Black Lives Matter is an inarguable demand for justice, equality, and reform. The movement goes beyond spreading awareness, and calls everyone to take direct action in honor of George Floyd, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many others. 

Below, you’ll find resources for where to immediately donate, sign petitions, and contact your elected officials. If you’re donating, consider an automatic recurring donation—this is not a one-time cause. We must continue to share, educate ourselves, and care for those around us who need it most.

1. RESOURCES ARCHIVE (COLOR OF CHANGE MVMT)

JUNETEENTH 31 day challenge resources

2. BLACK LIVES MATTER

Black Lives Matter is an organization in the US, UK, and Canada with a mission to eradicate systemic racism, to end violence against Black communities, and to center and affirm Black joy.

3. NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE FUND

This legal defense fund supports the US’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice, demanding structural changes to expand democracy, and supporting equality for all Americans. Donations to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit support civil rights defenses, voter protection, and more.

4. THE NATIONAL BAIL FUND NETWORK

The National Bail Fund Network provides support for those in need of bail from recent protests, people in immigration detention centers, and people at risk for COVID in jails and detention centers. This fund also works to abolish the money bail system and pretrial detention.

5. SAY HER NAME

Say Her Name is a movement born from the African American Policy Forum calling attention to police violence and systemic issues affecting Black women, girls, and femmes. Donations to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit support advocacy, activism, and policy reform initiatives.

“HOW TO RESOURCES”

How To Elevate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work in Your Organization

How To Be a Better Ally to Your Black Colleagues

How To Improve Diversity and Inclusion: Evidence-Based Tips and Takeaways

How To Begin Talking about Race in the Workplace

How to Lead Classroom Conversations About Race

How To Speak Out on Racism as a Company Leader 

How to Create and Make the Most of Diverse Boards

How to Manage Your Identities in Your Relationship With Your Manager

How to Craft and Sustain a Multifaceted Identity

SIGN AND VOTE

1. THESE 3 COLOR OF CHANGE PETITIONS 

With 1.7 million members, Color of Change is the largest online racial justice organization in the United States. The nonprofit has a handful of petitions you can sign, including: 

• Justice for Breonna Taylor

• 2020 Voter Justice Agenda

• Protection and Relief Measures for Black-owned Businesses in the wake of COVID-19

2. JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD

It's become the most prominent petition in US history, with 10.5 million signatures at the time of writing. This petition demands Mayor Jacob Frey and DA Mike Freeman to take action in prosecuting George Floyd's murderers.  

3. BLACK LIVES MATTER'S #DEFUNDTHEPOLICE 

The Black Lives Matter movement is calling for radical and sustainable solutions that affirm the prosperity of Black lives. This petition is a call to end systematic racism through the defunding of police and the reallocation of funds to Black communities and resources.