Enough is enough. There’s been an influx of discourse this week about police brutality, racial inequality, and white privilege. It’s easy to be overwhelmed, but it’s really not about us right now. It’s time to listen, learn, and vow to be antiracist. It’s about channeling our feelings into education and action. There’s a lot here and even more on social media and the internet. Just start. Even a little bit is better than nothing. Let’s go.
We are spotlighting articles and websites from other outlets in Seattle and beyond to highlight Black Lives Matter (BLM) resources, where to donate, and what to read and watch. This list will continue to be updated.
SEATTLE BLM RESOURCES
Support Black-owned restaurants offering takeout right now in Seattle. Here’s an article by Seattle Met and one by The Seattle Times.
Seattle Refined’s and Intentionalist’s list of Black-owned businesses you can support right now.
The Stranger’s list to resistance events and of other ways to stand against racism in Seattle.
Artist Trust’s list of Black-led arts organizations in Washington state.
This encyclopedia of terms by Black-owned Seattle restaurant JuneBaby.
Seattle’s BLM website with announcements and calls to action.
TO READ
President Barack Obama’s article on Medium, “How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change”.
An article by Rachel Elizabeth Cargle on why we need to stop saying “All Lives Matter” in Harper Bazaar.
A Twitter thread by Mireille Cassandra Harper, “10 Steps To Non-Optical Allyship”.
Letters for Black Lives to help with conversations with our families.
This “Anti-Racism for Beginners” Google doc compiled by Melyssa Griffin and this “Anti-Racist Resource Guide by Victoria Alexander, MEd.
The New York Times’ antiracist reading list.
The Cut’s list of “13 Books You Should Read About Black Lives“.
TO WATCH
What Matters series on BLM’s website combines documentary narrative with interviews to illuminate specific, timely issues, aiming to create safe dialogue to promote freedom, justice, and collective liberation.
This video by The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah on George Floyd, Minneapolis Protests, Ahmaud Arbery & Amy Cooper.
DONATE
A BLM resource for a bunch of ways to help, including donating, signing petitions, and other resources.
NYU Local’s list of where to donate time and money to help protesters.
Donate to community bail funds, mutual aid funds, and racial justice organizers on ActBlue’s website.
Amanda Arnold’s piece in The Cut on how to make sure you’re donating effectively. “Some organizations, like the Minnesota Freedom Fund and the Brooklyn Community Bail Fund, have received an overwhelming amount of monetary support, and as a result have now requested that potential donors direct their funds to lesser-known organizations still in need of assistance.”
WHEN PROTESTING
Protest Safety Guide by Black Lives Matter Seattle and this one by Seattle’s Covid-19 Mutual Aid.
How to Stay Safe During a Tear Gas Attack (which is actually a powder!!) from US Marine Danielle Guldin —
SOCIAL MEDIA
Articles about #BlackOutTuesday here, here, and here and why it’s harmful. Also, stop using #BlackLivesMatter on your black tile.
OTHER RESOURCES
NAACP’s list of jail support programs in many major cities across the U.S.
A list of black brands by Maura Chanz.
Visit Support Black Owned, a “one-stop source that is used to bring tremendous popularity to help Black business owners and consumers.”
Updated June 7, 2020
Originally published June 1, 2020
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