Social Justice Resources
Social justice is a guiding value of NCDA and co-exists with career development practice. NCDA encourages all members to respond to the recent calls to action to learn and unlearn, to take action in allyship and advocacy movements and in anti-racism efforts.
This page will be updated often with resources, reading and research that supports these efforts.
NCDA Response to Racially Motivated Violence
We condemn racially-motivated violence against BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities. We acknowledge the trauma of racism and oppression at systemic, community and individual levels. We stand with our fellow organization the American Counseling Association, and with so many other people and organizations that condemn historic, pervasive hate and violence. We are answering the recent calls to action in social justice. We are working to both increase diversity in our organization and promote social justice in our field.
NCDA is:
- Exploring the themes of promoting social justice in career practice and increasing diversity during our Global Career Development Conference and other association events
- Sharing allyship resources, in collaboration with our Diversity Initiatives and Cultural Inclusion Committee
- Working to diversify leadership in our organization
- Re-examining the strategic plan and strengthening diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI) initiatives
- Creating safety at events for marginalized groups, like gender neutral restrooms and spaces for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQI2S+ members (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex and Two-Spirit)
- Offering DEI courses in the new NCDA HUB
- Presenting live webinar series, for example: “Supporting Career Development through Multiple Lenses of Mental Health and Well-Being". In this webinar, the panel will focus on DEIJA -diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, accessibility- as it relates to disabilities/differ-abilities and career.
- Listing recorded webinars at no cost to view, for example “Helping Clients Cope with Bias”. Webinars provide actions practitioners can take to help make meaningful change, and resources for use with clients
- Sharing resources and support from our cousin organizations, like Counselors for Social Justice
- Sourcing new social justice resources to share - see below.
Resources
This resources section was inspired by the NCDA Diversity, Initiatives, and Cultural Inclusion Online Resources subcommittee co-chaired by V. Casey Dozier and Sarah Pearson with active members including Melissa Wheeler, Lee Burke, and Linda Holloway. NCDA is grateful for their volunteer roles.
Books
Read the new book from NCDA! “Gaining Cultural Competence in Career Counseling,” 2nd edition, (Evans & Sejuit, 2021)
- Abrams, S. (2019). Lead from the outside: How to build your future and make real change. Picador. Summary
- Ahmed, S. (2012). On being included: Racism and diversity in institutional life. Duke University Press. Summary
- Bonilla-Silva, E. (2017). Racism without racists: Color-blind racism and persistence of racial inequity in America (5th ed.). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Summary
- Brown, A. C. (2018) I’m still here: Black dignity in a world made for whiteness. Convergent Books. Summary
- Calderon, J. L. & Wise, T. (2020, June 16). Code of ethics for white anti-racists.
- Childs, J. R. (2020). Anti-racism resources. [Resource Handout]. Department of Student Development, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA. Anti-Racism Resources
- Chugh, D. (2018). The person you mean to be: How good people fight bias. Harper Business. Summary
- Cooper, B. (2019). Eloquent rage: A Black feminist discovers her superpower. Picador. Summary
- Costanza-Chock, S. (2020). Design justice: Community-led practices to build the worlds we need. The MIT Press. Summary
- Daniel Tatum, B. (2003). Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria? And other conversations about race. Basic Books. Summary
- DiAngelo, R. (2018). White fragility: Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism. Beacon Press. Summary
- Drake, H. L. (2019). Dear white women, it’s not you. It’s me. I’m breaking up with you: Commentaries on race, white feminism, allyship & intersectionality. Drake Publishing. Summary
- Eberhardt, J. (2020). Biased: Uncovering the hidden prejudice that shapes what we see, think, and do. Penguin Books. Summary
