These are troubled times we’re living in. Amidst the strife of massive unemployment and the COVID-19 pandemic, racism has reared its destructive head, not that it ever really went away.
We cannot sit idly by and remain silent about the systemic oppression against people of color. We encourage our readers to join us in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and advocate against racism.
There’s a lot that goes into creating change. Change takes time, effort, energy and funds. Many of you may be unable to attend peaceful protests, but there are other ways to show active support for change. Below, we have compiled five links to organizations that fight racism. Please consider donating –or if you are unable to donate right now, sharing the links– to show support for the Black community. This collection of sites is only a starting point for social advocacy. Each site has valuable resources and tools to learn more about how to end racism. We strongly encourage you to look into these sites and to see how your individual participation in stopping racist behaviors can change the world.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter is an organization that has continually brought social issues into the spotlight since its founding in 2013. This organization seeks to combat white supremacy and to actively protect and improve the lives of Black communities. To learn more about Black Lives Matter, visit their site and follow BLM on Twitter.
DONATE TO BLACK LIVES MATTER HERE
The American Civil Liberties Union
Founded in 1920, The American Civil Liberties Union champions Americans in need. It was initially created to defend the rights promised to every American in the Constitution. Today, the ACLU works on social justice reform through a myriad of social issues such as anti-racism, LGTB rights, reproductive freedom and so much more. This organization has been a powerful force of change and support for the Black community. For more about the American Civil Liberties Union, visit their website and follow the ACLU on Twitter.
The Equal Justice Initiative
The Equal Justice Initiative is a non-profit organization that has been striving towards reforming systems of inequality in society. By promoting education, they seek to keep communities informed about social injustice and methods to bring change. To learn more about the Equal Justice Initiative, visit their website.
DONATE TO THE EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE HERE
The Antiracist Research & Policy Center
The Antiracist Research & Policy Center is part of American University that words to spark societal change and extinguish racism in today’s world. Donations to the ARPC directly benefit scholars, policymakers, journalists, and advocates working to bring racism to an end. To learn more about the ARPC and the organization’s various initiatives, research and policies, visit their website and follow them on Twitter.
DONATE TO THE ANTIRACIIST RESEARCH & POLICY CENTER HERE
Color of Change
The largest racial justice organization in America, Color of Change, is a platform dedicated to pointing out social injustices, bettering life for people of color, and help guide policy-makers through a voice of advocacy. This online platform has over 1.7 million members and is as simple to join as entering your email on their website. It is free to join, but this platform is always appreciative of donations. To learn more about Color of Change, visit their website.
DONATE TO COLOR OF CHANGE HERE
Whether you march peacefully, offer your professional services, give financial support, or add your influence to make change happen, you are appreciated. Thank you for your support of liberty and justice for all . . .
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