How to Be a Black Lives Matter Ally

The Black Lives Matter Movement has sparked the interest of many who want to learn more. How can you be an ally? Here are some things that you can do:

• Find out more about what the Black Lives Matter Movement is and what inspired it.
• Learn about bias, confirmation bias & how to challenge it or see information on media bias. 
• Read the books and articles on our Antiracist reading list to get a better understanding of what is happening, what is at stake. 
• Watch streaming media on allyship, antiracsim and how to move forward. 
• Donate to Support justice and equity for Black Americans today
• Exercise your right to vote. 
• If you'd like to participate in a protest, try How to find a Black Lives Matter protest in your area and be sure to check know your rights.  
• Support black owned businesses. Try 100 Black-Owned Businesses To Support from Forbes or How to find and support Black-owned businesses — and why it's important from Mashable.
• Report racism on social media. How to Report Things on Facebook, Report violations on Twitter or see Lifehacker How to Report Racist or Abusive Posts on Social Media.
• Dig deeper. Learn more about African American History, Abolition, Civil Rights Movement, Juneteenth & Emancipation or Racism & Racial Justice. 

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