- Hannah-Jones, N. (2021). The 1619 Project: A new origin story. Random House. Summary
- Katlin, K. (2019). Better allies: Everyday actions to create inclusive, engaging workplaces. Better Allies Press. Summary
- Kim, A. S. & del Prado, A. (2019). It’s time to talk (and listen): How to have constructive conversations about race, class, sexuality, ability & gender in a polarized world. New Harbinger Publications. Summary
- Kendi, I. X. (2019). How to be an antiracist. One World. Summary
- Kendi, I. X. (2017). Stamped from the beginning: The definitive history of racists ideas in America. Bold Type Books. Summary
- Kendi, I. X. (2020). Stamped: Racism, antiracism, & you. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Summary
- Matias, C. E. (2016). Feeling white: Whiteness, emotionality, and education. Sense Publishers. Summary
- McGrath, T. (2019). Woke: A guide to social justice. Constable. Summary
- Oluo, I. (2019). So you want to talk about race. Seal Press. Summary
- Ransby, B. (2018). Making all Black lives matter: Reimagining freedom in the twenty-first century. University of California Press. Summary
- Rivera, S. (2019). Social justice advocacy 101: How to become a social justice advocate from a to z. Hot Methods. Summary
- Rothenburg, P. S. (2011). White Privilege: Essential readings on the other side of racism. 4th ed. Worth Publishers. Summary
- Rothman, N. (2019). Unjust: Social justice and the unmasking of America. Gateway Editions. Summary
- Saad, L. F. (2020). Me and white supremacy: Combat racism, change the world, and become a good ancestor. Sourcebooks. Summary
- Singh, A. A. (2019). The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to help you challenge privilege, confront systemic racism, and engage in collective healing. New Harbinger Publications. Summary
- Steele, C. M. (2011). Whistling Vivaldi: How stereotypes affect us and what we can do. W.W. Norton & Company. Summary
- Nurenberg, D. (2020). “What does injustice have to do with me?”: Engaging privileged white students with social justice. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Summary
- Pendakur, V. (2016). Closing the opportunity gap: Identity-conscious strategies for retention and student success. Stylus Publishing. Summary
Career Convergence Articles
These web magazine articles cover many social justice issues.
Equitable Practices
Cultivating Initiatives for Equity and Social Justice in Career Services: Multiple Opportunities and Pathways by Sherri Turner and Carolyn Berger
- culturally responsive career development services
- practical programs/services for practitioners
Promoting Equitable Practices in the Delivery of Career and Technical Education by Christian D. Chan, Mary Parker, Cheryl Love, Kyle Inselman, Ruben Britt, Jr., David Julius Ford, Jr.
- Civil rights laws related to education
- Questions for career practitioners to examine service delivery
Promoting Equitable Practices in the Delivery of Career and Technical Education by Sharon Baker
- Civil rights laws related to education
- Questions for career practitioners to examine service delivery
Examining Bias
Surfacing Bias for Better Career Coaching by David Hosmer
- unconscious biases and career work
- practitioner self-awareness of biases
Understanding Bias When Working with Multi-Cultural Populations by Carlos Carter
- Biases that impact career services delivery
- Developing practitioner bias awareness
Inclusion
Making Video Conferences Equitable and Inclusive by Brian Pillsbury, Jehan Hill, Sarah Patterson-Mills, and Azra Karaji Siwiec
- ADA compliance
- Inclusive conferences
Intersectionality
Intersectionality by Dr. Yamonte Cooper
- Privilege, domination and oppression
- Coalition building
- Meaning for members
The Intersection of Career Development and Spirituality by Amber Samuels
- Defining spirituality
- Considerations for practitioners
LGBTQ+
Creating Positive Spaces for Career Counseling with Transgender Clients by Sue Motulsky and Emily Frank
- Work related issues for transgender individuals
- Creating safe spaces for career exploration
LGBTQ+ Microaggressions in the Workplace by Jonah Friedman
- Coping mechanisms
- Role of career practitioners
- Race and intersecting marginalizations
Singular They is Ok: Practical Approaches for Creating Inclusivity for All Genders by Melanie Miller and Amanda Schagane
- Gender Inclusion
