Hey guys, this is a long awaited episode that is very important to discuss, especially right now in a (I’d like to think) time where society is evolving and growing for the better. Here are the resources I talked about in the pod that I recommend you check out:

This is obviously a great resource for everything: https://blacklivesmatter.com

Yale course: https://oyc.yale.edu/NODE/46

I mentioned a video on YouTube that you can watch to donate for free, but sadly, it was taken down. If you search “blm donation” on YouTube, you should be able to find similar videos though.

Follow @iamtabithabrown for loads of positivity.

Watch Dear White People, American son, fruitvale station, or clemency, or the 13th on Netflix to learn more about racism in America and private prisons benefiting off of poc prisoners.

Article i was talking about about trumps new bill that erases trans rights protection in healthcare: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/06/12/us/politics/trump-transgender-rights.amp.html

Great article about a former cop giving an inside perspective on the going ons of the police system: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBSNzhXg3Qk/?igshid=1kk9ix8dep7rl

I know this is a lil off topic, but I always wondered about this, so if you did too, here is an quick read about why white people wearing traditional black hair styles is racist: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJ6S8ApXeF/?igshid=1g7a49r7h1z14

This is a great thread on defunding the police: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQ8I4mqVXs/?igshid=1e6nl6p3i4tb0

Since it’s pride month, here’s a really good igtv on lgbtqia+ history: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_ZELcmHthu/?igshid=1jty3yn8fjvev

“A guide to white privilege”: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9DfahhBChU/?igshid=1td76g8zh4ale

Rebuttals for racism: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBG22P6paTb/?igshid=1cjvweueb7350

how to educate but also take care of yourself: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBL13WNHp7W/?igshid=18wnh46753wh4

Donate/support black queer and trans organizations here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBDoiY5BisQ/?igshid=s8kotv84kjeb

Here are a bunch of petitions that you can sign to take action while social distancing :) https://www.bleumag.com/2020/06/03/30-blm-petitions-you-should-sign-right-now/

If you are planning on protesting, do it safely and peacefully (wear masks and try to social distance as best as you can as well). Here is a resource on protester rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/

Stay safe and healthy, I love ya! Enjoy!

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