Dear Supporters, Colleagues, Friends, and Advocates,
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, systematic white supremacy continues to promote and enact violence against black people in America.
The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd (among many others) are the continuation of a long-standing history of oppression against black people in this country.
Their names must be said and repeated.
We grieve with and support our black colleagues and black communities across the nation. We stand with you in the fight to end systematic violence against black people in this country.
If it is within your power, please join us in donating to some or all of the organizations listed below. Additionally, we have linked below some resources for education, action, advocacy, and self-care.
In solidarity,
IDC Professionals
Places to Donate:
Black Lives Matter: This organization works to eradicate white supremacy globally, and works locally to act and intervene when violence is committed to black people.
The Minnesota Freedom Fund: This organization distributes donations to pay bail for incarcerated people, including arrested Minneapolis protesters, and bonds for immigrants.
Communities United Against Police Brutality: This organization operates a crisis hotline where people can report abuse; offers legal, medical, and psychological resource referrals; and engages in political action against police brutality.
The ACLU: This organization provides legal services and support for a broad range of people with civil rights complaints.
Black Visions Collective: This collective, led by Black, trans, and queer activists in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, aims to build "a political home for Black people across Minnesota" through a transformative justice model.
Books to Read:
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
White Fragility by Robin DiAngello
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
Mental Health Resources:
Crisis Text Line: They provide access to crisis counselors for the promotion of mental wellness and crisis care.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: Their mission is to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health care, specifically focusing on supporting members of the black community.
Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness: This organization supports the mental wellness of Black women “through building community, sharing information, and connecting Black women to quality mental wellness services.” They focus on providing affordable and accessible mental wellness options
Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week: This article outlines some useful tools to establish boundaries and sustainable mental health practices.
Mental Health First Aid: This organization provides training for first responders to mental health crisis.
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Dear Supporters, Colleagues, Friends, and Advocates,
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, systematic white supremacy continues to promote and enact violence against black people in America.
The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd (among many others) are the continuation of a long-standing history of oppression against black people in this country.
Their names must be said and repeated.
We grieve with and support our black colleagues and black communities across the nation. We stand with you in the fight to end systematic violence against black people in this country.
If it is within your power, please join us in donating to some or all of the organizations listed below. Additionally, we have linked below some resources for education, action, advocacy, and self-care.
In solidarity,
IDC Professionals
Places to Donate:
Black Lives Matter: This organization works to eradicate white supremacy globally, and works locally to act and intervene when violence is committed to black people.
The Minnesota Freedom Fund: This organization distributes donations to pay bail for incarcerated people, including arrested Minneapolis protesters, and bonds for immigrants.
Communities United Against Police Brutality: This organization operates a crisis hotline where people can report abuse; offers legal, medical, and psychological resource referrals; and engages in political action against police brutality.
The ACLU: This organization provides legal services and support for a broad range of people with civil rights complaints.
Black Visions Collective: This collective, led by Black, trans, and queer activists in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, aims to build "a political home for Black people across Minnesota" through a transformative justice model.
Books to Read:
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
White Fragility by Robin DiAngello
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
Mental Health Resources:
Crisis Text Line: They provide access to crisis counselors for the promotion of mental wellness and crisis care.
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: Their mission is to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health care, specifically focusing on supporting members of the black community.
Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness: This organization supports the mental wellness of Black women “through building community, sharing information, and connecting Black women to quality mental wellness services.” They focus on providing affordable and accessible mental wellness options
Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week: This article outlines some useful tools to establish boundaries and sustainable mental health practices.
Mental Health First Aid: This organization provides training for first responders to mental health crisis.
Hashtags to Follow:
#blacklivesmatter
#justiceforahmaud
#justiceforgeorgefloyd
#justiceforbreonnataylor
#nojusticenopeace
#irunwithmaud
#istandwithbreonna
#defendblacklife
#defundthepolice