This page seeks to bring together some information and links that actively support Anti-Racism and the Black Lives Matter movements.
This is by no means a definitive list, and it will continue to grow, but more a starting point to launch your own enquiry.
My deepest respect and gratitude to all of the individuals and organisations dedicating their time, wisdom, generousity and hearts to create these important resources. If you use their work please donate to them and/or share to acknowledge, amplify and support it.
This is by no means a definitive list, and it will continue to grow, but more a starting point to launch your own enquiry.
My deepest respect and gratitude to all of the individuals and organisations dedicating their time, wisdom, generousity and hearts to create these important resources. If you use their work please donate to them and/or share to acknowledge, amplify and support it.
Stand Up to Racism
A UK source of national information and events. Join your local group to support and action the work in your neighbourhood.
Amnesty International
Protecting human rights, globally.
Black Lives Matter
Join the global movement. Resources, programs, actions, donations. Don't forget to follow @UKBLM too.
A new Instagram account has very recently been started called @blm_petitions_uk and their mission is to have a place to showcase petitions that urgently require signatures.
The Black Curriculum
Founded by young people in 2019 to address the lack of Black British History being taught in the UK Curriculum. There is LOTS of vital information on this site. It is essential that Black History is taught across the board every single day of the year and not confined to a designated month.
Click HERE to be taken straight to the page that lists the ways in which you can take direct action through donation and email templates to send to Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson and Shadow Secretary of State for Education Rebecca Long Bailey (remember to copy in your local MP).
Skin Deep
Skin Deep is an incredible London-based, global-reaching creative organisation lead by POC comprising of, but certainly not limited to, an online platform, live events and printed magazine. They have also recently published a page on their site called 'Resourcing Black Lives' with a comprehensive list of vital organisations that support black lives at every single stage. It is being constantly updated and they invite submissions.
I strongly urge you to read it and use it to take positive action. And if you do, please donate to Skin Deep to support all the work they are doing.
Resources To Aid Anti-Racism (UK specific)
This is document containing a HUGE amount of information including how to report hate crimes, petitions and campaigns, organisations to support and donate to, email templates, books, articles, films/documentaries, podcasts, free courses, protest resources, how to donate without having money, businesses to support and lots more. This appears to be an ever growing resource.
Black Lives Matter: Anti-racism resources for the photography industry
Written by British Journal of Photography. Published on 5 June 2020.
Resources created for the photography industry, and all those outside of it too. It includes educational reading lists, articles, initiatives, and petitions to actively support.
Stage Sight
Creating an off-stage workforce that is more reflective of our society today, inclusive of ethnicity, class and disability.
Anti-racism and Allyship in Stage Lighting Design
A working document with resources created by the students and staff at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London)
Creative Mentor Network
Working for inclusivity and diverse representation in the creative industries
Creative Access
Enabling under-represented communites to enter and thrive in the creative industries
Black Minds Matter
Ensuring that mental health support is available and accessible for all black people in the UK. Please donate to their fund.
A UK source of national information and events. Join your local group to support and action the work in your neighbourhood.
Amnesty International
Protecting human rights, globally.
Black Lives Matter
Join the global movement. Resources, programs, actions, donations. Don't forget to follow @UKBLM too.
A new Instagram account has very recently been started called @blm_petitions_uk and their mission is to have a place to showcase petitions that urgently require signatures.
The Black Curriculum
Founded by young people in 2019 to address the lack of Black British History being taught in the UK Curriculum. There is LOTS of vital information on this site. It is essential that Black History is taught across the board every single day of the year and not confined to a designated month.
Click HERE to be taken straight to the page that lists the ways in which you can take direct action through donation and email templates to send to Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson and Shadow Secretary of State for Education Rebecca Long Bailey (remember to copy in your local MP).
Skin Deep
Skin Deep is an incredible London-based, global-reaching creative organisation lead by POC comprising of, but certainly not limited to, an online platform, live events and printed magazine. They have also recently published a page on their site called 'Resourcing Black Lives' with a comprehensive list of vital organisations that support black lives at every single stage. It is being constantly updated and they invite submissions.
I strongly urge you to read it and use it to take positive action. And if you do, please donate to Skin Deep to support all the work they are doing.
Resources To Aid Anti-Racism (UK specific)
This is document containing a HUGE amount of information including how to report hate crimes, petitions and campaigns, organisations to support and donate to, email templates, books, articles, films/documentaries, podcasts, free courses, protest resources, how to donate without having money, businesses to support and lots more. This appears to be an ever growing resource.
Black Lives Matter: Anti-racism resources for the photography industry
Written by British Journal of Photography. Published on 5 June 2020.
Resources created for the photography industry, and all those outside of it too. It includes educational reading lists, articles, initiatives, and petitions to actively support.
Stage Sight
Creating an off-stage workforce that is more reflective of our society today, inclusive of ethnicity, class and disability.
Anti-racism and Allyship in Stage Lighting Design
A working document with resources created by the students and staff at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London)
Creative Mentor Network
Working for inclusivity and diverse representation in the creative industries
Creative Access
Enabling under-represented communites to enter and thrive in the creative industries
Black Minds Matter
Ensuring that mental health support is available and accessible for all black people in the UK. Please donate to their fund.
Books/Texts/Articles:
ear for eye, a play by debbie tucker green
(an intensely powerful piece I had the great priviledge to have worked on. Available to read online for free until the 3rd September HERE)
The Good Immigrant, by Nikesh Shukla, Varaidzo, Chimene Suleyman, Vera Chok, Daniel York Loh, Himesh Patel, Nish Kumar, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Wei Ming Kam, Darren Chetty
How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi
Why I'm No Longer Talking to People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Me and White Supremacy, By Layla F Saad
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, by Robin DiAngelo
Linkedin article, by Hari Srinivasan. Published 8th June, 2020 Free Courses to Help You Become a Stronger Ally and Have Inclusive Conversations
The Guardian article, by Kehinde Andrews. Published 10th June, 2020 Want to Make the UK Less Racist? 20 Positive Ways To Make Lasting Change
Sierra Club article, by Hop Hopkins. Published 8th June, 2020 Racism is Killing the Planet
US small business funding company Finimpact has created a resource on How to Support Black Owned Businesses
ear for eye, a play by debbie tucker green
(an intensely powerful piece I had the great priviledge to have worked on. Available to read online for free until the 3rd September HERE)
The Good Immigrant, by Nikesh Shukla, Varaidzo, Chimene Suleyman, Vera Chok, Daniel York Loh, Himesh Patel, Nish Kumar, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Wei Ming Kam, Darren Chetty
How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi
Why I'm No Longer Talking to People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Me and White Supremacy, By Layla F Saad
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, by Robin DiAngelo
Linkedin article, by Hari Srinivasan. Published 8th June, 2020 Free Courses to Help You Become a Stronger Ally and Have Inclusive Conversations
The Guardian article, by Kehinde Andrews. Published 10th June, 2020 Want to Make the UK Less Racist? 20 Positive Ways To Make Lasting Change
Sierra Club article, by Hop Hopkins. Published 8th June, 2020 Racism is Killing the Planet
US small business funding company Finimpact has created a resource on How to Support Black Owned Businesses