At Your FingerTips
Unity is Power, Knowledge is Freedom
“At times like these, it is important to not only be educated about politics, but to be educated on the resources that could change your life. Support your community, your friends, your chosen family, and local non-profits. Education, knowledge, and unity is freedom and power. Use it. ”
Books to Read
Know Your Rights and Claim Them: A Guide for Youth
Know Your Rights and Claim Them details the rights promised in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, starting with the history of child rights, and providing a clear description of the types of child rights, the young activists from around the world who fought to defend them, and how readers can stand up for their own rights. Written in partnership with Amnesty International, Angelina Jolie, and Geraldine Van Bueren.
So You Want to Talk About Race
In this breakout book, Ijeoma Oluo explores the complex reality of today's racial landscape--from white privilege and police brutality to systemic discrimination and the Black Lives Matter movement--offering straightforward clarity that readers need to contribute to the dismantling of the racial divide
Sister Outsider
In this charged collection of fifteen essays and speeches, Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class, and propounds social difference as a vehicle for action and change. Her prose is incisive, unflinching, and lyrical, reflecting struggle but ultimately offering messages of hope. This commemorative edition includes a new foreword by Lorde-scholar and poet Cheryl Clarke, who celebrates the ways in which Lorde's philosophies resonate more than twenty years after they were first published.
Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation
Clare weaves together his experiences as a queer disabled activist and explores the connections between disability, queerness, and rural identity. It’s a call for liberation and self-acceptance.
We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir
So begins an exploration of faith, art, love, and queer sexuality, a journey that takes them to the far reaches of the globe to uncover a truth that was within them all along. A triumphant memoir of forgiveness and family, both chosen and not, We Have Always Been Here is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt out of place and a testament to the power of fearlessly inhabiting one's truest self.
We Are Here to Stay: Voices of Undocumented Young Adults
Since the last presidential election and the repeal of DACA, it is no longer safe for these young adults to be identified in photographs or by name. Their photographs have been replaced with empty frames, and their names are represented by first initials. We are honored to publish these enlightening, honest, and brave accounts that encourage open, thoughtful conversation about the complexities of immigration — and the uncertain future of immigrants in America.
About us
At Your FingerTips is a passionate educational resource organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Our mission is to empower minorities and marginalized communities by providing access to vital educational resources and support. We recognize that the current political climate poses unique challenges, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our programs are designed to address these challenges head-on by offering scholarship guidance, tutoring, and community workshops. We believe in the power of education as a tool for empowerment and strive to create a safe, supportive environment where every individual can flourish. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that our services are accessible and tailored to meet the specific needs of our community. Join us in our mission to uplift and empower through education.
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