- Personal Pronouns
Supporting Early Career Development of Transgender and Gender Expansive Children in Elementary Schools by Nathan Miller, Ellen McWhirtier, and Peter Ehlinger
- Gender affirmative career development
- Early childhood career practitioner advocacy
Courses
- DEI: Use of Inclusive Language (Learning Hub Courses)
- DEI: Understanding Microaggression (Learning Hub Courses)
- DEI: Working with Diverse Career Development Teams (Learning Hub Courses)
Films
- Avernic, S, Barish, H., DuVernay, A. (Producers), & DuVernay, A. (Director). (2016). 13th [Film]. Kandoo Films. Summary
- Barnes, J., Ford, Y., Sorensen, S. B. (Producers), & Ford, Y. (Director). (2016). Strong island [Film]. Yanceville Films; Louverture Films. Summary
- DuVernay, A. (Producers). (2014). Selma [Film]. Paramount Pictures. Summary
- Epstein, R. (1984). The Times of Harvey Milk [Film]. TC Films International. Summary
- Feder, S. (2020). Disclosure [Film]. Disclosure Films; Bow and Arrow Entertainment; Field of Vision. Summary
- France, D. (2017). The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson [Film]. Public Square Films. Summary
- Jordenӧ, S. (2016). Kiki. [Film]. Story AB; Hard Working Films; Film i Väst. Summary
- Peele, J. (Director). (2017). Get Out [Film]. Blumhouse. Summary
- Tillman, G., Jr. (2018). The Hate U Give [Film]. Fox 2000 Pictures. Summary
Journal Suggestions
American Journal of Community Psychology
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology
Equity & Excellence in Education
Ethnicities
Feminism & Psychology
Gender & Society
Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development
Journal of Social Issues
Men and Masculinities
Psychology in the Schools
Race and Justice
Sexuality, Gender & Policy
Social Issues & Policy Review
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Podcasts & Webinars
- "Career Work is Justice Work" - DIVE In: A Podcast for Career Development Professionals with Dr. Brian Hutchison
- Helping Clients Cope with Bias During the Job Search Process - webinar presented by Lakeisha Mathews
- DEI + Career Development: How Are We Incorporating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into Career Services During COVID-19 - webinar presented by: Members of the NCDA Diversity and Inclusion Committee
- All My Relations[Audio podcast]. Interview-based podcast about the Indigenous experience hosted by two Native women. All My Relations | HOME (allmyrelationspodcast.com)
- Code Switch - podcast. Fearless conversations about race. https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch
- DEI + Career Development: How Are We Incorporating DEI into Career Services During COVID-19? [Free Webinar] (53) DEI + Career Development: How Are We Incorporating DEI into Career Services During COVID-19? - YouTube
- Dive In [audio podcast] - For career development professionals committed to learning about diversity, inclusion, values, and equity as they relate to providing career counseling, coaching and consulting. Dive In: A Podcast for Career Development Professionals on Apple Podcasts
- Filling the Career Development Pipeline from a DEI Lens [Free webinar] (53) Filling the Career Development Pipeline from a DEI Lens - YouTube
- Helping Clients Cope with Bias During the Job Search Process [Free webinar] (53) Helping Clients Cope with Bias During the Job Search Process - YouTube
- Higgins, M. (2020, July 14). Moving beyond the statement [Audio podcast]. https://diveincareer.libsyn.com/moving-beyond-the-statement
- Hooley, T. (2019-2021). Adventures in Career Development [Audio podcast]. https://adventuresincareerdevelopment.wordpress.com/category/podcasts/
- Identity Politics [audio podcast] - Race, gender and Muslim life in the Unites States. Identity Politics Podcast – A Podcast on race, gender and Muslims in America
- Latinos who Lunch [audio podcast] - Discuss issues related to the intersectionality between queer, Latinx, and Spanglish voices. Latinos Who Lunch
- Long Distance Radio [audio podcast] -Explores what it means to be Filipino outside of the Philippines. Long Distance Radio
- Maeve in America: Immigration IRL [audio podcast] - Explores stories of U.S. immigration from those directly affected. Maeve in America: Immigration IRL on Apple Podcasts
- See Something, Say Something. [audio podcast] - Social, cultural, and political experiences of American Muslims. About | See Something Say So (seesomethingpodcast.com)
