*if there are any issues regarding the layout of the document in relation to accessibility (eg. hard to read, etc) please let me know especially if you have any suggestions on how it could be easier to access as this grows + if there are any resources or organisations or campaigns you don’t see here or would like to add I will be happy to put it in as well! I will try to keep this as streamline and accessible as possible. Please DM (@nearvously) for any necessary additions and/or corrections A big thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Last update: Sunday 23rd of August Note to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers: The links below contain names and images of Indigenous people who have passed. |
PROTESTING AND PANDEMIC PREVENTION RESOURCES
Practical Guide to: Protesting and Pandemic Prevention via @frontlinemedics on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5b2Dkg9VI/
Ensure safety during the rally this Saturday by @Soju_gang on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_isOFHWCr/
COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS by WAR via @distalphalanx https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCYtMvDWI6/
PROTEST ETIQUETTE FOR NON-BLA(C)K FOLKS by @kirapuru on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCk6EZBqcH/
DONATE NOW: BLACK LIVES MATTER RALLY EMERGENCY FUND https://m.facebook.com/nt/screen/?params=%7B%22fundraiser_campaign_id%22%3A273051417081742%2C%22source%22%3A%22external_url%22%7D&path=%2Ffundraiser%2F&_rdr
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS BEFORE PROTESTING https://www.facebook.com/WARcollective
FROM “WARRIORS of the ABORIGINAL RESISTANCE - WAR”
CAMPAIGNS/ORGANISATIONS
NOW - NEEDING IMMEDIATE HELP/ ACTION:
JUSTICE for YUENDUMU: Inquiry on Police shooting
JUSTICE for David Dungay Junior:
(IN GREAT NEED OF DONATIONS) JUSTICE 4 Tane Chatfield: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-4-tane-chatfield?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tip
In Memory of Joyce Clarke #JusticeforJoyce:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-joyce-clarke
Day Family Fundraiser: Emergency Fundraiser to Support the Family of Aunty Tanya Day for her death in custody coronial inquest https://www.gofundme.com/f/day-family-fundraiser?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tip
FreeHer by Sisters Inside: Free Aboriginal women from imprisonment over fines (WA)
Fundraiser for First Nations water protector facing court: https://www.facebook.com/donate/224693655454501/1406447622896171/
Donate to Stop Black Deaths in Custody https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-deaths-in-custody?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet
SIGN THE PETITION! End Aboriginal Deaths In Custody - Abolish the offence of public drunkenness
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/end-aboriginal-deaths-in-custody
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/justicefortanyaday/
SIGN THE PETITION: Prevent Deaths in Custody Caused by Improper Restraint https://www.change.org/p/all-australian-authorities-with-the-oversight-or-ability-to-use-coercive-power-prevent-deaths-in-custody-caused-by-improper-restraint
EMAIL THE MINISTER OF POLICE “Action Points re Aboriginal Deaths in Custody” by Bec Caton (instagram @bectayler) Email template/base to address Minister of Police regarding the officer who was filmed pinning down Indigenous teen in Surry Hills https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wn8fE-gFDAKLfGCh__tHc2fxqXQdLorIvQ4R8aKMHgc/edit
ONGOING/ ORGANISATIONS TO SUPPORT:
Deadly Connections: working to break intergenerational cycles of disadvantage and harm https://www.deadlyconnections.org.au/deadlyway-donate.html
Children’s Ground: An organisation led by Aboriginal communities for the future of indigenous children
https://childrensground.org.au/campaigns/donate/
Sisters Inside BAIL FUND: Advocating for the human rights of women and girls in prison https://sistersinside.com.au/about/sisters-inside/
Bridging the Gap: Foundation for Indigenous health and education
https://btgfoundation.com.au/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_LL2BRAkEiwAv2Y3SWU4y-Jn-7fHKWWvOfNU21aAv07qAnGMoa_WWorvjfClThbEQeA-URoClY0QAvD_BwE
Healing Foundation: Supporting stolen generations, survivors, families and communities
https://healingfoundation.org.au/donate/
And their latest report: https://www.healingfoundation.org.au//app/uploads/2017/09/HF2017_Murri_School_Healing_Program_Report_V9_WEB.pdf
Grandmothers Against Removals: #paytherent to Grandmothers Against Removals
Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance @warrevolt
Brisbane Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance
BSB: 633 000
Account: 154 594 758
Melbourne: WAR/RISE ANZ
BSB: 013128
Account: 220584933
Black Rainbow: BR is a national advocacy platform and touchpoint for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQI peoples
http://www.blackrainbow.org.au/donate/
Pay The Rent: pay the rent monthly or in a one off donation that goes directly to Aboriginal people in Victoria. This is for the land forcibly taken from Aboriginal people. “Sorry isn’t enough.” (if you are able to pay for a netflix subscription, you can pay the rent.)
Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA Sydney) https://www.isja-sydney.org/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/439781042698959/
National Justice Project @nationaljusticeproject_au
https://justice.org.au/donate/
Djirra: “Djirra provides culturally safe and holistic support and specialist family violence legal assistance and representation for Aboriginal women and their children in Victoria” @djirravic https://www.givenow.com.au/fvpls
IndigenousX: “Our vision is to create a media landscape where Indigenous people can share their knowledge, opinions and experiences with a wide audience across the world.”
Website: https://indigenousx.com.au/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IndigenousX
Maruku Arts: Aboriginal owned, NFP organisation promoting Central and Western Desert Art, Craft, and Culture across 22 communities and 3 languages since 1984. They DO NOT receive recurrent funding from the Government. https://www.instagram.com/marukuarts/
DONATE HERE: https://chuffed.org/campaign/68412
Support Aboriginal education. You can donate to Aboriginal education here:
National Unity Government: Asserting Australia’s First Nations Sovereignty into Governance https://nationalunitygovernment.org/
Minderoo Foundation: Generation One secure employment outcomes for Indigenous Australians https://www.minderoo.org/generation-one/
The National Indigenous Times
National Indigenous News Paper 100% Aboriginal-Owned & Self Funded
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL and TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER LEGAL SERVICES
The Aboriginal Legal Service: ALS provides legal representation and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
DIRECT DONATIONS https://www.als.org.au/donations-bequests/
- Information and resources by state:
MORE DONATION LINKS AND RESOURCES:
2020 Aboriginal Calendar of Events
https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/aboriginal-calendar/
Magabala: Read Aboriginal books
Support Indigenous Musicians
THREAD: First Nations Campaigns you can donate to by Hayden Moon via twitter @hayden_seek94
https://twitter.com/hayden_seek94/status/1267116922698469378
DONATE: SUPPORT BLAK AUSTRALIANS #BLM
Google Spreadsheet by @kirapuru on IG. List of donation links as well as links to blak businesses to support and DONATE to
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kpse8wqYdjmPrtJPLWnT4RPKVK_-bmQfVP_xDg0d3g4/htmlview#
DON’T BE SHY: DONATE by @tmiti_ on instagram (an excellent google doc with more links to donate to including Indigenous healing and health organisations, as well as African-Australian businesses)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-b1hjDSvy7NvnUnMFTVlnI6YSDkxu3f67T231CTTfWA/edit
An Australian BLM Action + Resource Doc (tldr: comprehensive aus BLM resource + action doc for allies) via @minamcmahon on instagram
Share on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCW6izAWxo/
Doc link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cb1EnggTx4-bEA7OcDsSmw6YdKC-pWkqSwlzgvRYkG4/edi
Supporting BLM from Home (for allies in so-called australia) by @shlomoslist https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e8J00-nJR9SgWhiqMJsoR_N0I0noTPYH7BK7qIFgetU/mobilebasic
DONATE TO THE US
NOW - NEEDING IMMEDIATE HELP:
BAIL FUNDS/LEGAL FUNDS TO DONATE TO ACROSS THE US BY CITY
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X4-YS3vFn5CLL9QtJSU0xqmTh_h8XilXgOqGAjZISBI/mobilebasic
Minnesota Freedom Fund:
http://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate/
North Star Health Collective:
http://northstarhealthcollective.org/
Black Mamas Bail Out:
http://nationalbailout.org/black-mamas-bail-out/
HOMELESS BLACK TRANS WOMEN FUND
The Black Visions Collective: Minnesota based freedom fighter organisation
https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2
Reclaim the Block: Minneapolis based coalition to demand Minneapolis divest from policing
EMERGENCY RELEASE FUND: KEEP TRANS PEOPLE SAFE AND OUT OF JAIL
https://emergencyreleasefund.com/
Black Trans Protestors Emergency Fund: DONATE DIRECTLY TO THESE HANDLES
CASHAPP: $BXC20
Paypal.me/BXC20 OR btfacollective@gmail.com
NO MONEY FOR DONATING? HERE’S A THREAD OF VIDEOS YOU CAN WATCH TO DONATE TO THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT via @killmytime on twitter https://twitter.com/kiIlmytime/status/1268151832171483138
