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Great Links to share/discuss on learning about how to combat racism and what's next (movies, videos, books, clips, activities, etc.).
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/black-history-movies-that-tackle-racism
https://www.raceforward.org/videos/systemic-racism
-Book: Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell.
-Marita Golden’s books, particularly, “Skin Deep,” an anthology on race relations between black and white women.
What's next/What can be done?
Donate to organizations that fight against the disproportionate treatment of Blacks (NAACP, Urban League, United Negro College Fund, etc.)
Many have been asking what they can do to make real change during these times...check out the #8CantWait campaign. These 8, Use of Force policies can reduce police violence by 72%...and your mayor has the power to adopt them now. Call or email your mayors and tell them to adopt these 8, life-saving policies now. Visit 8cantwait.org to find your mayor's contact info and see what measures your city may already be taking.
You should not be color blind, nor teach your children to be color blind...
The Human Genome Project has taught us that 98.9% of our DNA is all the same and we need to recognize AND celebrate the differences.
Make sure your playdates and Mommy and Me gatherings are diverse.
Start talking skin color, hair texture, etc. early and often because kids already see and recognize the differences at young ages.
Say "black," "African American," "Hispanic-American," "Asian American," etc. out loud, so you can celebrate differences and begin early to come together and make a difference.
Black people can not be the only ones teaching America about racism-- it's a combined effort.
Also, in case you're unfamiliar with the Doll Test, here's a look...
Useful Links
NAACP legal Defense and Education Fund
Equal Justice Initiative
Black lives Matter
American Civil Liberties Union
National Civil Rights Museum
National Fair Housing Alliance
Black AIDS Institute
Advent Capital Management
Brown Capital Management
Official Black Wall Street App
listing of black owned businesses across the country
We Buy Black
Mahogany Books
BeautyBakerie.com
vegan lipstick
Briogeohair.com
natural haircare products
Curls.biz
natural haircare products
My Brother's Keeper Alliance
Girls Opportunity Alliance
Obama.org
100 Black Men of America, Inc.
Black Girls CODE
United Negro College Fund
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Black and Bold (coffees and teas)
McBride Sisters (Black Girl Magic wine)