Resources to Support Black Lives Matter
There are many ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Here are a few we want to highlight. We focused on the Seattle-King County area as that is the area we serve. This is by no means a complete list, and we encourage you to continue to look for ways to support the movement. For a master list of national resources, click here (including mental health resources!!) and for a comprehensive Resource Document for This Moment, click here.
DONATE
For direct donations, check out these organizations:
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County
If you don’t have money, you can still donate by watching monetized YouTube videos. Make sure you turn off ad blockers and don’t skip the ads. Watch here.
PROTEST
Attend a protest and let your voice be heard! Be mindful that we are still in the midst of a global pandemic, so be sure to take the necessary precautions to stay safe.
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County’s Statewide Silent March and General Strike on Friday, June 12
Attend a vigil for George Floyd every Monday evening in Rainier Valley
Where to livestream the Seattle protests
SIGN A PETITION
There are numerous petitions out there. The #blacklivesmatter Google Doc compiles a long list of them and lots of other useful information.
REGISTER TO VOTE
With the 2020 presidential election coming up in the midst of a global pandemic, voting may be impacted. Make sure your voice is heard by registering to vote!
Washington State Voter Registration
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND THOSE AROUND YOU
“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” - Angela Davis
Put in the work to be an anti-racist and a better ally to the movement. Share what you learn with those around you (friends, family, co-workers) and if you have kids, consider the lessons you’re teaching them implicitly and explicitly.
Please don’t ask Black folks to educate you unless they offer. (If that’s not enough for you, here’s one reason why.) Turn to these resources instead:
From a Model Minority - An Introduction to BLM (written by one of our SPIN Girls mentors)
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County’s statement on recent protests and the actions of Seattle's mayor.
Anti-Racism Resources for White People
How to Talk About Race, Justice, and Equality with Your Children
Queen Anne Book Company’s Adult Reading List for Justice and Change
SUPPORT BLACK-LED & BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES
If you’re already ordering takeout or buying some new things, check out these Black-led and Black-owned businesses, restaurants, and organizations.
Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle
Black-Owned Businesses & Restaurants in Seattle You Can Support Right Now
Support These Local Black-Owned Businesses & Non-Profits and Help Make Change
Stay safe, take care of yourselves and each other, and continue to fight for what’s right. We’ll continue to update this post as needed. #BlackLivesMatter