Black Lives Matter: Here’s how You can Help.

I don’t know how to begin this article. My heart aches for those lost, and I’m angry that we, as a society, let it get this far.

We need to do better.

We need to BE better.

Here’s where we can start.

Learn about the issue:

5 essential books to read on making cities anti-racist

This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea 

7 Books on Anti-Racism 2020 | The Strategist

Movies to Watch to Educate Yourself About Racism, Protests | Time

So you want to learn about racism in America? Stream these 20 compelling movies and TV shows

A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources – Wake-Up Call

Check your Facts:

FactCheck.org – A Project of The Annenberg Public Policy Center

Snopes.com – The definitive fact-checking site and reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation. 

NPR Fact Check 

Know your Rights:

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights

First Amendment | US Constitution

Fifth Amendment | US Constitution

Miranda Warning | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal

Police Law

And Support where you can:

NAACP

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. 

Donate to the ACLU | American Civil Liberties Union

We Stand Together: Supporting Justice + Equality

75 Black-Owned Businesses To Support

Black owned shops

Black-Owned Businesses To Shop Online From 

The largest marketplace for black owned businesses

The future, OUR future, begins today.

8/19/2021 UPDATE:

Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community