APTA Minnesota recognizes that racism is an enormous and insidious force in our personal lives, local communities and the broader world. After the murder of George Floyd, the local Twin Cities community and the nation experienced a renewed momentum for more concrete and authentic justice for folks who are Black, Indigenous and people of color.

After a community conversation about our role in dismantling systemic racism - in the field of physical therapy, healthcare in general, and in our own lives - our community requested a space to share resources for the largely personal work of learning about the history of race and racism, understanding bias and eventually dismantling systemic oppression. We share these resources as a starting point - knowing that we are all in a process of learning and unlearning, and in the spirit of a more equitable society for all.

In an effort to work together, we have created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.  For more information or to join the committee please contact the chairs at info@mnapta.org. 

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APTA Minnesota  Conversations

Previously Recorded: 

Anti-Discrimination/ What are the First Steps to Taking Action? A Virtual Discussion - recorded July 30, 2020

Additional Material: Supporting Definitions and Resources 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion- A Discussion Among Physical Therapy Professionals- recorded June 16, 2020

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Healthcare-Specific Resources

White Coats for Black Lives

The New England Journal of Medicine- Race and Medicine

Healthcare in America Is Structural Racism

Structural Racism and Supporting Black Lives — The Role of Health Professionals

American Public Health Association 2015 Webinars

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Curated Lists and Frameworks

Scaffolded Anti-racism Resources

University of Washington- Race and Equity Anti-Racism Resources

Anti-Racism Resources for Families with Children

Books, Films and Podcasts from NPR Codeswitch

Justice in June

The Anti-Racist Starter Pack

Confronting White Supremacy in the Workplace



Anti-Racist Interest Maps

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More to Read, Watch, Follow and Listen

Fostering Allyship in DEI from APTA

Black Lives Matter

A Good Time For the Truth: Race in Minnesota

Hennepin County Library Anti-racism reading list

Jim Crow of the North

TED Talks to help understand racism in America

Mapping Prejudice Minnesota

Harvard Implicit Bias Tests

Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Teaching Tolerance

Understanding and Confronting Racial Injustice

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Trainings

Catrice M. Jackson - trainings and workshops specifically for white women

My Work to Do

Information and Resources on Microaggression 

Guide to Responding to Microaggressions

Microaggressions: More than Just Race

We Asked our Listeners About Microaggressions: The Responses Proved the Point

How to Respond to Microaggressions

Response Strategies: Specific Strategies and Phrases to have Readily Available

So You Want to Talk About Race