Via Noname’s Book Club: Reading material for the homies. Noname’s Book Club is an online/irl community dedicated to uplifting POC voices. We do this by highlighting two books each month written by authors of color. In addition to our social media presence we feel it is highly important to have free in-person meet ups to … Read More
Via #BecauseWe’veRead: A radical, international book club challenging understandings of the status quo & mobilizing communities globally. The current book: The Fire Next Time (& other Readings on Black U.S. Liberation), “You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” The past week, the United … Read More
Via Open Yale Course: African American History: From Emancipation to the Present Course Number AFAM 162 About the Course The purpose of this course is to examine the African American experience in the United States from 1863 to the present. Prominent themes include the end of the Civil War and the beginning of Reconstruction; African … Read More
Via Change.org: Justice for Elijah McClain August 24th, 2019, 23-year-old Elijah McClain was walking home after buying some tea at a local convenience store. According to Elijah’s family, Elijah, who was anemic, preferred to wear a ski mask to keep his face warm while he was walking. The Aurora Police Department received a call of … Read More
Via the Black in BC Community Support Fund: As we live through this quickly evolving time of transition, there are folks who are experiencing unexpected financial harm that can not wait for governmental systems of aid. Black folks over represent these communities. This Black community support initiative is a fundraiser for a low-barrier, emergency, micro-grant … Read More
Via United We Dream: United We Dream always has your back. During these uncertain times, it is important that we stick together and are well informed. We’ve created these resources to help guide your family during these unprecedented times. Check out United We Dream for the following resources and more: Informational Resources The NationalUndocuFund Frequently … Read More