ONGOING/ ORGANISATIONS TO SUPPORT:
THE MARSHA P JOHNSON INSTITUTE defending the human rights of Black Trans People
Center for Black Equity: Supporting the Black LGBTQ+ community (donate + resources)
https://centerforblackequity.org/
Minnesota Fund Hub: “MPLS drag community organizing to fund rebuilding & equity efforts in the Twin Cities BIPOC communities. Accountability link below. Venmo: @MNFundHub
https://www.instagram.com/MNFundHub/
EMERGENCY RELEASE FUND: KEEP TRANS PEOPLE SAFE AND OUT OF JAIL
https://emergencyreleasefund.com/
BLACK-LED LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATIONS via @sheacoulee on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8H3b4Hfo9/
THREADS/EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Anti-bla(c)k Racism in AUS/ AUS sources:
QUICK READS/ INFO POSTS
How to help* the George Floyd protests from Australia (*Channel the energy and anger you are feeling into action) by @zee_feed on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1m9EAn5Y-/
How to Support Indigenous Australians During Reconciliation Week by @syrupaus on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAryWaZjNtF/
How to Support First Nations Australians (Right now and always) by @syrupaus https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9-8JVDiz4/
10 Positive ways to engage with indigenous issues - as recommended by Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson by triplejhack https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_tEayh8qk/
How to talk to your family about Racism: A Guide for White People by @jenerous on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-eKNfpmJu/
How to communicate with Racist family members by @iamsahararose on instagram (a woman of colour) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6CICiHtSZ/
“Why the refusal to post online is often inherently racist: an explanation of why something as simple as an instagram story can mean so much” by @ghostdumps on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0zhFzFjLf/
“Racial gaslighting sounds like…” by @ogorchukwuu https://www.instagram.com/p/CA82O3YlqUS/
“NOTES on emotions, social media, discomfort and sustained care & solidarity. Non exhaustive info for self reflection and digital organising for non Bla(c)k people in so called “australia” right now” by @gov.au on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9ZJFEDRMv/
“Tips for International Allies: How we can spread BLM awareness among our communities” by @jvshchou on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5Zr0FAsU7/
How to Rest and Recover While You Fight for Social Change: Manageable resting strategies to maintain your energy, connection, and motivation. By @FeministSexEd via @frontlinemedics https://www.instagram.com/p/CBHC9M_gI7A/
Disability-Inclusive protest etiquette: a guide by @strengthcenteredspeech on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CBD_2lBDbTr/
What does it mean to defund the police in Australia? By @alice.lambert on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CBaEIyXg7xN/
Resources to educate yourself on Australia’s hidden history of Slavery: BLACKBIRDING by @tivv.z on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCPKVunkNu/
How to Self Educate: Resources on Blak Culture in Australia by @chris_tob_el on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CBKRAFwHB2o/
THREADS
Thread of black owned Australian businesses to support - thread by @Tobisul on twitter https://twitter.com/TobiSul/status/1267837488950738944
ARTICLES
“Deaths in our Backyard: 432 Indigenous Australians have died in custody since 1991” by Lorella Allam for The Guardian
“Australia Must Stop Turning a Blind Eye to Our Own Black Deaths” article by Hayden Moon, Co-founder of Trans Action Warrang (LINKS in article for further donations and sources)
“Here are the practical ways you can support Aboriginal Lives Matter” by James Purtill for ABC/TripleJ https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/practical-ways-you-can-support-aboriginal-lives-matter/12308386?fbclid=IwAR2-gW3P73RCUc_SdbP4ZmiYwmEuHUlbYraj0yAKTK6JEXVi2vR25Oak2yM
AUDIO INCLUDED Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and mental health (4 minute read, also made accessible by audio) by HealthDirect
AUDIO Justice for Tanya Day reported by Calla Wahlquist “Calla Wahlquist explores the coronial inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta woman, Tanya Day, and her family’s campaign for justice” https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2020/apr/20/justice-for-tanya-day
