Athletes Take Action
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Support
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Raise money to make a donation to organizations working in support of Black lives and social justice. Suggested organizations: Where to Donate for Black Lives Matter: 115 Places & Funds, Where to donate and how to help effectively.
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Support Black-led organizations and businesses in your own community. Find & Support Black-Owned Businesses Near You
Educate
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Choose a book by a Black author and/or on anti-racism. Suggestions: An Antiracist Reading List, Anti-Racism Books for Kids, 45 Best Black Young Adult (YA) Novels, Black Lives Matter: A Reading List To Help You Understand Systemic Racism
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Watch a movie/series featuring Black history, racism and/or Black excellence. Suggestions: 29 Movies & Documentaries to Watch to Educate Yourself on Racial Injustice, Free Movies and Shows About Racial Injustice You Need to Watch, 15 Kid-Friendly Movies to Help Build A Conversation About Race And Racism
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Choose Black voices to follow and amplify on your own social media. Suggestions: 70 Black Voices to Add to Your Social Media Feed, 9 Powerful Black Female Voices to Follow
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Start the conversation within your own team or program and let people share their own experiences or questions. It’s important to ensure that you have created a safe space where team members feel free to open up. Resources: The 8 R’s of Talking About Race, Guide to Respectful Conversations, White Fragility Discussion Ground Rules, Your Kids Aren't Too Young To Talk About Race
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Advocate
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Call or write your mayor, governor or congressperson regarding policing policies in your own area. See the LCCHR’s recommendations for policy reforms supported by 400+ civil rights organizations.
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Register to vote and encourage your friends to register as well. You can register at Vote.org
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Other Resources
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Other lists of resources​ to check out: Anti-Racism Resources for White People, Anti-Racist Allyship Starter Pack
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If you find resources you think we should add, let us know! Email cassidy@pathsports.org
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Commit
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Add your name​ or your team's name to the list if you commit to taking some kind of action. Let's make this a full team effort.
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