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Juneteenth 2020 Resources

We stand in solidarity with the black community and its artists and leaders fighting police violence and inequality, and we support the protesters bravely speaking out against police-perpetrated murders and systematic racism.

In honor of this year’s Juneteenth - the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States - Shore Fire’s staff has compiled this list of links and resources to help celebrate Juneteenth. These links include specific calls to action that highlight community enrichment in the arts, sciences, athletics, and more in black communities across the United States. Below you’ll find petitions, donation drives, articles, videos, and more. As our learning continues, we will update this list.

 

Juneteenth Explained

What Is Juneteenth, How Is It Celebrated, and Why Does It Matter?

Juneteenth Is a Reminder That Freedom Wasn’t Just Handed Over

 

Action Items for Support

Petitions that haven't met their goal

How to Sensitively Post Support Online (Virtual Protesting)

Other Things To Do If You Can't Protest 

Difference b/w Real and Performative Allyship

Guide to Talking To Family Members About Racism: Infographic & Taking points

 

Voices to Follow & Content to Watch

This list of Black activists, writers, journalists, and more

Rachel Cargle, academic, writer, and lecturer

Akilah Hughes, host of What A Day podcast on Crooked Media

Jenna Wortham, co-host of Still Processing by The New York Times   

Raquel Willis, Black queer transgender activist, writer and speaker

Alicia Garza, activist, co-creator of Black Lives Matter, founder of Black Futures Lab

Activist and author Marianne Williamson discusses riots in America and where we should go from here

Films you need to watch about race in America

TED Talks series 

 

Buy From Black-Owned Businesses:

Bookstores & suggested texts

Beauty, home decor, apparel, and gifts

Restaurants in NYC

Face masks

25 black-owned home decor businesses

 

Support Youth-oriented community organizations: Donations will go toward funding initiatives for educating Black and brown youth, such as programs for coding, activism camps, and providing books for schools.

Integrate NYC

GirlTrek

Black Girls Code

Colin Kaepernick Know Your Rights Camp

The Conscious Kid

Pretty Brown Girl

Gyrl Wonder

D.R.E.A.M.

HOPE Crew: Hands-On Preservation Experience

 

Support Community enrichment organizations: Donations will go toward arts, technical, or other programs for Black and brown people.

Black and Brown Founders

Black Table Arts

Embrace Race

Voix Noire

African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund

SoGal

Assata’s Daughters; Chicago, Illinois

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha; Twin Cities, Minnesota

Twin Cities Recovery Project; Twin Cities, Minnesota

Black Feminist Project; New York City

Tournament Haus Ballroom Microgrants; Portland, Oregon; Tacoma and Seattle, Washington

BOOM Concepts; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1 Hood; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of Deaf Communities 

Ramp Your Voice! With Vilissa

Autistic People of Color Fund

Disability Justice Culture Club

 

     Therapy & Wellness Services

Tips for Coping with Racial Trauma: A Holistic Toolkit for Coping With Racial Trauma

Inclusive Therapists: a site that hopes to make therapy seeking safer from micro-aggressions, prejudice, and language/financial barriers by linking marginalized populations with culturally responsive care.

Therapy for Black Girls: this space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant for first-time therapy seekers and to de-stigmatize therapy.

Therapy for Black Men: a directory to help Black men find a wide range of resources aimed at helping them in their search for a multiculturally-competent therapist.

Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness: an organization that believes they can sustain mental wellness through connecting to resources and supporting one another through building community, sharing information, and connecting Black women to quality mental wellness services.

Ethel's Club: An online community designed for people of color to thrive. Enjoy workshops, wellness sessions and live concerts from the comfort of home.

HealHaus: a membership that has combined diverse healing modalities and practitioners under one roof to provide people with an inclusive space focused on holistic health and wellness.