Racism has always been a problem in the United States of America and all over the world. It is current and coming generations’ responsibility to put a halt to this situation. There has never been a more crucial time to educate yourself on the subject, to reflect on your privilege, and to take direct action. Here are some actions you can do if you are unable to attend the protests.
1. Sign petitions
In order for real change to come it is important that we show unity and support for the movement at hand.
I myself am international and understand that some petitions ask for national zip codes. You can use:
-90015 for Los Angeles, California
-10001 for New York City, New York
-75001 for Dallas, Texas
*If you have more than one email feel free to sign the same one multiple times.
GENERAL PETITIONS:
Life Sentence For Police Brutality
National Action Against Police Bruatlity And Murder
PETITIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL JUSTICE
2. Donate
Donating is an extremely helpful way to get involved. Here are some places to donate to, even if you have no money to spare.
Donating with no money: The ad revenue generated from this video will be donated 100% to funds created to support the BLM movement.
Donate to the victims: At this link, you can find a list of over 15 funds to donate to that accept international payment.
Donate to the protestors: At this link, you can find a list of funds at national, federal, city, and county levels that support the protestors and help them make bail.
Donate to Black Owned Businesses: At this link, you can find businesses to donate to that accept international payment.
3. Educate Yourself
Through the digital world we currently find ourselves in, there are many resources a click away that can help us be better informed. The following is a list of books, podcasts, and social media accounts to check out to attempt to better understand the movement.
Books to Read:
Black Feminist Thought by Patricia Hill Collins
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Dianglo, PHD
Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oulo
The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Podcasts to Listen to:
1619– New York Times
About Race
Seeing White
Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast
Code Switch
The Diversity Gap
Intersectionality Matters! Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw
Pod for the Cause
Pod Save the People (Crooked Media)
The Combahee River Collective Statement
Organizations/Social Media Accounts to Follow:
Color of Change @colorofchange
The Conscious Kid @theconsciouskid
NAACP @ncaap
Showing Up for Racial Justice @showingupforracialjustice
Families Belong Together @fams2gether
United We Dream @unitedwedream
MPowerChange @mpowerchange
The Leadership Conference @civilrightsorg
Equal Justice Initiative @eji_org
SisterSong @sistersong_woc
4. Spread Accurate Information
Social media is crucial in these times, and spreading information is key! However, before posting and sharing, it is important to steer away from misinformation and make the best effort to be completely transparent with your platform, no matter the size. It is no time to stay silent because you can make a difference.
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