Instagram Resources For Activism #blacklivesmatter

In light of recent events and the ongoing violence inflicted on Black people and all POC I have felt the urgent need to better educate myself and do some serious introspection. In the process, I’ve come face to face with my own shortcomings in acknowledging my privileges and complicity. Many many times over, I’ve been uplifted by the incredible and tireless work of activists I’ve come across online and irl. So today I want to point you in the direction of some resources that have helped me tremendously. I feel so grateful to those who’ve taken the time to create these resources to empower, educate and encourage us all to take direct action. I will be continuously adding to this as I come across new resources. Please let me know if you’d like for me to include something here. #blacklivesmatter

Ways To Educate & Take Action

Anti-Racism Resources for White People Google Doc with clickable links, compiled by GoodGoodGood.

An invaluable resource created by Mireille Harper (@mireillecharper) that explains optical allyship and lists actionable items, further readings and online resources.

Yolanda Renteria (@thisisyolandarenteria) has put together a number of thoughtful, informative and thought-provoking posts.

A call to action for non-Black people of color with tips for maintaining mental and physical health to avoid burnout, created by the lovely Czarina (@charliekilo).

“If you seek liberation, clarify what liberation means (to you, your communities and those you wish to support), what it looks like, what it requires and what part you play in that.” an important message from Andréa Ranae (@andrearanaej).

A brief introduction to Intersectional Environmentalism and pledge in solidarity with BIPOC communities and the planet, along with a list of more people to follow in the caption. Created by Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah).

Facts That Non-Black People Should Know About Anti-Blackness And Police Brutality, created by Ienna (@decolonialbulaklak).

Tangible Tasks That Non-Black People Can Do Right Now, created by Ienna (@decolonialbulaklak).

This is to my white friends with feed fatigue, a call for sustained attention and care, created by Rebecca Scolnick (@beescolnick).

Why You Need To Stop Saying “All Lives Matter” written by Rachel Cargle (@rachel.cargle). You can become a member and find more resources at The Great Unlearn (@thegreatunlearn) Patreon page.

George Floyd: How Can I Help From The UK? graphic created by Das (@das.penman).

A message to and action items for brands looking to uphold your solidarity with black people, created by Stephanie Yeboah (@stephanieyeboah).

Where To Donate

A list created by @allthingseka of organizations directly helping black communities. The MN Freedom Fund has received an influx of donations and are asking that donations are made to Black Visions Collective and Reclaim The Block. More information about donating in the caption.

The Southeast Asian Students Association at U. of Albany (@ualbanyaseas) has compiled a list of bail funds for several cities and also put together a Google doc of Resources for BLM Solidarity.

The Okra Project (@theokraproject), is a grassroots, organizer-led initiative with the goal of fighting food insecurity in the Black Trans community. They have created two Mental Health Recovery Funds in honor of Tony McDade and Nina Pop. More information in the caption, shared via @blackwomenradicals.

Black Owned Businesses To Support

Jamii (@ukjamii) has created the Little Black Book, a periodic magazine of Black-owned businesses in the UK.

An extensive list of black-owned fashion, beauty and lifestyle businesses and platforms in the UK and beyond.

A list of black-owned beauty brands to support and many many more tagged in the comments.




Further Reading & Resources

Amy Sall (@amy_sall) of Sunu Journal of African Affairs, Critical Thought + Aesthetics (@sunujournal) has created the Sunu Solidarity master list of collectives/organizations to support and find resources through.

Museum Education Roundtable has created an open letter in support of protestors, with a list of resources for museum workers. Shared by @sandiegoemp.

Clint Smith (@clintsmithiii) has shared reading recommendations on the history of racial inequality in America. He also recommends ordering from @bookshop_org or your local independent bookstore.

San Diego Museum of Man (@museumofman) has shared a list of recommended reading to better understand current events.

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