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        Click here to view a list of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) specific resources >>

        Racism & Racial Equality

        Articles to Read

        • “The Intersectionality Wars” by Jane Coaston | Vox (May 28, 2019)
        • “Where do I donate? Why is the uprising violent? Should I go protest?” by Courtney Martin (June 1, 2020)
        • White Supremacy is Deadly to Everyone by Jessie Daniels | HuffingtonPost (September 14, 2018)
        • 11 Step Guide to Understanding Race, Racism and White Privilege by Jon Greenberg | (October 14, 2017) 

        Books

        • Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins
        • Citizen, An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine
        • Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Dr. Brittney Cooper
        • Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
        • I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
        • Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color by Andrea J. Ritchie
        • Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
        • Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
        • Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
        • The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
        • Raising Our Hands by Jenna Arnol
        • So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
        • Whistling Vivaldi, How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do by Claude M. Steele

        Movies & Television

        • 13th (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix
        • American Son (Kenny Leon) — Netflix
        • Black Power Mixtape: 1967-1975 — Available to rent
        • Blindspotting (Carlos López Estrada) — Hulu with Cinemax or available to rent
        • Clemency (Chinonye Chukwu) — Available to rent
        • Dear White People (Justin Simien) — Netflix
        • Fruitvale Station (Ryan Coogler) — Available to rent
        • Hidden Figures (Theodore Melfi) – Hulu
        • I Am Not Your Negro (James Baldwin doc) — Available to rent or on Kanopy
        • If Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins) — Hulu
        • Just Mercy (Destin Daniel Cretton) — Available to rent for free in June in the U.S.
        • King In The Wilderness  — HBO
        • See You Yesterday (Stefon Bristol) — Netflix
        • Selma (Ava DuVernay) — Available to rent for free in June in the U.S.
        • The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution — Available to rent
        • The Hate U Give (George Tillman Jr.) — Available to rent for free
        • When They See Us (Ava DuVernay) — Netflix

        Podcasts

        • 1619 (New York Times)
        • About Race
        • Code Switch (NPR)
        • Diversity Deep Dive
        • Diversity Gap
        • Intersectionality Matters! hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw
        • Latinos Who Lunch
        • Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast
        • Nice White Parents (Serial and The New York Times)
        • Pod Save the People
        • Reveal
        • Seeing White
        • Self Evident: Asian American Stories
        • United States of Anxiety

        Videos to Watch

        • Black Feminism & the Movement for Black Lives: Barbara Smith, Reina Gossett, Charlene Carruthers (50:48)
        • Dr. Robin DiAngelo discusses ‘White Fragility’ (1:23:30)
        • “How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion” | Peggy McIntosh at TEDxTimberlaneSchools (18:26)

        Resources for Children

        • Books
          • Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults
        • Podcasts
          • Parenting Forward podcast episode ‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt’
          • Fare of the Free Child podcast
        • Articles
          • How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race | NPR
          • Teaching Your Child About Black History Month | PBS
          • Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup from Pretty Good
        • Other
          • The Conscious Kid
          • 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
          • Anti-Racism Project
          • How to Teach Kids About Race
          • Jenna Arnold’s resources (books and people to follow)
          • Rachel Ricketts’ anti-racism resources
          • Resources for White People to Learn and Talk About Race and Racism
          • Save the Tears: White Woman’s Guide by Tatiana Mac
          • The [White] Shift on Instagram
          • “Why is this happening?” — an introduction to police brutality from 100 Year Hoodie
          • Zinn Education Project’s teaching materials

        Do you have suggestions or recommendations for additional resources for this page? Please submit your ideas by email to humanrights@afaalaska.org.

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        • MEC Statement Regarding Management’s New California Timekeeping Policy
        • Celebrating Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month
        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – August 2026
        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 19 – September 2026
        • Understanding The Legislative Process
        • Council 47 SEA Base Update – NGP October 2026
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        MEC Statement Regarding Management’s New California Timekeeping Policy

        September 15, 2026

        Management announced a major policy shift last night that, starting October 1, 2026, California-based pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants in SFO, LAX, and SAN will be required to take an additional and redundant step to record their time worked by punching in and out using a timekeeping system. According to management, this new procedure applies to […]

        Celebrating Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month

        September 15, 2026

        Each year, from September 15 to October 15, the United States observes Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month, a vibrant and meaningful tribute to the remarkable contributions, history, and cultures of Hispanic-Latinx Americans. This celebration began as Hispanic Heritage Week, established in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson to recognize the impact and influence of Hispanic-Latinx communities across the […]

        Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – August 2026

        September 14, 2026

        On Thursday, August 27, our Seattle Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) representatives met with management to discuss ongoing safety concerns, operational challenges, policy updates, and workplace improvements impacting Flight Attendants across the operation. Representing you at the meeting were Deb Walstrom (ANC), David Lake (SEA pmAS), Kahea Alvarez (LAX/SEA pmHA), Carin Merritt (LAX […]

        Joint Contract Negotiations Session 19 – September 2026

        September 14, 2026

        Last week, the JNC received management’s responses on several contract sections and submitted counterproposals, including important updates for retiree benefits. As negotiations continue, both parties are preparing to use Interest-based Bargaining (IBB), a collaborative approach that aims to find mutually beneficial solutions to complex issues. IBB training is scheduled for October in Seattle and will be led by a mediator from the National Mediation Board.

        Understanding The Legislative Process

        September 14, 2026

        As we continue our Government Affairs Committee Focus Month, this week we’re exploring how the legislative process works, why enacting laws strengthens our collective bargaining power, and how to engage effectively with our elected representatives. The legislative process may sometimes feel complex or far removed, but it directly shapes our day-to-day lives—from cabin safety regulations […]

        Recent Posts

        • MEC Statement Regarding Management’s New California Timekeeping Policy
        • Celebrating Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month
        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – August 2026
        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 19 – September 2026
        • Understanding The Legislative Process
        • Council 47 SEA Base Update – NGP October 2026
        • Reserve Webinar – September 16, 2026
        • Go In-Depth with Our AFA Government Affairs Committee Chairperson
        • AFA News in Review – September 11, 2026
        • Council 47 Update – October Flying Overview
        • Honoring the 25th Anniversary of September 11: Never Forget
        • NGP Supplemental Benefits – September 2026
        • Council 43 Update – Local Council Meeting: November 6
        • SAVE THE DATE: Council 39 Local Council Meeting
        • Council 47 Update – September 11: We Will Never Forget

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