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Black Lives Matter: Resources

By Miranda Marquit Originally published June 5, 2020 Categories: Content Creation

Looking for Black Lives Matters resources? These are a good start for being engaged and finding the resources you need.

In an effort to help people know where they can look for information, donate to causes, and make a difference, we present these Black Lives Matter resources.

Where to Donate

One way to support efforts for racial justice is to give money. Some places to donate include:

Color of Change: colorofchange.org
Race Forward: raceforward.org
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: naacpldf.org

Also, here’s a great graphic from Paychecks & Balances with some other organizations to consider supporting.

Also, don’t forget the importance of putting your money where your values are. Rich and Resilient Living offers a Crowdsourced Guide to Social Justice Investing to help you figure out where you might put some of your resources.

Mental Health Resources

If you’re struggling with mental health right now, you’re not alone. Connect with resources designed to meet your specific needs.

My Fab Finance offers a list of low-cost therapy resources
The Financial Diet provides a list of resources for Black mental health
HYPEBAE also has a list of mental health resources for POC
Sunshine Behavioral Health has a resource on the mental health issues facing the Black community

Anti-Racism Work

There are some great educational resources on color and money in our June 5 Showcase. Plus, if you want to support African American financial bloggers and influencers, check out this list from My Money Chronicles — there are more than 90.

“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” ― Angela Y. Davis

While supporting and amplifying these voices is important, it’s also important to do the work of becoming anti-racist.

Clever Girl Finance provides information on how to stand against racial injustice.
Grid 202 Partners also offers a great article on how to combat systemic racism
One of the best compilations is this: Anti-Racism Resources for White People
Baby Boomer Super Saver has an article on implicit bias and how that contributes to the racial wealth gap

It’s past time for us to sit on the sidelines. There are many ways you can help. Jason Butler from My Money Chronicles also shared a graphic that describes different ways to be involved.