Seeing as how my entire career has been built on the idea that diversity is beautiful, and that all people deserve to be seen, heard, and respected equally, it seems fitting that I speak on the current state of the world relating to racism and the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Here are some things that you can do to participate in the #BLM Movement
LEARN MORE
While I am a member of multiple minority groups, I am not black. That being said, instead of trying to help you understand the black experience through my own words, I will direct you to the #BlackLivesMatter website so that you can begin your own research and learn more about the black experience. I am doing the same. https://blacklivesmatter.com/about/
DO MORE
Here are A FEW of the petitions you can sign:
Justice for George Floyd (change.org)
Colors of Change #JusticeForFloyd
Justice for Brianna Taylor (change.org)
Justice for Ahmaud Arbery (change.org)
FOLLOW
You can follow these accounts on Instagram:
@blklivesmatter
@colorofchange
@naacp
@showingupforracialjustice
@civilrightsorg
DONATE
Here are some causes that need funding:
Black Lives Matter
Black Visions Collective
NAACP Legal Defense
National Bail Fund Network
National Police Accountability Project
Reclaim the Block
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