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List of ways to Donate to BLM Related Causes
American Civil Liberties Union
Activism and petitions for BLM, justice system reform, transgender healthcare rights, ect.
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Black Lives Matter Resources
A main launching point for learning about BLM, and how to help.
"#BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives."
By Princeton University on policing, police violence, racial conflict, and incarceration.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People website.
"Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons."
A document with resources on how to be an ally to the BLM movement, including current petitions.
How to educate people and combat white supremacy, and encourage growth with education and ability.
A campaign for Justice System and police reform through education, and by appealing to policy makers for reformed legislation.
"Campaign Zero encourages policymakers to focus on solutions with the strongest evidence of effectiveness at reducing police violence. Our platform is continuously updated in response to the findings and insights of researchers and organizers nationwide."
"The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society."
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LGBTQIA+ Resources
American Psychological Association: Sexual Orientation and Sexuality
A resource with explanations on what sexuality is, the history of LGBTQIA discrimination, understanding what "coming out" is and why it is important, same-sex marriage, and LGBTQIA parents.
An Ally's Guide to issues facing LGBTQ Americans
An article that has information on what the LGBTQ community is, and the struggles they have/currently face.
Information on global issues and activism for the LGBTQIA+ community.
"OutRight works at the international, regional and national levels to research, document, defend, and advance human rights for LGBTIQ people around the world. We partner directly with human rights defenders, allies and organizations to produce reliable data on the experiences of LGBTIQ people around the world, and research-based advocacy and capacity-building to promote the human rights LGBTIQ people everywhere."
An organisation dedicated to fighting for human rights and LGBTQIA+ rights globally through legislation and education.
"The Council for Global Equality brings together international human rights and intersex activists, foreign policy experts, philanthropists and corporate officials to encourage a clearer and stronger American voice on human rights concerns impacting LGBT and intersex communities around the world."
Suicide prevention for LGBTQIA+ youth.
"Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award :ed: -winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25."
A organisation for education and activism for those a part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
"By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, the Human Rights Campaign strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. HRC envisions a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people are ensured equality and embraced as full of society at home, at work and in every community."
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