Achieving true equality and equity means recognizing the oppression that marginalized groups experience from one generation to another. It must be recognized as oppression.
Below are resources we’ve found helpful in our own quest to evolve and work toward changing inequitable systems. What other resources, services, or support should we provide? Let us know.
2025 Immigration Resources & Support List
Black Lives Matter Meditations for Healing from Racial Trauma
Black Lives Matter Global Network Discussion with Deepak Chopra (Meditation)
Four Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing
Mindfulness Can Help Us Dismantle Inequality
Black Mental Health Matters – Resource Guide
Affirming Black Lives Without Inducing Trauma
Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom: A Resource for Educators
Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
Skills for Psychological Recovery
Learning for Justice Anti-bias Education Classroom Resources
Act to Change AAPI Anti-racist Educational Resources and Toolkit
An Activity Book For African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis
Racism & Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News (Facebook Live Video)
Talking to Children after Racial Incidents
Having “The Talk”: Expert Guidance on Preparing Kids for Police Interactions
National Museum of African American History & Culture – Talking About Race
List of Anti-Racism Books (for adults & high-schoolers)
What is Juneteenth? (New York Times)
Black Lives Matter Classroom Resources
Institutionalized Racism: A Syllabus from JSTOR
Teaching about Racism, Violence, Inequality and the Criminal Justice System
Teaching about Race, Racism, and Police Violence
Teachers Must Hold Themselves Accountable for Dismantling Racial Oppression (Education Post article)
A Reckoning Amidst the Pandemic: Facing History & Ourselves
Educators Tackle Tough Conversations About Race & Violence – This Time Virtually (Chalkbeat article)
Talking to Kids about Racial Stereotypes – Tip Sheet
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
Anti-Racism 101: Starting to Talk About Race
Black Lives Matter: A Toolkit for Healing Justice & Direct Action
100 Race-Conscious Things you can Say to your Child to Advance Racial Justice
Anguish & Action (ways to take action as individuals)
Beyond the Hashtag: How to Take Anti-Racist Action in Your Life from TeenVogue
How Latinx People Can Fight Anti-Black Racism in Our Own Cuture from TeenVogue
Black Futures Lab – Take Action
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
LAEP can come alongside your community, as thought partners and collaborators, empowering you to drive transformation and liberation.
LaCora is a seasoned communications professional with a passion for using multimedia
storytelling to empower movements for social justice and equality. For over 13 years, she has
honed her skills as a versatile multimedia director, overseeing media operations across diverse
organizations, including the NAACP Beverly Hills-Hollywood Branch and The Shirley Chisholm
Education Foundation. Her deep understanding of the education and equity landscape fuels her
creative vision, allowing her to craft impactful narratives that resonate with audiences.
With strategic communication and collaboration, LaCora excels in developing and executing
compelling multimedia campaigns that not only raise awareness of critical issues but also
inspire action and drive meaningful change. Her proficiency in concept development, production
execution, and team leadership ensures projects are delivered with exceptional quality.
Furthermore, LaCora fosters strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
cultivating partnerships that maximize campaign reach and impact.
LaCora's educational foundation began with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education from
Florida A&M University. She then pursued a master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages) from Alliant University of San Diego. This passion for
storytelling, fueled by her background in education, translates to her belief in the power of
shared narratives. Her work in this area was recognized through her selection as a Women in
Film Mentee and film director for Viola Davis’ sponsored film showcase, Diversity in Cannes.
Now, LaCora leverages her love of storytelling and commitment to educational equity in her role
leading marketing and communications for Los Angeles Education Partnership, while also
serving on the board of the Pasadena African American Film Foundation.
Dr. Eric Barela has worked as a measurement & evaluation professional for over 2 decades, helping organizations to better understand and act on their social impact. He’s currently a Senior Consultant with Raya Cooper Impact Consulting and previously worked at Salesforce, where he led efforts to measure the social impact of the company’s work with nonprofits and educational institutions across the globe. He began his career working with the Los Angeles Unified School District and with the nonprofit, Partners in School Innovation. Eric previously served on the Board of the American Evaluation Association and currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the American Journal of Evaluation.
Eric grew up in East LA and was educated in the Montebello Unified School District. He holds a Ph.D. in education from UCLA. He loves a good road trip, with his husband serving as trusty navigator.
