Black Lives Matter.
We are here to use our platform and our voices to speak out about the oppression and systemic racism that has been plaguing our country. We stand united with the Black people in our community. Our hope is to raise awareness and raise resources for the movement in anti-racism. Below you can find a few donation organizations as well as different ways we can all be advocates in our day to day lives.
How can I donate?
Here is a small list of organizations to consider.
What is BLM?
Your donation to BLM helps fund global campaigns and events led to connect black people from all over the world who have a shared desire for justice, to act together in their communities. They affirm the lives of Black queer and trans folks, disabled folks, undocumented folks, folks with records, women, and all Black lives along the gender spectrum. They are a collective of liberators who believe in an inclusive and expansive movement.
What is the Loveland Foundation?
This organization partnerships with Therapy for Black Girls, National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network, Talkspace and Open Path Collective. Recipients will have access to a comprehensive list of mental health professionals across the country providing high quality, culturally competent services to Black women and girls.
What is the BET + United Way COVID-19 Relief Fund?
The health and financial devastation wrought by COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting the Black community. BET has established a COVID-19 Relief Fund in partnership with United Way to support and amplify relief efforts in our communities that have been severely impacted by the pandemic.
What is this Mega Fund?
Your donation will be split between 70+ community bail funds, mutual aid funds, and racial justice organizers listed on their page.
Here is a list of 115 places to donate to if you’d like more information not listed on our page
https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html
Other Ways To Support
Support Black-Owned Businesses
https://303magazine.com/2020/06/black-owned-businesses-denver/
Volunteer
There are so many ways to contribute to your community. All you have to do is ask if some of these organizations in our city need help, chances are they will say yes!
Research which areas in your neighborhood need help cleaning the city (trash pick up, etc.)
Contact your local protest organizers; ask them if they need help with supplies (water, food, medical supplies, etc.)
Help your local food drive
Volunteer/donate at your local homeless shelter
Contact Denver Human Services for volunteer opportunities
Minority Service Organizations (African Community Center Denver, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, Black Health Resources, etc.)
Contact your local city council members
Sign petitions to reopen cases, hold police accountable, and to receive justice for victims and families
Listen to your local BLM meetings to see what they need of you
Educate yourself
It is a PRIVILEGE to be learning about the oppression and history of black people, instead of experiencing it first-hand. Do your research to better inform yourself. Knowledge is power! Here are a few best-sellers to read.
https://www.cafeconlibrosbk.com/product-page/white-fragility
https://www.events.sankofa.com/blank-2/how-to-be-an-antiracist-hardcover