Black Lives Matter

If your first instinct to argue with us, that's okay. There are probably reasons why you have that instinct. It's baked into a lot of so-called "culture", it's very common, but the good news is you can overcome it if you are willing.

Social Justice is our responsibility too.

Hi! Thanks for being an ally in our collective journey towards an equitable society. We are a co-working space and business/networking hub. This page is dedicated to promoting organizations and resources that address inequality; amplifying melanated voices; highlighting the work of black and brown artists and writers; and holding space for folks to share examples of people and companies "getting it right." 

This is a work in progress. Please share your constructive criticism. Please share with your friends and community. Please take action.

Anti-racism Resources for

White People (click below)

Anti-Racism Resources

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
By Peggy McIntosh

Interested in having conversations with other white people about structural racism and implicit bias? We are thinking of putting together a zoom discussion group. Send us an email and we'll include you.

Dive In!

There are so many great places to start. Here's nine. We will constantly update this with community suggestions.

Nicole Cardoza is a social entrepreneur, investor, and public speaker. She  has created a daily anti-racism email that is filled with practices and resources. 

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Go down an instagram rabbit hole... This week's starting place is Kadir Nelson, because of his incredible image on the cover of the New Yorker. Follow him, and follow someone he follows, and follow someone they follow and so on.

Black Art In America

Want to support black artists? Here's your link.  ​

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@mygrandadyscloset
Curated by @legacybros An archive of historical men’s clothing through the lens of black men globally, and modalities of sartorial performance.

Can not adequately express how much we love Amina Mucciolo. We love her so mucch. Her instagram. Her Linktree.
Alert: Amina is currently in a battle with a toy manufacturer who made a doll based on her image and is refusing to compensate or acknowledge her. Help her here.

In response to the anti-racism protests that have broken out around the world in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, the Criterion Channel is lifting its paywall on all of its titles by Black filmmakers and documentaries relating to the Black experience.

Take Anywhere

Featured Podcasts

Listen to ‘1619,’ a Podcast From The New York Times
An audio series on how slavery has transformed America, connecting past and present through the oldest form of storytelling.

As a black woman, historian, and Christian with a passion for truth, authenticity, faith, and just being real, Lettie discusses history, social justice, self-care, race, and whatever else stirs her mind. Her engaging discussions about history provide a fact-based, unique, and simply connected view of complex issues in a time when historical background needs to meet current controversies. In addition, her conversations about self-care and life give a boost of encouragement while showing the importance of holding truths.

On Pod Save the People, organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with fellow activists Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Sam Sinyangwe, and writer Dr. Clint Smith. They offer a unique take on the news, with a special focus on overlooked stories and topics that often impact people of color. 

 Read and Heed

Pro-tip: Read and heed does not mean contact them and ask all your questions. If you have questions ask us, and we will try to direct you to folks who have CHOSEN to be available to answer questions when they have time.

Michelle Cassandra Johnson

Michelle is a social justice activist, empath and intuitive healer. She leads yoga classes, workshops, teacher trainings, retreats, and anti-oppression trainings. She is the author of Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yoga to Create a Just World 
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Instagram

LeRon Barton

Instagram
Twitter
LeRon is a friend of a friend. I've casually followed his career as a writer and speaker for a while and I've always been struck by his eloquence and honesty. That kind of honesty is a form of generosity, and I thank him for it.
-Lia

Layla F. Saad

Please do not DM Layla on Instagram. She is reserving her energy for her important work. Thanks!

Note: Michelle Alexander doesn't have an Instagram account, or we would have absolutely included it. Buy her book:
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

Layla F. Saad's reading list:

This is a great collection, thoughtfully assembled, for people who are willing to do the work. Links go to Amazon...

Organizational Guides for Allyship

These organizations have created excellent guides. Download and read these documents for tons of information and resources including donation links, reading lists, educational activities and much more. 

Airbnb

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Hairstory

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Also...

Structural racism in healthcare is real and it's an epidemic. Consider a different approach to health. Here's some videos to get you started.