Hello everyone,
This is an informative post about the Black Lives Matter Movement.
This isn't an update, I just want as many people as possible to see this. If that annoys you, feel free to ignore this issue and exercise your extreme privilege!
I really do not want any comments about how you wished this was an update. There are important issues being discussed so be respectful and leave if you can not handle it.
I understand this app can be a way to escape all the craziness so I will continue updating and do not feel guilty for taking time to unwind and destress. But ignoring it is not an option and I felt the need to speak out.
I'd like to start off by saying if you do not support Black Lives Matter, we are not friends and you are not welcome here. All lives can not matter until black lives do.
So again if you do not support black people, please leave, block me, whatever. I do not want you here.
I do not have the biggest audience some might say this app is not the place to talk about politics, but this is not political. This is a human rights issue.
Even if this message only reaches a few people, a change has been made. Coming up with excuses not to speak out about this issue are only adding to the problem. So I encourage everyone, if you have any sort of platform, use it.
I want to share websites that have very helpful resources for educating yourself, donating, and signing petitions.
WAYS TO HELP FOR FREE:
1. Attend Protests if it is safe for you to do so!!
2. Educate Yourself on the Issue:
2a. Notes for White People participating in the protests:
https://www.afsc.org/blogs/acting-in-faith/note-to-self-white-people-taking-part-blacklivesmatter-protests
(To white people: Please spread the word and recognize white privilege is very real. Be an ally and use your privilege to protect those who can not.)
2b. Anti Racism Resources:
http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
(It is not enough to be not racist. You must be ANTI-racist.)
2c. Black Lives Matter Goals/Focus:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/blms-whatmatters2020-goals-and-focus/
3. Sign Petitions:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.purewow.com/news/petitions-black-lives-matter%3famphtml=true
If you scroll down on the link below there are great petitions to sign!! It only takes a few seconds to support!!
https://www.swaay.com/ally-resources-black-lives-matter
4. Stream Youtube videos
Look up "Black Lives Matter Donation" on Youtube and find videos that will donate all ad revenue to BLM organizations!
5. Call out the racist people in your life!
**I want to say please do not do this if it can put you in danger!! But if it is safe, educate any friends or family on what if going on! Do not let them be racist without consequences!
Places to Donate: (if you can!!)
70+ Bail Funds:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd
Support Black Journalists:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-journalists-therapy-relief-fund
There are so many more go fund me pages as I am sure you are aware! Do research! If you have money to donate, please consider it!!
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Thank you for reading this
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