BLM Resources
Black Lives Matter.
Today, tomorrow, always. We stand with our BIPOC community, and have provided resources below for those looking to educate themselves further on the BLM movement and anti-racism.
BLM Resources
Book Lists
For adults: https://www.booktable.net/black-lives-matter-reading-list
For younger readers: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/2020/05/black-lives-matter-book-list-for-kids-and-teens
Social Media Accounts to Follow
List of anti-racist Instagram accounts:
A few BIPOC influencers:
My picks for instagram accounts to follow:
@diversifyyournarrative
@pdx.blm.events
@dontshootpdx
@soyouwanttotalkabout (not always BLM related but I love the way they discuss social issues in easier ways to understand!)
Informative Websites
Black Lives Matter Global Network 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: https://blacklivesmatter.com/
A helpful set of links put together by a high school student to help further anti-racist education or assist the BLM movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Local news outlet The Mercury with a list of ways to support the black community in Portland: https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2020/06/02/28499055/things-you-can-do-to-support-the-black-community-and-promote-anti-racist-efforts
Support Local BIPOC Folx
Directory of Black-owned eateries: https://iloveblackfood.com/pdx-directory/
Black-owned companies in Portland: https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/black-owned-businesses-service-directory
BIPOC Resources
Comprehensive list of therapy resources for BIPOC/Queer Folx: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dWShg0TZ7nJz5YJsCa1DyGCGTJMrUEd8du5vC6boVhs/mobilebasic
Self care for people of color after psychological trauma: http://justjasmineblog.com/self-care-for-people-of-color-after-emotional-and-psychological-trauma/