“You Need To Watch Nakkiah Lui Talk About Indigenous Deaths In Custody on ‘The Project’ by Jared Richards for Junkee https://junkee.com/nakkiah-lui-project-indigenous-deaths/256105
Australia still turns a bling eye to Aboriginal people dying in Police Custody by Celeste Liddle https://amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/02/australia-still-turns-a-blind-eye-to-aboriginal-people-dying-in-police-custody
READING(S)/ PDFS
Racist, Offensive, and Degrading Police Behaviour Against Aboriginal People in New South Wales: Modern Challenges to the Findings of the Royal Commission Into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody by Ryan Harvey https://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/AUIndigLawRw/2012/10.pdf
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 No 103 (What the Police CAN and CANNOT do)
https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#/view/act/2002/103/full
Deaths Inside: Indigenous Australian Deaths in Custody 2019 (INTERACTIVE DATABASE) This database tracks every known Indigenous death in custody in Australia from 2008 to 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2018/aug/28/deaths-inside-indigenous-australian-deaths-in-custody
Aboriginal law & justice: “Why rocket Aboriginal prison rates through the roof? Does police ‘target’ Aboriginal people?” https://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/law
Aboriginal Lives Matter: MUST READS a collection of reading material to inform and educate by @climatefive on instagram https://www.readings.com.au/list/11718-aboriginal-lives-matter-must-reads-a-collection-of-reading-material-to-inform-and-educate-a-selection-of-indigenous-and-non-indigenous-authors-in-no-particular-order
FILM AND TV
BIPOC Films and TV Shows by @veritylea on instagram https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UjJlijTgUPcEQoLtCgaiVnVb4U5psdIj4ftiawPQrKI/mobilebasic
WATCH Aboriginal Documentaries and Films
https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/518
https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/channels/nitv
Anti-black Racism in the US/ US Anti-Racism Sources:
QUICK LINKS/ READS/ RESOURCES
#BLM Black Lives Matter
https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/
How To Be Actively Anti-Racist by @goodgoodgoodco on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvbZyVh1xc/
(includes a list of films and tv shows surrounding racism- past and present, podcasts, books)
5 Allyship Actions for Asians to Show Up for the Black Community Now by @southasians4blacklives on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CALmdjPgzI7/
7 Ways Non-Black People of Colour Perpetuate Anti-Blackness by Pamela Minuz via. The Body is Not an Apology Blog. on @southasians4blacklives on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdbhJcAsT6/
10 Steps To Non-Optical Allyship by @mireillecharper on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA04VKDAyjb/
Reflection from Mustafa the Poet on instagram @mustafathepoet (reflection on virtual activism, question the purpose of your activism)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0xCajgBpl/
VIRTUAL PROTESTING 101 by @sa.liine on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyFgY6jdE0/
“Racial gaslighting sounds like…” by @ogorchukwuu https://www.instagram.com/p/CA82O3YlqUS/
“What to tell your Asian parents that are low key racist” https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_YUhJjeyG/
“ABOLISH the police? But how would we stay safe?” via @MPD_150 https://www.instagram.com/p/CA59D-eFTzE/
How to support Black Artists beyond IG likes by @annika.izora https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWT321h16t/
What is Environmental Racism? By @cove on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CBONCwzBSux/
“Here are ways non-black people can socially transition into a long term movement” by @lily.someson on instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-5dLdnaEV/
MORE GOOGLE DOCS:
BLM MASTER DOC HIGHLY recommend looking through this document- includes email templates, more donation links, petitions to sign, more link compilations, more educational resources inc. things to watch and read. Free PDFS.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-06Alq_73ksHNg3GGCuxNmzsMFEZJDdNsJ6g5zurdfc/edit
