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Supporting #BlackLivesMatter In The Age Of COVID-19

While many of us are out protesting in the streets, others still choose to remain inside to avoid contact with the coronavirus. Here's how we can ALL support this revolutionary cause, both indoors and out.

Grace Styron

Jun 04, 2020

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Supporting #BlackLivesMatter In The Age Of COVID-19

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Too many innocent lives have been brutally taken because of the color of their skin, and it is high time we put an end to it. As citizens in nearly every major city protest in the streets, enduring the summer heat, the wrath of the police force, and the risk of contracting the infamous coronavirus, the current state of the Black Lives Matter movement could be revolutionary.

As a white person in full support of the movement, I'm struggling to know what I can do to show my support without accidentally saying or doing something insensitive. As I continue to educate myself on the matter, I've discovered pages and pages of solid resources, methods of donating, and online petitions. With access to such a public platform as The Odyssey, I couldn't not share these helpful links.

This article goes out to those of you having similar struggles as me and to those of you wanting to show support but are worried about the risk of coming in contact with the coronavirus. For those who are able to join the public protests, keep doing so, but please keep it peaceful.

Let's end this injustice once and for all.

Donate

Money is powerful, and, in the right hands, it can create powerful change. If you have the means to, making a donation to a good cause can be one of the most helpful methods of support. Here are a few links to some current active funds:

https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/about

https://bailproject.org/https://bailproject.org/

https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision

Sign Petitions

By following the links below, you can digitally sign valid petitions and find information on current movements from the comfort and safety of your home. Even if you are able to get out and protest, it's still crucial that you reach out to your community representatives. Make your voice heard in more ways than one.

https://www.wecantbreathenational.org/

https://act.colorofchange.org/sign/justiceforfloyd_george_floyd_minneapolis

https://www.standwithbre.com/

Seek Education

One of the simplest, most effective ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement is to buy from black-owned businesses. Do a little research, locate these businesses in your area, and get to shopping.

The World Wide Web is at our fingertips. You can support the movement by educating yourself on black history and culture, reading their stories, and developing an understanding of why a major shift in perspective is so incredibly needed. An easily accessible source right now is actually Spotify, who has teamed up to create insightful podcasts, news bits, and playlists that exhibit songs of empowerment and pride.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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