When people of European descent first came to this area, they displaced a thriving indigenous culture—the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. This act of injustice is the first of many that placed white, straight, male and able-bodied people above all others. If we are to build a truly equal and just world, we must first learn the repercussions that these historic acts have on our community today. For eight years, I have worked at the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center located in the former Natatorium, a building that symbolizes the long fight against racial injustice. I hope these resources help root you in the struggle for justice and give you a deeper understanding of today’s Black Lives Matter protests.