#endracialinjustice

[piscesinthedeepblue]

Think about your reasoning behind posting #blacklivesmatter. Are you doing it to gain justice and equality for black lives? Or simply to be part of a movement without any contribution beyond a black screen? Or are you enjoying captializing on this movement and these protests?

Think about what you’ll be doing in a months time and what you’ll be using your social media platforms for.

Join petitions to better black lives matter.

Join petitions to all the black lives lost who deserve justice.

Petition to defund the police.

Donate if you are able to.

Support black businesses.

Change your own mindset to being anti-racism and to imparting this onto those closest to you.

[hippo-dont-care]

Petition to stop using the word "Offended" and start saying "Insulted" example: "You insulted that person by misgendering them.", "You insulted them when you used that slur", "You insulted her when you catcalled her." End of example. The reason i bring this up (and by all means feel free to disagree. I'm a little out of it right now so i probably don't make any sense) is that people have started to turn the word "Offended" into the punchline of a joke and they use that as a way to dismiss the claims and say things like "we offended the snowflakes" and then give each other high fives and HJs like they're top shit and go on their bigoted merry ways. I don't know y'all maybe this has already been said and tried and I'm late for the party. It's just a thought i had while waiting for my computer to update and drinking work away. I love Y'all. Have a good one. Stay safe.

[dawson800]

I so sick of ill inform racist ass holes.... this racist sack odiviously does not know who he's f***king with.

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Tulsa, 1996. Photo by David Crenshaw

[trigonometry-is-my-bitch]

In the light of the racial Injustice we have seen in America, where a Black man named George Floyd was murdered at the hands of the US police, and where Breonna Taylor, a Black EMT, was murdered while sleeping in her home by police without uniform, and many other brutalities take place every day in America unto black people that goes unheard, it lifts my spirits to see people all around the world in support of the Black lives matter movement for racial justice.

I am heartbroken to watch their governments show little to no support for their people protesting against racism, when they have plenty to talk about from their unsettled past actions during the colonial era, as well as institutionalised racism which breathes today in their countries. 

In the years of 1884 - 1914, the Berlin conference saw many of the major nations of europe partake in the colonisation of African countries known as the Scramble for Africa, which set a low bar for the history of mankind. You can and should read all about the atrocities onto African people, such as the Human Zoos, or the genocides which took place under the foot of colonial powers

I ask you to remember the starving to death of 65,000 Herero people, 80% of their number. And the 10,000 Nama people, 50% of their number in German concentration camps like Shark Island. They were the first genocides of the 20th century, we are only in the beginning of the 21st. The effects are still suffered today.

I ask you to remember the Belgium Rubber mines which saw the people of Congo enslaved and tortured. Even today countries like France interfere with African politics, and are forcing 14 african ex-colonies to pay colonial tax since their independence. 85% of these countries’ national reserve is controlled by France. The effects are still suffered today.

The colonial powers did not care to make amends with the ex-colony states after the end of colonialism, which saw many african nations and cultures in total ruin. They carved up borders that were not there, grouping and racially categorising indigenous people, which saw tribes amongst the desolation of a sacked continent at war with each other, and lead to incidents such as those seen in Rwanda.

Now today you hear white supremacist leaders that accomplish nothing for their citizens, calling African nations “shithole countries”. The painting of the african continent is that they cannot develop their cultural identity like Europe can because they are inferior, and not because while they were subjugated, their culture was abolished for being unlike theirs, and surely therefore barbaric. Or they cannot create strong economies like Europe can because they are inferior, while the wealth of those european countries is built on the spoils of a war against Africans, those same Africans did not choose to be engaged in.

And in america, white supremacy will convince you today that black people are lazy, after fighting a civil war to keep them enslaved, to do the hard labour for them because black people were just so good at building roads and the White house.

It is not okay to be silent about racism. It is equally dangerous to humanity to leave mankind’s sins unhealed and conveniently forgotten, because the pain is felt every day by black people and african nations by racism which lives today just as fresh as then in the beginning of Colonialism. The effects of racism don’t go away because a government stops carving up your homeland, or enslaving your people, the problem gets passed down on both sides of the conflict and becomes a generational issue like we are seeing in Britain, Africa, America, and other parts of the world.

I live in the United Kingdom, so I call for the government to come forward and address properly the injustice done to ethnic minorities today in britain, as well as in the past. I call for other European countries to address racism in a similar manner officially, if you are a European citizen, you should call upon your government too. Italy, Spain, Portugal, France,Belgium, Britain are failing to engage the public in conversation about racism.