Support Black People Masterdoc: a google doc full of organisations and funds including Organisations and Bail Funds in the US, Protest tips for those protesting, resources for Black (Trans)women and LGBT+ people https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mo2E-M9Bw57ndJrRVegxVhwhI11SWFNPQdQEFVyn02Q/mobilebasic
ANTIRACIST ALLYSHIP STARTER PACK google spreadsheet - easy to navigate and read (extensive list of articles, books, resources)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bUJrgX8vspyy7YttiEC2vD0DawrpPYiZs94V0ov7qZQ/htmlview
Anti-racism resources for white people
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic
BLACK REVOLUTIONARY TEXTS (extensive list of readings!!! Highly recommend looking at, you can also save to your own google drive to read later)
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/18y0_2wm85L113fVWYdgljq9uuIlmlbl3
Anti-racism resource list
www.antiracismforbeginners.com
Anti-Racism Packet compiled by Jasmine Mitchell (ig @smooth_jas and twitter @smoothjasmine) https://docs.google.com/document/d/16tuiRYmXO7-O4A52A0oUBy3l5TBgbLifJ7TZIhEJHqY/edit
“Fantasy World Master List of Resources on How to Dismantle Systemic Racism” by @patiasfantasyworld on instagram https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/3azbny/patias-fantasy-world-database-of-anti-racist-resources
THREADS
“Is this moment radicalizing you? Let’s get some readings lined up for you. A thread:” by @thebryreed on twitter
https://twitter.com/thebryreed/status/1266071139115241473
“Thread of black documentaries that assist in understanding racism, prejudice, police brutality, and more. Educate yourself and share your knowledge at a grassroots level. Listen to one another.” by @FILMSHAWTY on twitter
https://twitter.com/FILMSHAWTY/status/1266029625626497031
ARTICLES/ ESSAYS (All available to read NOW via links)
“For Our White Friends Desiring to be Allies” by Courtney Ariel for Sojourners
20+ Allyship Actions for Asians to Show Up for the Black Community Right Now by Michelle Kim http://medium.com/awaken-blog/20-allyship-actions-for-asians-to-show-up-for-the-black-community-right-now-464e5689cf3e
“In Defense of Looting” by Vicky Osterweil (2014) for The New Inquiry
https://thenewinquiry.com/in-defense-of-looting/
“Decolonization is not a metaphor” by Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang https://www.latrobe.edu.au/staff-profiles/data/docs/fjcollins.pdf
READINGS/ BOOKS/ PDFS (which you can download directly to your phone and read)
“The Anti-Racist Reading List” by Brea Baker for ELLE magazine https://www.elle.com/culture/books/g32687973/black-history-books-reading-list/
Black Women Radicals and AAFC Solidarity Reading List http://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/black-and-asian-feminist-solidarities-a-reading-list
“Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race” by Reni Eddo-Lodge (including links to buy)
http://renieddolodge.co.uk/books/
INSTITUTIONALIZED RACISM 101 - EDUCATIONAL MASTERPOST (INCREDIBLE extensive source)
Includes:
Available to read NOW “The New Jim Crow - Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander https://www.sciencetheearth.com/uploads/2/4/6/5/24658156/newjimcrow-ch-1.pdf
Available to read NOW PDF and AUDIOBOOK “Are Prisons Obsolete?” by Angela Y. Davis https://collectiveliberation.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Are_Prisons_Obsolete_Angela_Davis.pdf
ALSO accessible as an AUDIOBOOK via youtube Read by Lil Guillotine: Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpSeevaW5sc&list=PLMp5zI6NyMrgW4iVkpyF4HY6bqUMJS7K2&index=1
Available to read NOW The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale (FREE EBook available to download NOW to your device) https://www.versobooks.com/books/2426-the-end-of-policing
VIDEOS
Black and Asian Solidarity in NYC: What we have learned (Live panel streamed by BUFU) http://www.facebook.com/BUFU.BYUSFORUS/videos/1214147432261027
Unpack White Feminism by Rachael Cargle (Live Lecture! ($35)
https://www.rachelcargle.com/uwf-purchase
OTHER
“ALGORITHMS OF OPPRESSION” Bookclub and Study Group by Mandy Harris Williams, Free Black Womens’ LIbrary and Womens’ Center for Creative Work https://womenscenterforcreativework.com/events/algorithms-of-oppression/
“Typical Statements” by Jane Elliot https://janeelliott.com/typical-statements