Trevor Noah said that racism is the corn syrup of America -- it's in everything. But there are other biases and "isms" to be addressed as well: sexism, ageism, ableism, genderism, and classism are a few. The optional readings, videos, and resources which follow are offered as a starting point.

Embrace the importance of doing your own work, on your own. In How to Help Marginalized Communities, Dr. Rodney Bates reminds us that People of Color (POC) and marginalized communities are tired, and it’s exhausting to educate dominant communities when information is available. As Damon Young explains in Yeah, Let's Not Talk About Race, after a long day of outrunning, outscheming, and outlasting Wile E. Coyote, it's unlikely that the Road Runner wants to come home and explain coyote supremacy to the curious coyotes who live in his neighborhood.

Verná Myers encourages us to move beyond our awkwardness because we're not going to get comfortable before we get uncomfortable. Accept that it's uncomfortable work, and that there will be mistakes. And then have the grace to apologize, forgive yourself, and push on.

You can also access resources and training opportunities at the OU Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or follow the Office on facebook and twitter @DiversityOU.