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Organizations In
Support of Racial Justice!
[BLACK LIVES MATTER]
Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.
[OBAMA FOUNDATION]
Our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. Weβve spent the last year developing programs and opportunities for you to get involved in a variety of ways. From civic leaders who are already making an impact in their communities to people looking for a place to start, we invite you to explore our work and dive in. Weβre building a team that anyone can join.
[FINIMPACT]
Black Lives Matter is affecting the world in a profound way, bringing the plight of African Americans into the limelight. Its effects are far-reaching, and it is occurring in tandem with the COVID-19 pandemic to make it even more difficult to run a successful business. Below, we will outline the implications and demonstrate how to help Black-owned businesses out amidst the current situation, as a show of support and solidarity.
Black Lives Matter β The Implications
Black Lives Matter is alerting the USA to the social injustices of black people not only in a general sense. In academics, economics, business, finance, law, and practically all other spheres, black people are under-represented. It has started a revolution of sorts as protests take place across the USA for equality.
In terms of social class, the average total net worth of a white family was 10 times that of a black family in 2016. The main reason for this, however, is heralded as being a lack of inherited generational wealth as opposed to systemic racism. Almost 20% of Black families have debt that exceeds their assets, due to a combination of a lack of financial education and a lack of generational wealth.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (βNAACPβ) is the most prominent organization in terms of education, financial empowerment, and social equality for Black citizens. Their 2016 Black Lives Matter pamphlet included 11 tips to help Black children become more financially aware, how to increase Black ownership of franchises, and how to promote entrepreneurial leadership within Black communities.
The Black Lives Matter movement has been going on for some time. It was actually founded in July 2013 to protest police brutality against African Americans. However, it has now reached a global level with the recently recorded death of George Floyd in Minnesota at the hands of a white police officer. This most recent event has led to mass protests across the USA with riots and looting in response.
[COLOR OF CHANGE]
We design campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward. Until justice is real.
Photo Credits: Isaac W., Eric C., Dβvonte B.
[ATLANTA SOLIDARITY FUND]
A fund to support people in Atlanta who have been arrested for taking action against social injustice. Focused primarily on bailing out arrestees, with priority for those who have the most need.
[ο»ΏTHE BAIL PROJECT]
We believe that paying bail for someone in need is an act of resistance against a system that criminalizes race and poverty and an act of solidarity with local communities and movements for decarceration. Over the next five years, The Bail Project will open dozens of sites in high-need jurisdictions with the goal of paying bail for tens of thousands of low-income Americans, all while collecting stories and data that prove money bail is not necessary to ensure people return to court. We wonβt stop until meaningful change is achieved and the presumption of innocence is no longer for sale.
[BLACK VISIONS COLLECTIVE]
Black Visions Collective is an organization dedicated to Black liberation and collective liberation. It's based in Minnesota and seeks justice for the local Black community.
[NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND]
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund fights racial injustice through legal action, via litigation, education, and working to improve inclusivity in judicial appointments and legislations.
[NORTH STAR HEALTH COLLECTIVE]
The Minneapolis-based North Star Health Collective is a group of nurses, doctors, and healthcare providers who provide medical assistance for protestors and those at related events.
[LIBERTY FUND]
New York City's Liberty Fund is the city's charitable bail fund that supports low-income people charged with misdemeanors, such as those protesting in New York.
[COMMUNITY JUSTICE EXCHANGE]
The Community Justice Exchange's National Bail Fund Network will help you find local bail funds in your area to support. Each of these local organizations will help pay bail costs for protestors.
If there is an organization that you would like to have added to this list, please feel free to send us an email at: wearegorillas@gmail.com
