HUMAN RIGHTS & ANTI-RACIST RESOURCES

The Board of Directors of the Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) unanimously stands against the violence inflicted upon persons of color, historically and in the present day, and supports actions designed to identify and counter the causes of injustices perpetuated by our political and social systems. We acknowledge legacies of structural racism and white supremacy in our institutions that have contributed to marginalization and disenfranchisement, and are committed to anti-racist values and practices towards a more inclusive archival record and equity within our profession.

In this time of grief and anger triggered by the recent deaths of George Floyd, and far too many others, we encourage our members to support organizations and groups that are actively working to educate the public on the impacts of systemic racism and to document societal responses. We also encourage our community to actively seek out learning opportunities and resources that aid in the ethical documentation of periods of turmoil and the responsible sharing of these materials.

ART advocates inclusiveness and supports the work of archivists, librarians, records managers, and curators in collecting, preserving, and sharing historic materials and collections by marginalized and underrepresented groups.  We are also committed to providing a safe environment for our members to discuss issues of race and discrimination in society, and in our profession. We have compiled a list of resources—though far from comprehensive —to assist us all during this time. We hope that anyone with suggestions/additions to this list will reach out to us at: board@nycarchivists.org