Black Lives Matter: Resources for Dismantling Systemic Racism

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The list and actions below are being compiled from a number of different sources. Have a section or resource you’d like to add to this list? Email us at info@experimentalsoundstudio.org. You can also check out this very comprehensive and thoughtful list from Sixty Inches From Center.

Pro-tip: put on some music from this amazing list of Black artists on Bandcamp while you spend time exploring the lists below.

(1) Contact your legislators, mayor, and city council members. Our elected officials work for us and should know your views on policing and the current protests so they can make better decisions on policy, funding, and appointments. Call or e-mail today. Click here to find your legislators.

(2) Donate to and/or volunteer with an organization committed to dismantling systemic racism and helping communities heal and build. Consider making reoccurring donations if you can!

(3) Educate yourself with Anti-Racism Resources and Materials. All of the organizations below (not just in the Education section!) have excellent resources and opportunities to learn on their sites.

CHICAGO CALLS TO ACTION

EDUCATION AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP:

CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH:

ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON DISMANTLING SYSTEMIC RACISM:

ORGANIZATIONS DOING THE WORK OF BUILDING & SUPPORTING COMMUNITY:

SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES:

PROTESTER RESOURCES:

CONTRIBUTE TO CHICAGO-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
(D= donations, V= volunteer opportunities)

 
West Side
(D)
Garfield Park Community Council (D, V)
(D)
Nobel Neighbors (D)
(D, V)
West Side United (D)
 

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