Resources for Equity and Justice
If you’re like us, starting your educational journey into this world can be very overwhelming. We have compiled a list of resources that will continuously be updated with new information. Thank you for being present and engaged in this dialogue.
- Jen, Michelle & Lucas
Have trust and patience.
Participate in safe space discussion
Support and/or join an organization
Follow and stay informed
Know your Council Members
Review these petitions
Additional resources
VOTE!
1. Participate in Safe Space Discussion
Let’s Get Talking
Safe Space, Constructive Discussion, Education and Create Meaningful Action.
Join: zoom.eayikes.org
Schedule:
June 2nd, Tuesday, 4pm
June 6th, Saturday, 5pm
2. Support an Organization
Black Lives Matter
The call for Black lives to matter is a rallying cry for ALL Black lives striving for liberation.
Unicorn Riot
Dedicated to exposing root causes of dynamic social and environmental issues through amplifying stories and exploring sustainable alternatives in today’s globalized world.
Movement 4 Black Lives
Week of Action categorized by Green (low risk), Yellow (medium risk), and Red (high risk). Additional information can be found for ways to be involved beyond this week.
The Bail Project
Effort to combat mass incarceration at the front end of the system. We pay bail for people in need, reuniting families and restoring the presumption of innocence.
Communities United Against Police Brutality
We provide support for survivors of police brutality and families of victims so they can reclaim their dignity and join the struggle to end police brutality.
3. Follow and stay informed
People’s Budget
Take action now to make sure the LA City budget reflects the values of the City of LA
4. Know your Council Members
Find your council member
Determine which council member represents your district
Council member directory
List of contact information for all districts
https://www.lacity.org/government/popular-information/elected-officials/city-council
5. Review these Petitions
Color of Change
Demand the officers who killed George Floyd are charged with murder.
Or text Floyd to 55156
Black Lives Matter
6. Additional Resources
Documentary, 13th
This is important, learn about how entrenched the issue is. Ultimately why Black Lives Matter is SO important right now.
Podcast, Project 1619
An audio series on how slavery has transformed America, connecting past and present through the oldest form of storytelling.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html
Book, So You Want to Talk About Race
Widespread reporting on aspects of white supremacy--from police brutality to the mass incarceration of Black Americans--has put a media spotlight on racism in our society. Still, it is a difficult subject to talk about. How do you tell your roommate her jokes are racist? Why did your sister-in-law take umbrage when you asked to touch her hair--and how do you make it right? How do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend?
https://smile.amazon.com/You-Want-Talk-About-Race/dp/1580058825/
Psychological First Aid
Five steps to have trauma-informed discussions with with kids.
Anti-Racism Guide
This is a resource for people who want to do active anti-racism work in their lives and communities. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now.
https://www.notion.so/Anti-racism-Guide-31ae62793b684ea1bdddefe8cfa84c19
In Support of Black-Owned Restaurants
List of restaurants to support in Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, Orange County, Portland, Vancouver BC, New York
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LHxznjgqCtJpc0wvV_iMMTZXcY0SmBqNDeUWHPx5IAs/htmlview#
