Support and Solidarity During a Pandemic

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These are difficult, but not unprecedented, times we’re living in. The centering of violence against Black people is something we’ve faced before. All of us have witnessed moments of this unveiling whether through Rodney King, Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, or George Floyd to name a few. 

As this week has progressed I have heard people ask, what can I do? What should I do? What will be helpful? So, I reached out to a couple of friends who do the work of regularly standing in solidarity with others and asked for their advice. Thank you to Andy and Piper for doing this.

Consider this guide a 101. It will get you going in the right direction. The most important thing is that you start to move. If we stand still and just keep asking the same questions, the answer won’t change. If we start to read, think, and investigate, change can emerge.

This will be some of the hardest work you’ve ever done. As you find answers, your thoughts may change in other areas as well. That’s to be expected. Keep going.

This list may feel overwhelming and that’s normal. Following are several pages of links, book recommendations, and ways to take action. Work hard and bring someone along with you. The work is easier together.