European Governments are failing the people taking a stand against racism and protesting. Because they are hiding in shame like the biblical adam  who knew he had sinned. If only they put the same level of energy and enthusiasm in healing the wounds of centuries of racism as they did sowing its seeds.

To start, I call for the Statue of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes, proudly displayed at Oriel College, Oxford University, to be taken down and put in a museum. In 2016, a petition to remove the statue which represents British white supremacy, was refused because “the statue was a reminder of the complexity of history and of the legacies of colonialism”. There is nothing complex at all about colonialism, that is only delusional exceptionalism born from white supremacy. It is animalistic barbarism, and failure of compassion that forever left a stain upon humanity, which at least we can learn from - in a museum. If it is indeed history it should be put in a museum.

Sign the petition to remove the Cecil Rhodes statue.

Please, share this, and do all that you can to support the movement for racial justice. Do what you can in your country.

Donate to Black lives matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

[thesoulofagemini]

[mrsveejimoh]

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A post shared by Vanessa Jimoh (@mrs.veejimoh) on Aug 9, 2020 at 5:37pm PDT

Our differences could make us stronger if only we tried to understand each other! It may not affect you personally, but it will hit a chain in your links and connections eventually.

[satandidntaskforthis]

HOW TO HELP

If your like me, and you can’t vote/donate/leave the house I have a few things you can do:

SIGN PETITIONS! It’s free, it doesn’t take more then a minute, and it helps.

Also... sharing those petitions, no matter how small your platform is SHARE THINGS!

Watch youtubers who are using profit from videos to donate. Play the videos throughout the day, it’s an easy way to help out.

Educate yourself! Find videos, articles, books, movies, podcasts, shows, etc. about racism and police brutality and anything that relates to today. Staying informed is one of the most important things to do.

CALL OUT RACISM! I know, it’s going to be uncomfortable but your going to have to do it. Even if it’s your best friend who accidentally said something racist, you still need to hold them accountable.

Share links! I mentioned this before but share links, articles, videos, etc. so people can easily find information.

We’ve come to a point where silence is oppression. Silence is violence. Posting on your instagram is a good start but it’s takes more then that. It’s those uncomfortable conversations that will have an affect.

If you have kids in the future, and they ask you what you did during the 2020 protests, don’t disappoint them

[mamamayeye]

I feel like white women should be the most distraught with everything that’s happening to black men these days. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[akasunanovitu]

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[amandasageart]

New print editions now available of this painting💫The 'Water Protector' is dedicated to the original mother of the human race. She stands for equal rights for all her children. It is time that racial inequality be recognized as absolutely unacceptable and will not continue to be tolerated. She carries ultimate compassion in her unwavering gaze. She is here to remind us of the sacredness of all life. All profits from the sale of the original and print editions will go to support Markham middle school 6th grade teacher Matt Kerr @matthew_kerr12 in Watts, CA with his efforts to integrate more opportunity through the arts for his students and school.
I have been working with him, visiting his class, painting murals in the school over the past couple years with fellow artists @linzys_heart_work @michaelirish.art @moniqueboileau.art @zion_sol to inspire and uplift one of the most underprivileged and primarily black and hispanic communities in Los Angeles county. 
I support direct action through direct contact knowing these funds will go directly to supporting children that will greatly benefit. Please share✨ Link to shop in my bio✨ DM if you are interested in the original Thank you for your support! . . . #blacklivesmatter #visionaryart #endracialinjustice #endracism https://www.instagram.com/p/CBdd3rypPX_/?igshid=s0x9eb2kwjsk

[mvaanzaal]

“Unity” here is an abstract I made in order to raise funds for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in support of BLM and the protest movement.

Check the buy link for purchase details.

As an artist, and a white man, I can use my platform and my skills to raise awareness and funds that in some small way can help change things. It is the very least I can do. I don’t want recognition, I want change for my brothers and sisters who are struggling.

I have created an abstract representation of two disparate hands intertwined, in fact blending into one another. The background is a blue, optimistic sky. The more the hands blend the harder it is to distinguish between them. It is the same with people. The more we get to know people who look different than us, the more we see their humanity and our common bond. The lowest common denominator among all people is our humanity. We need to recognize that and start to assume that first, our prejudgment should be that the person we see is human. We should start there.

