Countless Black lives have been lost throughout our nation’s history to violence against the Black community. Now is the time to take action. Below are many ways you can get involved and help the people who are hurting and need support.
Donate if you can to:
George Floyd Memorial Fund: the official GoFundMe to support the Floyd family
In memory of Tony Dade: the official GoFundMe to support the McDade family
Justice for the family of David McAtee: the official GoFundMe to support the McAtee family
Listen & support organizations like:
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund: America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
National Bail Fund Network: a national project that works with organizers, advocates, and legal providers across the country that are using, or contemplating using, community bail funds as part of efforts to change local bail systems and reduce incarceration.
Campaign Zero: Online platform & organization that utilizes research-based policy solutions to end police brutality in America
Black Visions MN: A Black, trans, and queer-led organization that is committed to dismantling systems of oppression and violence, and shifting the narrative to create transformative, long-term change
Reclaim the Block: A coalition that advocates for and invests in community-led safety initiatives in Minneapolis neighborhoods.
Just Georgia: A coalition of organizers and community organizations on the front lines fighting for the Arbery family and reforms to Georgia’s justice system.
Unicorn Riot: A non-profit organization that is dedicated to exposing the root causes of dynamic social and environmental issues.
North Star Health Collective: A group of health care providers who help create safer environments for protesters
Communities United Against Police Brutality: A Minneapolis-based organization created to deal with police brutality on a daily basis
National Black Justice Coalition: A civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ people and people living with HIV/AIDS, with the mission of ending racism and stigma towards LGBTQ people.
Take action:
Sign this Color of Change petition calling for an end of police violence against Black people
We’re proud to work with these Black organizations on our key issue areas. Consider following their work: Black Youth Vote, Black Women’s Health, The Thurgood Marshall College Fund, The Education Trust, The NAACP.
Resources for protestors:
Guide on protesting safely by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Twitter thread and video on how to help someone if they’ve been tear gassed
Learn anti-racism: educate yourself (and those around you):
10 books about race to read instead of asking a POC to explain it to you
75 things White people can do for racial justice
Talking About Race: A guide by the National Museum of African American History and Culture
How to Be An Anti-Racist by Dr. Ibram X Kendi
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
White Rage: The Unspoken Truth Of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
Reconstruction: America After The Civil War a PBS documentary
Pod For the Cause by The Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights
About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge
Register to vote:
A comprehensive thread of Black mental health resources.
Mental Health Resources: