THIS IS A LIVING DOCUMENT BEING UPDATED DAILY. We are working to add Black voices, as they are the ones that must be leading this conversation. If you are here as a non-Black Person, we must listen to our Black peers and amplify their voices. We, as non-Black People, have an obligation to use our privilege in actively supporting and showing solidarity for folks in the Black community. Our Black peers should not have to bear the burden of unpacking anti-Blackness and racial inequality, while they are fighting for their lives. We should do our part by focusing within our own communities that perpetuate anti-Blackness. It is our duty to learn/unlearn behaviors and practice what it means to be an ally. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list. This is merely a starting point. Take the time to educate yourselves about these issues and seek out other resources beyond this document. As non-Black allies, we must continue to use our privilege to help in this cause. We can sign petitions, donate, protest, and MORE! No one is free until we are all free.
DISCLAIMER: If you are here as a white person, we recommend you start here.
Articles to Read:
1) EDUCATE:
*Note: Being an “ally” also means educating yourselves and undoing internalized anti-black biases. Acknowledge your behavior and work to change it.
30+ Ways Asians Perpetuate Anti-Black Racism Everyday by Michelle Kim
The real reasons the U.S. became less racist toward Asian Americans by Jeff Guo: Article & Video
How Asian Americans Learn Anti-Blackness From White Culture, and How to Stop It by Jezzika Chung
The Constructed Identities of Asian and African Americans: A Story of Two Races and the Criminal Justice System by Sheila A. Bedi
‘Model Minority' Myth Again Used As A Racial Wedge Between Asians And Blacks by Kat Chow
How the Model Minority Myth is Used to Dismantle Race-Conscious Policies by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP)
How the Civil Rights Movement Helped Asian Americans: Heard on NPR’s Tell Me More
Letter for Black Lives in Tagalog (translated by Su Layug and Tanya de Dios — Editors and translators; Nicolo Fortuna, Laura Cabochan, Gianina Chua, Iluminada Bolisay, Adrian Alarilla, Ian Macato, Terrence James Diaz, Elaine Vilanueva Bernal, Michael Bermudez, Sheryl Bermudez, Rufino Mamuyac, Aileen Santos; & Otts Bolisay — Translation Coordinator)
More Letters for Black Lives in Multiple Languages
Letter for Black Lives (for Asian-Americans) in English posted by Asian Law Alliance
Six Ways to be a better ally by Kristina Wong
6 Ways Asian Americans Can Tackle Anti-Black Racism in Their Families by Kim Tran
Black and Asian-American Feminist Solidarity: Reading List by Black Women Radicals and the Asian American Feminist Movement
20+ Allyship Actions for Asians to Show Up for the Black Community Right Now by Michelle Kim
#Asians4BlackLives in 2020 by Leena Yin
*Note: Please Give Credit When Reposting!
Anti-Racist Anxiety: A all for those who feel afraid to engage posted by Bianca Mabute-Louie
#BlackLivesMatter Statistics posted by Colleen Anderson
Examining anti-Blackness and anti-Indigenous sentiments by @entrepinayship
How to be an Ally as an Asian American posted by Brandon
Explaining BLM to Asian Parents by Michelle Tam
How to Help Without Being on the Front Lines posted by Nyla Adele
If You’re Not Talking About Medical Racism You’re Not Paying Attention posted by Jen Winston
#RecognizeRacism posted by Matt Crump
Thread for People Like Me That Can’t Protest Due To Covid High Risk Patients!!! posted by Celeste (Note: Originally posted to Twitter)
Combating anti-Blackness in the Asian Am Community posted by Julia Kong
Anti-Racism for Asian Americans posted by Ellie Yang Camp
Asians for Black Lives posted by NYU All Asian Arts Alliance
Dear Asian People by Francis Willy
Explaining BLM to Asian Parents posted by Michelle Tran
Filipinos 4 Black Lives posted by Jana Lynne Umipig (@jlcreator on Instagram)
To my fellow Asian, Filipino and Christian communities… posted by Jillian Joy Ubando
To Filipinos who do not support Black Lives Matter posted by Ashley
Statement from NAMI CEO posted by NAMI
POC-Owned Beauty Brands posted by fortheweekdays
Mapping Our Roles in Social Change Ecosystems posted by theveryblackproject
5 Ways Students can Combat Racial Injustice posted by the.fro.doc
40 Ways You Can Help Right Now posted by nybucketlist
What is Performative Allyship posted by Breeze
Pause for a Moment of Reflection: Change must start internally posted by adolescentcontent
How to be an Ally as a College Student posted by Home From College
How to REFOCUS the Conversation on What’s Important posted by we are mitú
Bail Funds by City/State posted by CHANGING WOMXN COLLECTIVE
Learning to be Anti-racist posted by Jack Lam
Resources and Ways to Take Action by Chase Lieto
How to Defund the Police if You Live in New York posted by Eric Hu
(CW: Police Brutality & Violence)
How The US Got Its Police Force by Olivia B. Waxman
A Brief History of Slavery and the Orgins of American Policing by Victor E. Kappeler, Ph.D
Teach And Transform IG Account by Liz Klienrock (Story on profile entitled “Police”)
Why Police Officers Aren’t Held Accountable When They Kill People by Zoe Sumudzi
Mapping Police Violence: Map created by Samuel Samswey
Resource Guide: Prisons, Policing, and Punishment by Micah Herskind
Police & Convictions Statistics by Mona Chalabi
If Your Instinct is to Side with Police Officers, Read This posted by Gabi Abräo
What’s Wrong with the Police: and why our institution of law enforcement is beyond saving posted by leftnortheast
13th - Documentary by Ava DuVernay - Available on Netflix (Clip)
The Broken Policing System | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj | Netflix
George Floyd, the Minneapolis Protest, Ahmaud Arbrey & Amy Cooper by Trevor Noah, posted by TheDailyShow
America is a Tale of Two Cities by Chris Cuomo on CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time
Just Mercy directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, and starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, and Rob Morgan. This film follows the true story of Walter McMillian and civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson as they try to appeal McMillian’s murder conviction. Great resource to learn about systemic racism, the Equal Justice Initiative, the prison system, and is currently a free movie!
The Score Ep. 34- White Fragility in Music Education hosted by ERIC JIMENEZ & JUSTIN MCLEAN
2) SIGN (Petition Links):
Petition to Defund Minneapolis Police Department
Petition to Arrest the Other Three
Have Boston University match BU S.O Fight for Social Justice donations organized by Ariana Thrope
Twitter Thread of Petitions to Sign (from @lxveshot)
3) DONATE:
*NOTE: DO NOT DONATE YOUR MONEY TO SHAUN KING
To Bail Funds:
***Minnesota Freedom Fund is overwhelmed with donations and encourages you to donate to Black Visions Collective, North Star Health Collective, and Reclaim the Block***
Reclaim the Block - Fighting to Defund the Police in Minneapolis
People's City Council Freedom Fund organized by Albert Corado
PDX Protest Bail Fund organized by Thursday Bram and Amelia Cates
Google Sheet of More Funds to Donate to
Google Doc of EVEN MORE Bail Funds/Legal Help to Donate to
