3 Instagram Activists Every Anti-Racism Ally Needs To Follow
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3 Instagram Activists Every Ally In The Fight Against Police Brutality Needs To Follow Right Now

These accounts provide invaluable thought provoking and knowledge content about racism, white privilege and everything about the Black Lives Matter movement.

Maggie Atkins
Jun 04, 2020
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This is an image taken at the protest at the Phoenix Capitol Building on Tuesday June 2nd.
@emmafinlayson

This was not the article I was planning on writing this week. It was not even on my radar to be honest. But then I realized that my silence would mean that I was okay with the disgusting and blatant racism happening in our country right now. So, I hope that this post not only informs you but also brings some positivity to such a horrible time.

Change is possible but it starts with each of us looking at ourselves first because, how can a whole nation change if each of its members aren't willing to change themselves first.

From Privilege to Progress

This is an image of a white and black women standing in unity about ending racism and #showup for people of color.

Melissa DePino and Michelle are the founders of From Privilege to Progress and are strong advocates for #showup for people of color.

@privtoprog

From Privilege To Progress says that they "Coach the next change makers to connect to their purpose." Their Instagram feed is full of resources, videos, photos and Instagram Lives about learning, speaking up and amplifying voices of color.

My Darling Diary

This is a graphic of a verse in the Bible John 13:35 on a black background.

Jessi posted this on Black Tuesday and also mentioned Genesis 1:27 which talks about how ALL men are made in the image and likeness of God.

@my_darling_diary

My Darling Diary is focused on the Christian response to racism. Jessi Afshin, the founder, shares beautiful posts of designs and quotes, which she makes herself, but her real words are in the captions.

She crafts each of them to tell a story and to share insight and sometimes to even share how she is feeling. Her posts are very thought-provoking and always leave me feeling empowered and able to change.

The Great Unlearn

This is an image of founder Rachel Cargle.

Rachel Cargle is the founder of The Great Unlearn and she is dedicated to providing information, knowledge and resources about racism and teaching you how to "unlearn" it.

@thegreatunlearn

The Great Unlearn is an account all about unlearning racism. Founder Rachel Cargle describes it as "A community of everyday human beings committed to curiosity for what is possible in the world."

They have so many amazing graphics, posts and provide monthly syllabi to deepen your knowledge and understanding so that you can take action accordingly.

I hope that this provided you with information about what you can do to research, learn, understand and act on being an anti-racism ally.

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