39. Diaspora Diaries: #BlackLivesMatter

Dear Diaspora

English - June 14, 2020 19:54 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
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Today's solo episode is dedicated to supporting the work of activists mobilizing for Black lives. Later in the episode, I also share my thoughts on Black Lives Matter and why this is our (African immigrants) fight, too.

Please support these incredible organizations:

George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd

Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/

Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/

Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/

Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.com

Minneapolis NAACP Branch: https://www.paypal.me/mplsnaacp4050B

Other resources mentioned in the episode:

15 Percent Pledge: https://www.15percentpledge.org

More on #JusticeForUwa: https://punchng.com/from-blacklivesmatter-to-justiceforuwa-what-to-learn/

The Plug's tracking of statements: https://tpinsights.com/2020/05/31/twilio-box-spotify-and-other-tech-ceos-speak-out-against-racism-and-police-brutality-others-stay-silent/

Pull Up or Shut Up campaign: https://www.instagram.com/pullupforchange/?hl=en