Welcome to the resources section of CEVA’s #VolleyTheChange website.  This section will be updated periodically with new information, documents, and knowledge.  Users are welcome to share anything found on this site with their peers, clubs, and teammates.  The information linked and referenced here is publicly available on the internet.  We welcome suggestions of anything else to add to this site – please don’t hesitate to e-mail us.

Talk to Someone

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in need of urgent assistance, please call 911.

If you would like to talk to somebody in our region, there are numerous resources available for you.  You can reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion Committee, or you can call our office at 503-644-7468 if you need.  You are encouraged to reach out to your club director, or your coaches, or another trusted adult within your club.

There are also several national organizations that you can reach out to, anonymously, that can lend an ear.  Remember that no matter what you’re going through in your life right now, you can always talk to somebody about it.

It’s okay to not be okay.  And, it’s okay to admit that you’re not okay.  That’s not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength and resilience.  There are several resources here that can help you work back to being “okay.”  It may not be one phone call, it may not be a simple process – but we can help you start.

Links

Books

There are so many great books to read on the topics of diversity & inclusion.  The list below is just a small sampling.  They range from educational, to sad, to funny – sometimes all in one book.  We encourage you to take some time to read up on these topics and continue to educate yourself.  If you have a book that you think would be a good addition to this list, e-mail us.

  • Courageous Conversations About Race – Glenn Singleton
  • Just Mercy – Bryan Stevenson
  • We Can’t Talk About That at Work!  How to Talk about Race, Religion, Politics, and Other Polarizing Topics – Mary-Frances Winters
  • How to be an Antiracist – Ibram Kendi
  • The New Jim Crow – Michelle Alexander
  • White Fragility – Robin DiAngelo
  • If They Come For Us – Fatimah Ashgar
  • The Witches Are Coming – Lindy West
  • Pedagogy of the Oppressed – Paulo Friere
  • Talking to Strangers – Malcolm Gladwell
  • Blindspot:  Hidden Biases of Good People – Mahzarin Banaji & Anthony Greenwald
  • Gender:  Your Guide – Lee Airton
  • Dare To Lead – Brene Brown
  • Better Allies:  Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces – Karen Catlin
  • Academic Ableism – Jay Timothy Dolmage
  • Erasing Institutional Bias – Tiffany Jana, Ashley Diaz Mejias
  • So You Want to Talk About Race – Ijeoma Oluo
  • White Teacher – Vivian Gussin Paley
  • Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? – Beverly Daniel Tatum

Movies & Shows

Want to find something to watch on TV that might give you a little more insight into diversity & inclusion?  Check out the list of shows, movies, and documentaries below.  If you have something else you think should be added to this list, please e-mail us.

  • When They See Us – Based on a true story about five teens in New York who are falsely accused of an attack in Central Park in 1989.
  • 13th – A documentary that looks at America’s prison system and the country’s history of racial inequality.
  • Hidden Figures – The true story of Black women who worked at NASA during the Space Race and played a critical role in cementing America’s role as a player in orbit.
  • The Mask You Live In – Explores the definitions of masculinity and how young men struggle with society’s expectations.
  • I Am Not Your Negro – Based on an original work by James Baldwin, this documentary explores race in America and brings a new perspective.
  • Black America Since MLK:  And Still I Rise – A PBS four-hour documentary on how far society has come, and how far society has yet to go.
  • Accidental Courtesy – Explores the story of Daryl Davis and the intersectionality of his music and race relations.
  • Local Color – Explores the history of racism in Oregon.  One hour film from PBS.

Podcasts

Ted Talks

From passionate pleas for reform to poetic turns of phrase, these talks take an honest look at everyday realities of Black Americans and illuminate the way forward.

Local Businesses

Anytime is a good time to support local minority-owned businesses.  Many of the goods and services you shop for every day can be found at some of these businesses, and all it takes is a little bit of research to help a local business owner.