This article describes what microaggressions are and how they’re more than everyday slights or remarks. It also explains the negative impacts they have on individuals, as well as how they contribute to racism.
A first-person piece on why mocking an Asian accent should never be considered funny. The author talks about how mocking accents contributes to racism.
This article explains the levels at which racism exists (individual, interpersonal, institutional, etc.). It also provides simple exercises for people to engage with and examine their own perspective.
An NPR article from the perspective of a biracial person. It explains how to have more complex, considerate discussions about racism with your parents.
An examination of the privileges that native English speakers (and English speakers with a native accent) have. The author considers how non-native speakers are discriminated against because their English is characterized as “challenging and unpleasant.”
An explanation of the racism that underpins the mockery of Asian accents. The article also examines why Asian accents are still laughed at today.
A short, comedic YouTube video highlighting the microaggressions that people of color deal with everyday.
An 8-minute podcast that explains microaggressions and how people often don’t understand why they’re problematic. The interviewee clarifies that the goal of recognizing and criticizing microaggressions is to create an environment for honest dialogue about racial issues.
A podcast and interview with Kevin Nadal on microaggressions and how their effects are not “micro.” Nadal also has his own website with literature and resources about microaggressions and other subjects.
