Black Lives Matter Information & Resources

We stand – and will always stand – for diversity and equality.  Where we can, we’ll use the privilege of our platform, to empower and promote inclusivity.  Like many, this week we stood in solidarity as part of #BlackOutTuesday.

Today we share educational links and resources that help tell the world #BlackLivesMatter.  

Below we have provided a list of Black Lives Matter resources, charities and information. By donating, signing petitions or even educating ourselves through powerful documentaries, we can work together to support Black Lives Matter and break down racial injustice across the world.

Black Lives Matter Charities…

 If you’d like to make a donation please see below the following charities working towards the cause

Click through to support the charities below…

• George Floyd Memorial Fund
• BlackLivesMatter.com
• Minnesota Freedom Fund
• Black Visions Collective
• Reclaim The Block
• Campaign Zero
• Unicorn Riot
• The NAACP Legal Defense Fund
• Black Visions Collective

Petitions to sign…

A signature can make a big difference. The below petitions are free to sign and create a powerful message of support and solidarity.

Click through to sign the petitions below…

• Color of Change #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
• Actions Network #DefundThePolice
• WeCantbreathenational.org #WeCantBreath
• Change.org #JusticeForTonyMcDade
• Change.org #JusticeForBellyMujinga
• Change.org #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor
• Change.org #JusticeForAhmaudArbery
• Change.org Raise The Degree
• Change.org British schools to implement teaching children about Black History

Shows to watch…

If you want to learn more about racial injustice to the Black communities, immerse yourself in Black culture or just further educate yourself, take a look at the list of shows below. They are all available to stream on Netflix UK.

Podcasts to listen to…

If you want to educate yourself on the Black Lives Matter movement and the issues surrounding it, listen to the below podcasts

Books to read…

Below, we have outlined a list of books to add to your reading list. These informative and thought-provoking books cover a wide range of topics around race and oppression. They are all available on Amazon and independent book retailers.

Activists to follow…

If you want to increase the number of Black activism posts on your feed, scroll down to find a list of influential Black Instagram accounts, dedicated to educating their audience and fighting the BLM cause.

• @Tamikadmallory
• @Rachel.cargle
• @Amandaseales
• @AustinChanning
• @Michellesaahene
• @Osopepatrisse
• @Kendrick38
• @Mspackyetti
• @Eji_org
• @Littlemissflint
• @Samswey
• @ChasingGarza

Black LGTBQ+ organisations to follow

June is also Pride month, so we want to pay notice to the thousands of Black LGBTQ+ activists that have fought for their right to be their truest selves. Find out more about the movement with our list of Black LGBTQ+ organisations below…

• Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative
• Black AIDS Institute
• Center for Black Equity
• Trans Cultural District
• LGBTQ Freedom Fund
• House of GG
• Trans Justice Funding Project
• The Okra Project
• Youth Breakout
• The Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

Written by Missguided

June 4, 2020