- Seeing White, Scene on Radio podcast. https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/
- Self Evident: Asian America’s Stories. [audio podcast] - Stories about and by Asian Americans Self Evident: Asian America's Stories (selfevidentshow.com)
- Serving Diverse Populations: DEI and Career Counseling [Free webinar] (53) Serving Diverse Populations: DEI and Career Counseling - YouTube
- The Nod [audio podcast]- Uplifts Black experiences in the U.S. and abroad. The Nod on Apple Podcasts
- The Stoop [audio podcast] Black people across the diaspora The Stoop
- 1619. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/podcasts/1619-slavery-anniversary.html
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html
Ted Talks
- How can I have a positive racial identity? I’m white - Ali Michael - TEDxCheltenham
- Eliminating microaggression - Tiffany Alvoid - TEDxOakland
- Inclusion Revolution - Daisy Auger Dominguez - TEDxPearlStreet
- Lets stop talking about diversity and start working towards equity - Paloma Medina - TEDxPortland
- The path to build an anti-racism workplace - Susan Long-Walsh - TEDxSeattle
- How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace - Janet Stovall - TED
Thought Leaders
Career Development Focused DEI Thought Leaders
(alphabetical by last name)
Dr. Christian Chan: Professor and author focused on intersectionality; multiculturalism in counselor education, supervision, and counseling practice; social justice and activism; couple, family, and group modalities with communication/socialization of cultural and social identities; and intergenerational conflict. cdchan@uncg.edu; https://soe.uncg.edu/directory/faculty-and-staff/bio-christianchan/
Dr. Yamonte Cooper: Professor and author, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, specializes in working with couples, trauma, sexual dysfunctions, gender & sexual identity, depression & anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality issues, grief, and other mental health problems. Contact info: drcooper@dryamontecooper.com; https://yamontecooper.com/
Dr. Laura Reid Marks: Professor and author. Research focuses on multicultural psychology with a focus on minority stressors (e.g., racism, microaggressions, sizeism) and its effects on the lives of adults from marginalized groups (e.g., people of color, women). Contact info: lmarks@fsu.edu; https://www.drlaurareidmarks.com/
General DEI Thought Leaders
(alphabetical by last name)
Wayne Au: Social justice activist, co-editor of Teaching for Black Lives (focused on systemic racism in education)
Courtney D Cogburn: Associate Professor, and Director of the Cogburn Research Group and co-director of the Justice Equity + Tech (JE+T) Laboratory at Columbia University. Researcher in racism’s effect on racial inequities in health. https://socialwork.columbia.edu/faculty-research/faculty/full-time/courtney-d-cogburn/
Angela Davis: Through her activism and scholarship over the last decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in our nation’s quest for social justice. Her work as an education - both at the university level and in the larger public sphere - has always emphasized the importance of building communities of struggle for economic, racial, and gender justice. Contact info: https://www.speakoutnow.org/booking?edit[field_speaker_name][und]=1660
Jane Elliott: Diversity trainer, recipient of National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education, Author of Brown Eyes & Blue Eyes Exercise https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/07/08/888846330/we-are-repeating-discrimination-experiment-every-day-educator-says
Jesse Hagopian: Ethnic Studies Teacher, Black Lives Matter at School: An Uprising for Educational Justice
Nikole Hannah-Jones: An award-winning investigative reporter who covers civil rights and racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine. Contact info: cyao@thelavinagency.com; https://nikolehannahjones.com/about/
Ayanna Howard: Georgia Institute of Technology. Author, Human Diversity Will Save Your Job From the Robot Takeover, January 12, 2022. https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/human-diversity-will-save-your-job-from-the-robot-takeover/
Anthony A. Jack: Assistant Professional at Harvard University and author of The Privileged Poor. Published in The New York Times, Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Nation, American Conservative Magazine, The National Review, The Washington Post, Vice, Vox, and NPR https://www.gse.harvard.edu/faculty/anthony-jack
