Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter (BLM) is an organized movement in the United States
advocating for non-violent civil disobedience in protest against
incidents of police brutality against African-American people
Why Should YOU Care?
The importance of the BLM movement can be found in its many branches of
movements such as #SayHerName. Although, the media often chooses to
demonize the movement, as pioneers of a new age it is our responsibility
to carry on the charge in halting the spread of misinformation and
create change.
Image taken from
this website.
How Can I Help?
You can start by looking at your local Black Lives Matter chapter, and
if you don't have one then see if you can start one in your community.
Until then you can begin by donating to funds such as the
Innocence Project, which
aids the wrongfully convicted, or to non-profits like
Color of Change who are
dedicated to correcting injustices against Black people. However if you
do not have any money then there are other ways you can help the
movement!
Once you have completed an item, click it to check it off your list!
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actively check social media and other platforms to inform friends
that are on the ground abt activity in relation to protests.
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create first aid supply kits (many emts and medics are unable to
reach the injured immediately so hydrogen peroxide, gauze, bandaids
etc are helpful) and/or get in touch with street medics (riotmedicine.net).
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stream
this
playlist - all ad sense will be going to bail funds and various
other organizations(DO NOT SKIP ADS)
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create signs &
shields!!!
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take in any basic info of people going to protests (so that if they
ARE taken in you can give their info to lawyers who will take their
case pro bono.)
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donate supplies/offer clean changes of clothes (for after tear gas
exposure)
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maintain regular communication with the people at protests.
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offer emotional and physical support to friends after they come home
from protests (the protests can often lead to exhaustion and
physical/emotional trauma).
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incorporate
black owned businessesinto your life (giving Black people the ability to sustain their
livelihoods is a life long process that begins with your own habits)
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follow Black media platforms such as the
NAACP on Instagram or
pivotal BLM members such as
Shaun King and
Tamika D. Mallory.
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sign petitions.
