Here are ways non-black people can socially transition into a long-term movement (June 2020)

Here are ways non-black people can socially transition into a long-term movement (June 2020)

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10-image slideshow detailing how non-black people can use their time, money, and energy to support Black people and Black Lives Matter beyond Summer 2020.

@lily.someson

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2020-06-03

Matthew Salzano

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1. Here are ways non-black people can socially transition into a long-term movement @lily.someson
2. Continue to amplify black voices on your social-media
Even if you have committed yourself to the Instagram blackout this week, continue to share #blm posts and spread helpful information when you can. This includes sharing petitions, GoFundMes, and educational resources
3. Support black owned businesses over large corporations
This includes phasing out corporations like Amazon in support for black owned book stores, grocery stores, restaurants, Etsy sellers, and cosmetic brands
4. Check in on your black friends, family, and community members
The black members of your community are experiencing an immense collective trauma right now. Check in and ask them what they need
5. Educate your racist and misinformed family members or friends
You may be met with backlash for speaking out for what is right. As a non-black person and ally, it is your responsibility to educate the people around you and have those hard conversations.
6. We're fighting for George and so much more
It's important to read black theory and understand the systemic oppression that black people face. We not only fight for George Floyd, but for all black lives -- including black femme lives, black queer/trans lives, black homeless lives, and black incarcerated lives.
7. Donate to bail-funds, GoFundMes, and directly to protestors
Allocate your resources directly to those who need it. Some bail for protestors is posted at over $100,000 -- all the more reason to support these bail-funds as much as you can
8. Dedicate time for grocery runs and give to food donation centers
Remember that many of the places hit hardest by violence are already in food deserts. This leaves these communities without the food resources they need to survive
9. Pay attention to those who have stayed silent
If there are people in your life who have not spoken out about racism, hold them accountable. Ask them why. This system of oppression continues because of white supremacy and the willful ignorance of the people around us. We will not allow it to continue.
10. Resources
Bail-funds by state:
https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory
Petitions:
Justice for George Floyd -- https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd
Justice for Breanna Taylor -- https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor?use_react=false
Petition to hold police accountable for the deaths of civilians -- https://tinyurl.com/ybcsana2
Other resources:
How to stay safe while protesting -- https://tinyurl.com/y8chg452
Essential black books and literature -- https://tinyurl.corn/tx76wzz

I’ve gotten a lot of questions asking valid things like, “what now? How do we keep this momentum going?”
In the spirit of that, I made this small guide for non-black people who are wondering how to sustain a long-term movement. This will be a lifelong change, and good allyship is something that is consistently worked on. This is in no way totally comprehensive, these are just some foundational options for people looking for the next steps in their commitment to anti-racism. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out! .
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#blacklivesmatter #blm #georgefloyd #breonnataylor #DOTHEGOODWORK !!!! #actionrecipe

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