The murder of George Floyd not only revealed the systematic and ongoing police violence toward Black and Brown bodies, but also exposed the pervasiveness of racism embedded in our society. Since his death in May, many more Black men and women have been killed and calls for justice have gone unanswered. As protesters continue to fill the streets to demand justice, many of us have wondered what we can do to help in the immediate term and more importantly, how we can create a country with true equity and justice for all.
This resource page is geared toward individual donors who are looking to increase their knowledge about the intersections of race and the criminal justice system in America, understand the issues connected to institutional racism against Black communities, ensure all voices are heard in our democracy and give effectively to organizations working toward systems change. Check back for regular updates.