A collection of useful resources to support the BLM movement.
Petitions to Sign
Battle racism by updating GCSE reading lists
A demand for a Covid-19 race equality strategy
Where to Donate
US
The Bail Project - aims to mitigate mass incarceration rates through bail reform.
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People) - dedicated to eliminating race-based discrimination.
Black Lives Matter - operates in the US, Canada and UK organising petitions and intervening on violence on Black communities.
UK
Show Racism the Red Card - provides educational resources to combat racism in UK society.
Black Minds Matter - supports black people struggling with mental health during this particularly triggering time.
Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust - inspires and enables young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in their career of choice.
This is just a starting point, there are so many other organisations and petitions to get involved in. Click here for an extensive Google doc of resources and further links.
Views For A Vision
Not able to donate? Play this 1 hour long video filled with art and music from black creators. Don't skip the ads - all ad revenue will be donated to various organisations supporting the movement.
How to be Actively Anti-Racist
A guide by @goodgoodgoodco with details of organisations, films, podcasts and readings to dive into. Click here to view all slides. We recommend starting with 13th on Netflix if you haven't already.
Reading
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race
Me and White Supremacy: How to Recognise Your Privilege, Combat Racism and Change the World
So You Want to Talk About Race
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
Support Black-Owned Businesses
Home, lifestyle, fashion and food businesses to support. Click on the post below to see all slides.
A few additional businesses and individuals not included on the above list;
Jim + Henry - all natural hair care for Afro and curly hair, handmade in small batches.
Rachel Ama - a plant-based cookbook taking inspiration from Rachel's Caribbean and West African roots.
Note and Shine - eco-friendly stationary for everyday planning and self-care.
Our Lovely Goods - natural candles, skincare and homewares.
Tanaka - handmade, natural and plant-based soaps.
Sharp and Simpson - London-based modern furniture and upholstery.
Nubian Skin - skin-tone undergarments for people of colour.
The People Shop - family-run homeware store with ethical gifts, ceramics and clothing.
Dixiegraze - high quality gold-plated jewellery.
Bisila Noha - a talented artist and ceramic maker based in London.
A Guide For Protesting Safely
If there are any other resources you'd like to share, please leave them in the comments below.
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