Ibram X. Kendi: American author, Director/Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University & professor
Gloria Ladson-Billings: Former Kellner Family Distinguished Professor of Urban Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Critical race theory expert. https://naeducation.org/our-members/gloria-ladson-billings/
Peggy McIntosh: Peggy McIntosh is a former associate director of the Wellesley Centers for Women, is the founder of the National SEED Project (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity). https://www.wcwonline.org/Active-Researchers/peggy-mcintosh-phd; nationalseedproject.org
Haley Moss: Leader on disability inclusion, autism, and neurodiversity in the workplace. As an attorney, advocate, thought leader, author and speaker, she is a neurodiversity expert. Contact info: haley@haleymoss.net; https://haleymoss.co/
Andre M. Perry: Senior Fellow of the Brookings Institute, commentator on race, structural inequality, education, author: Know your Price. https://www.brookings.edu/experts/andre-m-perry/
Desmond Upton Patton: Public Interest Technologist, Professor, Columbia University. Researcher and author on gang-involved youth and social media. https://www.desmonduptonpatton.com/about
Dyan Watson: During her tenure at Lewis & Clark, Watson was an editor of Rethinking Schools magazine, a national publisher of educational materials, and a coauthor of several books including Rethinking Elementary Education, Rhythm and Resistance: Teaching Poetry for Social Justice, and Teaching for Black Lives. https://rethinkingschools.org/2012/06/05/spotlight-on-dyan-watson/
Dr. Cornell West: Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. He is Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University and holds the title of Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. He has written 20 books and has edited 13. He is best known for his classics, Race Matters and Democracy Matters, and for his memoir, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud. Contact info: http://www.cornelwest.com/contact.html#.YRZ66YhKiUk; http://www.cornelwest.com/bio.html#.YRZ6qohKiUk
Training & Resources
- Here is one reference for defining social justice: Kikuchi, D. (2005). What is “social justice?” A collection of definitions. https://shop.reachandteach.com/defining-social-justice-what-social-justice
- Career Guidance for Social Justice - a website that publishes social justice articles to promote discussion and learning; it includes a reprint of NCDA's Career Convergence article "Understanding Intersectionality and Using Career-Life Interventions to Empower First Generation Students of Color"
- Career Work Is Justice Work -NCDA Career Practitioner Institute presentation powerpoint slides
- Countering Stereotypes about Asian Americans (created by APA). Also, from APA's Style Blog: read how to cite contemporary sources for current events
- Diversity and Resiliency Institute of El Paso. (2020). Anti-racism training. https://www.driep.org/anti-racism-training
- Harriot, M. (2020, May 30). A timeline of events that led to the 2020 ‘fed up’-rising. The Root. https://www.theroot.com/a-timeline-of-events-that-led-to-the-2020-fed-up-rising-1843780800
- National Museum of African American History & Culture. (n.d.). Talking about race. https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/being-antiracist
- Ray, R. (2020, May 7). The killing of Ahmaud Arbery highlights the danger of jogging while black. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/the-killing-of-ahmaud-arbery-highlightsthe-danger-of-jogging-while-black-138085
- Resources. (n.d.). The conscious kid. https://www.theconsciouskid.org/resources
- Resources for Partnering with International Students - a members-only list which explores multicultural counseling competencies, programming and career services development, assessment implications, and employment search. Also included is a list of self-guided websites and books to provide directly to the International student.
- Southern Poverty Law Center (2022). Learning for justice. https://www.learningforjustice.org/popular-bookmarks
- Wise, T. (2020). Code of ethics for White anti-racists: 10 suggestions for solidarity. https://timjwise.medium.com/code-of-ethics-for-white-anti-racists-103914639dd7