Like all of you, we’re feeling angry and heartbroken this week. We are mourning the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and too many other black people who should still be alive today.
We are also angry and heartbroken at the news of the attack against Iyanna Dior, a black trans woman, in Minneapolis earlier this week. Transgender people of color experience disproportionately high rates of violence, and so often their stories don’t receive the media attention they should.
These are not new issues by any means – many folks and organizations have been working to end anti-Black violence for years. Our programs are grounded in the belief that violence is rooted in systems of oppression – so it is imperative to address racist violence as part of any comprehensive effort to prevent violence in our communities.
Resolve has and will continue to address racial injustice and alternatives to police intervention in our violence prevention programs. We have also been sharing resources on social media and among our staff, and wanted to share them with you through this blog as well.
For those of you who have been affected by police or state violence, we know this news cycle can be difficult & traumatic. We hope you are able to prioritize your own self-care and take breaks from the news & social media when you need to. Here are a few resources lists in case they’re helpful:
- 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country
- Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week
- 8 Mental Health Resources For POC Struggling Right Now
For those of you who are not directly affected but would like to work toward racial justice, we have collected some resources for you.
To learn more:
- Justice in June – how to learn more if you have 10, 25, or 40 minutes a day
- 10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyship
- Criminalization Will NOT End Sexual Violence – statement from the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
- Anti-Racist Reading List from Ibram X. Kendi
- List of Black-Owned Bookstores
To take action:
- 26 Ways to be in the Struggle Beyond the Streets
- How to Support the Struggle Against Police Brutality
- Dear White People, This is What We Want You to Do
Resources for parents & caregivers:
- Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
- CNN and ‘Sesame Street’ to host a town hall addressing racism
- Anti-Racism For Kids 101: Starting To Talk About Race
We’ll continue to post more on our Facebook page if you’d like to follow us there. And we would love to hear about any other resources or learning opportunities that have helped during this time.