53% Of
Resources
Beyond the Show
Keep the conversation Going
Note: This page is a living document. Stay tuned for more!
Welcome to the 53% Of post-show resource page!
If the performance you watched (or intend to watch!) has inspired you to dig deeper into the poignant themes and topics of the show, we hope the resources on this page will help you in your journey forward.
Remember: discomfort isn’t a bad thing. Often, it’s a catalyst for growth and change—especially when approached with intent.
Thank you for being here, and thank you for supporting Sound Theatre Company!
[VD: trailer for the documentary film Deconstructing Karen, posted on YouTube.]
Books
Watchlist
- Deconstructing Karen
“The crystal is polished. The china is pristine. The candles are lit. And – the nice white lady guests are about to be served some cold, hard truths.”
In this documentary (trailer at the top of the page), we get a glimpse into a dinner discussion held by Regina Jackson and Saira Rao, founders of RACE2DINNER—a movement meant to help inspire white women to confront and acknowledge the racism and white supremacy they benefit from, whether or not they know it. - “Difficult Conversations about Racism and White Supremacy” Webinar
“This webinar is about having Difficult Conversations. How are we approaching the difficult conversations in our lives and around racism and white supremacy? What frameworks, tools, and interventions can support us to stay grounded in embodied awareness as we connect with friends, family, and others about challenging topics?”
A webinar from the White Noise Collective. The webpage above includes resources and links directly referenced in the webinar, as well as timestamps. Though the focus is on racism, the tools provided in this webinar can be applied to any other tough topics to talk about surrounding oppression (ableism, sexism, etc.).
Articles
- “White women’s role in white supremacy, explained” (Vox.com)
- “White Women Doing White Supremacy in Nonprofit Culture” (Tzedek Social Justice Fund)
- “White Women Doing White Supremacy in Nonprofit Culture” (Tzedek Social Justice Fund)
- “How the ‘Karen Meme’ Confronts the Violent History of White Womanhood” (Time)
- “How white women use strategic tears to silence women of colour” (The Guardian)
WEbsites
- White Supremacy Culture
Conceived and designed by Tema Okun (with support “by and from many genius colleagues and friends”), this website is a long-form project building upon the widely circulated “White Supremacy Culture” article originally penned and published in ’99 by Okun. It acts as a living compendium of information surrounding the complexities and nuances of white supremacy as a system—”a reflective tool.” - White Noise Collective
The WNC was an all-volunteer anti-racist feminist organization that existed from 2009-2022. Though they’ve since dissolved as an entity, their website remains as an archive of the resources they collected over the years, many of which can be found at this link. For their anti-oppression-specific resources, click here.
Podcasts
- Seeing White
A fourteen-part documentary podcast series released between February and August of 2017, hosted by John Biewen, and edited by Loretta Williams. Featuring a lineup of leading scholars and regular guest Dr. Chenjerai Kumanyika, the question of what “whiteness” is, where it comes from, and what it means is explored. - Nice White Parents
A five-part series hosted by Serial reporter Chana Joffe-Walt examines the 60-year relationship between white parents and the public school system, and the ways in which the latter has been hindered by the former in the years since Brown v. Board of Education and (legal) segregation.
Get Involved
Coalition for Anti-Racist Whites (CARW)
“CARW educates, organizes, and mobilizes white poeple to show up powerfully for racial justice and collective liberation.”
Citizen University
“We all have the power to make change happen in our communities—and the responsibility to try. Here at Citizen University, we equip civic catalysts with the ideas, strategies, and spirit to build a culture of powerful, responsible citizenship in cities across the country. Ready to work together?”
Galvanize USA
“Galvanize USA conducts research, provides issue education, and supports women to use their civic power to create an America that works for everyone.”