We’re living in a time of pandemic upon pandemic: the brutal truth of racism in America is once again in the national spotlight. It’s time for all of us to acknowledge our painful national history and the progress that still needs to be made toward racial unity. As we hear story after story of violence against Black lives and see hundreds of thousands protest for justice, it’s clear that now is the time to come together to acknowledge the Black experience, amplify Black voices, and make meaningful change.
All lives are precious. But all lives will not matter until black lives matter, too. We have much work to do, and it starts wherever you can give your time, attention, or financial support. To that end, we’re compiling resources for all levels of allyship, and will make updates as we continue to find new avenues for lifting up Black lives.
Resources for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement:
Black Lives Matter: a movement for freedom, liberation, and justice
NAACP: the nation’s largest civil rights organization
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: litigation, advocacy, and education to achieve racial justice
Color of Change: leading campaigns for racial justice
Support Black Owned: search for local black-owned businesses
Trans Women of Color Collective: cultivating economic opportunities and affirming spaces
Okra Project: a collective bringing fresh, home-cooked meals to Black trans people
Be the Bridge: building racial unity in a Christian context
Black Girls Code: encouraging girls of color to become innovators in STEM fields
Project Implicit: Harvard-developed online tests to self-assess attitudes, beliefs, implicit bias
30+ Black Influencers in Creative, Business, and Tech fields: follow influencers on social media
GoFundMe pages for high-profile Black murder victims:
We know this is an incredibly stressful time for our Black friends, colleagues, and neighbors. If you’re experiencing feelings of hopelessness, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Learn more about the Hope for Depression Research Foundation and Hope Fragrances.