I am donating all proceeds to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. This is a limited edition print with 500 in each size 8x10 & 16x20, framing is available.

https://shop.8x10.co/vaanzaal/2648

[theunicornblogger]

Super cool shirts that donate money to good causes

Name of product | Quote from website to where proceeds go

https://nobadapples.bigcartel.com/product/no-bad-apples-tee | Bad Apples Tee: “100% of proceeds will be donated to help rebuild Minneapolis small businesses and defund Minneapolis police, through the "We Love Lake Street" & "Reclaim the Block" organizations.” -$20 

https://oneofthesedaysco.com/products/peaceful-revolution-longsleeve-shirt | Peaceful Revolution Longsleeve Shirt: “100% of the proceeds of this shirt will be donated through Act Blue to be split evenly between: Black Lives Matter Global, Network, National Bail Out, Know Your Rights Camp, Black Voters Matter Fund, BYP100, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The National Police Accountability Project, Color of Change Education Fund, Unicorn Riot, Campaign Zero, Advancement Project, The Marshall Project” -$120

https://www.freshjive.com/products/black-is-not-a-crime-tee-black | Black Is Not a Crime Tee: “100% of the profits go to The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenge racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.” -$40

https://hypland.com/collections/all/products/western-blm-shirt-black?variant=34508353306787 | Western BLM Shirt: “AS A BLACK OWNED BUSINESS, WE ARE OUTRAGED BY THE HISTORICAL AND MOST RECENT EVENTS REGARDING POLICE BRUTALITY AND RACISM IN AMERICA. WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH ALL GROUPS, BUSINESSES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR QUEST TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES WHICH HAVE POISONED AMERICA FOR CENTURIES. IT IS TIME FOR EVERYONE TO TAKE A STAND, REGARDLESS OF YOUR SKIN COLOR OR NATIONALITY. 

TO SUPPORT WE ARE RE-RELEASING OUR 2017 BLACK HISTORY MONTH COLLECTION, AND 100% OF PROCEEDS RAISED WILL BE DONATED TOWARDS A CALIFORNIA BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC RACISM AND VIOLENCE.” -$28

https://www.menacelosangeles.com/collections/products/products/no-justice-no-peace-uv-reactive-print-t-shirt | No Justice No Peace UV Reactive Print T-Shirt:  “NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE! 100% of proceeds from this item will be donated to the Colin Kaepernick Know Your Rights Camp, an organization dedicated to educating and empowering Black and Brown communities.” -$45

https://www.hyperflybrand.com/collections/new/products/the-george-floyd-tee | The George Floyd Tee: “So many shootings that so often go ignored by mainstream media - the names on this shirt represent the Black men and boys who have been shot and killed by police under suspicious circumstances can serve as a tragic reminder of the dangers Black and brown citizens face upon being born into a world of hate that has branded them as suspects since birth.

All proceeds of this shirt will be donated to the Gianna Floyd Fund. We are currently working on putting together a list of ways we can all make a difference and support the cause as well as real change.” -$50

https://foreverylivingthing.com/collections/winter-19/products/fuck-you-if-youre-racist-tee | Fuck You If You’re Racist Tee: “Fuck you if you’re racist 

All profits will be donated to the National Bail Out fund.” -$20

https://babylon.la/collections/summer-20/products/bailout-tee | Rights Tee: “100% of the proceeds from this tee will be donated to The Bail Project to help release protestors who have been arrested in the streets for using their voices to make a change. We originally released this graphic in 2015 but we feel this is more relevant now than ever. If you can’t purchase a tee we suggest you do whatever it is you can to help the cause whether it be spreading useful information, signing petitions, protesting etc.. Now is the time for action. Stick together. Make a plan. Rise above.” -$46

https://www.shftworld.com/shop/thisblacklifematters | This Black Life Matters// AB Media Group x Shft World: “100% OF PROFIT FROM SALES  WILL BE SPLIT 50/50 BETWEEN THE OFFICIAL GEORGE FLOYD  MEMORIAL FUND & BLACK VISIONS COLLECTIVE.” -$30 for adults BUT THEY HAVE SOME FOR BABIES STARTING AT $14 SO IF YOU HAVE A BABY BUY ONE AND POST PICS BECAUSE AWWWW

https://nosleeprecords.com/products/we-stand-with-you-shirt | We Stand With You Shirt: “100% of proceeds to be donated to George Floyd, Black Visions Collective, Reclaim the Block, The Bail Project and Facing History.” -$20 

[thelmel]

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