Unlearning, learning, listening, educating, supporting. Now more than ever, it matters that we all come together to take action in order to dismantle systematic racism. We've compiled a list of resources to support Black Lives Matter, from educating yourself and your loved ones to donating to funds and organizations.
Educate Yourself
Self-education is a trivial step to supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Here are a list of resources that will help you to learn more about systemic racism, black history, the importance of being an ally as well as providing you a series of books, TV shows and movies to check out.
- 18 Books about race and white privilege to read
- 23 Books to Help Kids of All Ages Learn About Race
- 10 Things to Watch to Educate Yourself About Systemic Racism
- Black Lives Matter: Movies, TV Shows and Books on Systemic Racism
- Systemic Racism Explained
- Letters To Your Parents About BLM
- Lesson Plan On Being An Ally
- Racism And Anti-Blackness
- Misinformation Thread
- Black History Google Doc
- Anti Racism Resources
- 75 Things You Can Do For Racial Justice
- #BLM POC Ally Research
- Reverse Racism Is A Myth
- Anti-Racism For Beginners
Donate To The Victims
Donations will go toward supporting the families of victims including George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and more.
- George Floyd Memorial Fund
- Gianna Floyd Fund
- Community Support for Robert Fuller
- Rayshard Brooks Memorial Fund
- Dominique “Rem’mie” Fells Funeral Costs
- Ahmaud Arbery Fund
- Dion Johnson Fund
- Regis Korschinski Fund
- Jamee Johnson Fund
- James Scurlock Memorial Fund
- Tony Mcdade Fund
- Destiny Harrison Funeral Fund
- David McAtee Fund
- Breonna Taylor Fund
Donate to The Protesters
Donations will go towards helping jailed protesters who have been fighting to end police brutality and support vulnerable individuals.
- National Bail Fund Network
- The Bail Project
- National Bail Out
- National Bail Fund Networ COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund
- Emergency Release Fund
Donate to Organizations
Donations will go towards international organizations against systemic racism and resources are available to learn more about the movement and why it is so important.
- Black Lives Matter Global Network
- Reclaim the Block
- Black Visions Collective
- North Star Health Collective
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- Black Disability Coalition
- Campaign Zero
- ACLU
- Advancement Project
- The Marshall Project
- Equal Justice Initiative
Donate to Black LGBTQ Organizations
Donations will go toward providing ongoing health-care support, financial support, and education to Black LGBTQ communities.
- The Transgender District
- The Okra Project
- Snap For Freedom
- Black AIDS Institute
- LGBTQ Freedom Fund
- House of GG
Donate to Canadian Organizations
Racism is not unique to the US, it is also a reality in Canada. Here are a list of Canadian Organization to you can support in order to fight racism.
- Black Lives Matter Toronto
- Black Lives Matter Vancouver
- Black Legal Action Centre
- Black Women in Motion
- Black Health Alliance
- Freedom School Toronto
- Black Mental Health Matters
- Black Youth Helpline
- Across Boundaries
- The Black Business And Professional Association
Click here for more resources such as petitions, organizations to support and funds to donate to.
