Black Lives Matter Movement

Despite its recent prominence in the media, the Black Lives Matter Movement is an organization that works year-round in a fight against police brutality, violence and racial inequalities within society. Below are some resources that help to illustrate the struggles of black people and how they these affect their daily lives. These can be used to educate oneself and foster a collective understanding of each other.

Books

The Hate U Give - Angela Thomas
All American Boys - Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds
The Residue Years - Mitchel S. Jackson
Ghost Boys - Jewell Parker Rhodes
The Secret of Magic - Deborah Johnson

Media

When They See Us - Available on Netflix
13th - Available on Netflix
American Son - Available on Netflix
Just Mercy - Amazon Prime
Selma - Amazon Prime

Music

Spotify has created a special playlist in honour of the BLM Movement. Stream for good music and to show your support.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWWAqc46ZJdZf?si=FPVwHRSgShWWYtfyhp99Wg

Other

Do you want to donate but you don't have any money? Many Youtubers have created videos where ad revenues will be donated to the BLM Movement. Just play the video in the background (without skipping ads) to donate.

Donate Here!

Black Lives Matter Canada - https://blacklivesmatter.ca/

If you live outside of Canada, your country may have a Black Lives Matter Chapter that takes donations in order to fund necesaary action

The Bail Fund - https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project

This is an organization that raises bail money for protesters who are jailed for their actions and cannot afford to be released.

Act Blue - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd

Not sure where you want to donate? This website allows for funds to be split among various (70+) charities of your choice.

Mutual Aid - https://www.mutualaidhub.org/

Donate to communities that have been greatly affected by COVID-19 and/or protests.

The Marshall Project - https://www.themarshallproject.org/

This organization is centred on supporting journalists and stories written by people of colour about issues in minority communities.

More Options Here: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html