This needs to stop. Ways to Support the Movement: (by @ArtsyStrawberry) ‣ Educate yourself on the history of Black oppression and stay informed on current events ‣ Pay attention to the voices of the Black community around you and do what you can to help amplify them ‣ Speak up against racism and injustice ‣ Sign petitions, donate, attend peaceful protests, and do all that you can to spread awareness ‣ If you’re not facing racism, use your privilege to help support those who are As a white person, I will probably never experience racism. But that doesn't mean that I can't help. Don't expect that because you aren't black you don't need to do anything. You can. So please, do it. Where to Donate: (by @ArtsyStrawberry) ‣ ACLU — aclu.org ‣ Bail Project — bailproject.org ‣ Black Lives Matter — blacklivesmatter.com ‣ Campaign Zero — joincampaignzero.org ‣ Color of Change — colorofchange.org ‣ Equal Justice Initiative — eji.org ‣ Fair Fight — fairfight.com ‣ NAACP Legal Defense Fund — naacpldf.org Why it is inappropriate to say "All Lives Matter" BLM is not saying black lives matter more than others, but it means that black lives ALSO matter. "Saying ‘All Lives Matter’ is analogous to hosing down two houses at the same time when one is on fire, instead of focusing all attention to douse out the flames." - @ArtsyStrawberry (sorry, its a really good way of explaining it) #blacklivesmatter