Sponsor United Nations: Ban the use of inhumane rubber bullets organized by Viangelly Pena
Donate for Alajunaye Davis’s Funeral Arrangements
To Health Organizations:
Mental Health Resources:
Self-Care Resources for Black People: Coping with generalization and racial trauma posted by FACES Council
Resources for Black Mental Health posted by Jamal Richmond
Self-care Tips for Black People Feeling Overwhelmed by the Media posted by Farmacy For Life
Crisis Text Line posted by Crisis Text Line
Free Therapy for POC experiencing Vicarious Trauma posted by Well Williamsburg
7 Mental Health Resources for Black People Right Now posted by Healthyish
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To Rebuilding Black- and NBPOC-Owned Businesses:
Scores Sports Bar Mlps Rebuild organized by Korboi Balla
Rebuild Bole Ethiopia Cuisine organized by Lena Desta
Rebuild Juiced Up Vapors organized by Austyn Jiminez
#SupportBlackOwnedBusinessesATL organized by Nia Pryor
Atlanta Black Owned Business Relief
Juiced up vapors riot break in organized by David Nettles
Rebuild Guns and Roses Boutique organized by Cashmere Pope
Support Raided Black Businesses organized by Khail Sims
Go Get It Tobacco organized by GoGetIt GoGetIt and Mussie Embaye
Somali owned businesses affected by rioters organized by Mowlid Jigre and fundraiser for Khadar Adan
Not a Black owned business but a Native American Culture center that was also destroyed
Repairing The Somali Museum Of Minnesota organized by Osman Ali
Save Mama Safia’s Kitchen organized by Family Friends
Twitter Thread of Small businesses to Support (from @hyderbaddie)
Way to Donate If You Are Financially Unable To:
Watch: STREAM TO DONATE: how to help with no money or leaving your house
Watch: DONATE WITH NO MONEY! JOIN THE MOVEMENT
1. don't watch it on repeat
2. don't watch it in a playlist
3. don't fast forward or skip
4. don't skip the advertisements
5. watch with at least 480p and half the volume
6. don't clear watch history and search history
7. comment and like the video.
8. share this link on your social media platforms.
4) SUPPORT:
Los Angeles Black Lives Matter
Official Black Lives Matter Memphis Chapter
Washington, DC- Here is a List of Black and/or Local Businesses that Should NOT be Looted of Damaged *IF* a Riot was to Ensue!! Posted by The Hierarchy L.A.
Black-Owned NYC Restaurants that Are Opened Right Now posted by Rachel Karten
Master Post of Black owned Restaurants in DC and Maryland Open During COVID-19 posted by D.C. BarScene
Master post of Donation Links posted by Dian Holton
Support LA's Black-Owned Restaurants by Kat Hong
60+ Black-owned Restaurants Open in DC, MD, and MD posted by Anela Malik
Black-Owned Businesses to Support posted by Winter Breeanne
Black-Led LGBTQ+ Organizations posted by Phillip Picardi
Black-Owned Bookstores to Buy From posted by Isabel Osogood
Black-Owned Eateries in San Deigo posted by Hala Saleh
Support Black-Owned Businesses posted by glowrecipe
Black-Owned Restaurants to Get Takeout From posted by Karen
26 Black beauty YouTubers who are literally changing the industry by Marquaysa Battle
Black-Owned BooksStores
Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment
Asian Americans Advancing Justice: Organization That Fights For Civil Rights
Free Them All for Public Health
Safety During Protest PDF by Amnesty International
Protesting Safely by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Practical Guide to: Protesting & Pandemic Prevention posted by Raina Wellman
Curfew list found on @sasponella’s Instagram Story
Resources for Washington, DC BLM Protests by @superdupersalina and @miiraefrem
Protest Gear Tips from Hong Kong posted by glowbabeglow
26 Ways to Be in the Struggle Beyond the Streets by justiceforgeorgenyc
How to Support Someone who has Experienced Racial Trauma posted by @ogorchukwuu
Dr. Bongar Hoban's Tips for Protesting
5 Ways To Support Protestors If You Can’t Go To A Protest posted by shityoushouldcareabout
Virtual Protesting 101 posted by sa.liine
5) Other Masterposts to Check Out:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Linktree Compiled by Jenny Lee
List of other places to donate, websites,app links, and more
ANTIRACISM ALLYSHIP STARTER PACK
Master Post: Ally Resource Guide
RESOURCES!!! by Michael Tian
Master Post: Resources List by Cidalia Santos
National Resource and Education Tool
The Imaginary School - Collection of Bibliographies for All Imaginary School Discussions.
