Resources for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month and alliance with the Black Lives Matter movement, we’ve compiled a list of resources for you to support the Black community. The year of 2020 has taught us that racism is still present in society and we must unite to fight the discrimination the Black community face.
Educate Yourself on Systemic Racism
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
Alexander uncovers the incredibly sad truth behind the criminal justice system and how systemic racism is the root issue of racial inequality in the United States. This book discusses the intertwine between race, racism, and incarceration with shocking statistics. Her book has empowered many to spread awareness about systemic racism and develop ways to make a change.
Check out this interview with Michelle Alexander 10 years after the publication.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-new-yorker-interview/ten-years-after-the-new-jim-crow
13th Directed by Ava DuVernay
In this 2016 documentary directed by Ava DuVernay, the film centers around race, justice, and mass incarnation (same topics as Michelle Alexander’s book).
She walks us through the history of slavery and segregation is explored to better understand how systemic racism has impacted society decades later.
The title of the film came from the 13th amendment which states “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States.” Slavery still exists in the form of mass incarceration since Black Americans are disproportionately more likely to be incarcerated.
Watch the full documentary on youtube today with this link!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8
Support Black-Owned Businesses
Whether you’re shopping locally or online, do your research and support Black-owned businesses. Where you choose to spend your money is a voice of support! It’s much larger than shopping, it’s about supporting the Black community and showing unity.
Here at StoreyLine, we’re proud to be partnering with awesome Black-owned brands. Check them out below!
Flaunt Body - Inclusive beauty brand creating skincare products for everyone, founded by Cameron Moore.
https://storey-line.com/collections/flaunt-body
Gilded Body - amazing scented candles and body care products, founded by Blair Armstrong.
https://storey-line.com/collections/gilded-body
AbsoluteJOI - Founded by Dr. Anne Beal, the brand creates clean skincare products made for women of color.
https://storey-line.com/collections/absolutejoi
Donate
Donating to causes that fight for racial justice helps organizations take action to support the Black community.
The American Civil Liberties Union - https://www.aclu.org/
Fighting for racial justice and equality in the United States.
The Bail Project - https://bailproject.org/mission/
Combating mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system.
We hope these resources help you have a better understanding of the racism the Black community face on a daily basis. In order for change to happen, every voice matters! Have those hard conversations with your friends and family, speak up when you see discrimination, and continue educating yourself on the issue.
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This resource guide is brought to you by me, Nancy Nguyen ❤️