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Social & Health Resources

Suicide Risk and Mental Health

Link: https://www.detoxrehabs.net/ethnic-suicide-rates-in-the-united-states/, opens in a new window
The death rate of Black/African Americans is at 6.35% per 100,000 individuals. There is a strong correlation between substance abuse and suicide across all races and ethnicities. Persons with substance use disorders have a heightened risk of suicidal ideation (thoughts of suicide) and attempted suicide. The CDC reports that drug and alcohol abuse falls second only to depression and other mood di
Educational Material

Financial Literacy in the Black Community

Link: https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/black-community/, opens in a new window
Closing the racial wealth gap isn’t a simple fix. But many experts say education and financial literacy can help. In this article, we identify the impact this knowledge gap has on the African American community — and explore how Black educators and financial advisors are working to close it.
Educational Material

Black Men Matter – Examining Mental Health Issues Among Black Men

Link: https://drugrehabus.org/mental-health-issues-among-black-men/, opens in a new window
Black and African American Men face a unique and distinct set of factors that render them vulnerable to different types of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and many others.
Donations

Fundraiser for Daunte Wright's Family

Link: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/dauntewright, opens in a new window
All funds raised through this site will go towards covering funeral and burial expenses, mental health and grief counseling for Daunte's family, to help the Wright family in their fight for justice, and to provide support for Daunte’s infant son, Daunte Wright, Jr. 100% of the funds raised on this site will go to the Wright family.
Donations

Dr. Susan Moore’s Family Fund

Link: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/dr-susan-moores-family-assistance, opens in a new window
Dr. Susan Moore’s untimely death (due to COVID-19) could have easily been prevented, but her symptoms and complaints of pain were ignored. The racist notion that Black patients experience pain less or differently than white patients exists in the medical field to this day. Dr. Moore leaves behind a 19-year-old son and two elderly parents who suffer from dementia.
Petitions

Save Brandon Bernard from Execution

Link: https://www.helpsavebrandon.com/, opens in a new window
Brandon Bernard is sentenced to be executed on December 10th, 2020. He was sentenced as a teenager. “Today, five of the nine surviving jurors no longer believe that a death sentence is necessary for Brandon AND one of Brandon’s former prosecutors who worked to uphold his sentence, now wants his life to be spared.”
Donations

Justice for Kevin Peterson Jr. and Funeral Funds/ Family Support

Link: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/kevin-peterson-jr, opens in a new window
On 10/29/20, 21-year-old Kevin Peterson Jr was murdered by Vancouver (Washington) Police. He leaves behind a 4-month-old daughter. His body lay in the street as his family waited 12 hours in the cold to identify him. Please raise awareness around this tragic story of injustice or donate if you’re able. Money from this fund goes to the Peterson family to help cover funeral costs.
Social & Health Resources

Not Equal: Racial Disparities In Addiction/Substance Abuse Treatment

Link: https://www.addictionresource.net/racial-disparities-addiction-treatment/, opens in a new window
Racial health disparities are a significant barrier to maintaining good health and quality of life for communities of color in the United States. Identifying how these disparities show up in addiction treatment settings, and how to address them, is a critical goal for helping all people with substance abuse struggles achieve recovery.
Donations

Anthony Aust Funeral Expenses

Link: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/gc4hj-justice-for-anthony, opens in a new window
“On... October 8th, 23-year-old Anthony Aust fell to his death after a unit of heavily armed SWAT officers raided his family home... dressed in full tactical gear and used smoke grenades and excessive force to conduct their careless, no-knock search. Anthony’s younger brother and sister,... and 94-year-old grandmother, were also in the apartment.” This fund is to help his family with funeral costs
Petitions

Justice for Pervis Payne (The Innocence Project)

Link: https://www.innocenceproject.org/petitions/stop-execution-pervis-payne/?p2asource=fact_07222020, opens in a new window
Pervis Payne has been on death row for 32 years for a murder he didn’t commit. “... the prosecution exploited Payne’s intellectual disability, hid evidence, and evoked racist stereotypes to convict him.” He is to be executed on Dec 3, 2020 unless we help him.
Petitions

Justice for Jamarion Robinson

Link: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/justice-jamarion-robinson, opens in a new window
26 yr old Jamarion Robinson was brutally murdered by police in 2016. No one has been held accountable, and the police tried to excuse their actions by citing his mental health. The family needs 100,000 signatures on their White House petition by Sept 7th, 2020. Please be sure to check your email to verify your signature or it will not count towards the total signatures.
Educational Material

Podcast: The Until Story: Policing

Link: https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/the-untold-story-policing/, opens in a new window
In this 4-part podcast series, host and actor Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick, Mrs. America) seeks to explore the untold story of policing. Jay’s aim: demystify police union contracts, separate truth from fiction, and deliver some concrete steps that can end violent police misconduct across the United States.
Donations

GoFundMe

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justiceforjacobblake, opens in a new window
Jacob Blake was shot in the back 7 times, at point blank range, in front of his children, by police officers in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after he had been seen breaking up a fight between two women. Jacob Blake is currently in the hospital. These funds will go toward Jacob’s medical bills, family expenses, legal representation, support for his children and therapy costs.
Educational Material

Black Mental Health Matters

Link: https://www.sunshinebehavioralhealth.com/mental-health-issues-facing-the-black-community/, opens in a new window
How Racism Causes Mental Health Problems; Common Serious Mental Illnesses Among Black People
Educational Material

Black History Library

Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0Bz011IF2Pu9TUWIxVWxybGJ1Ync?fbclid=IwAR1fhKxWkIH9HHKBWNq_zn3gJk2KeN8Q1TVuRtYqWlPZlfD9FEfwZYlrty4, opens in a new window
Black history resources on Google Drive including speeches, literature, biographies, videos, and more from Black activists and historical figures.
Educational Material

BlackPast

Link: https://www.blackpast.org/, opens in a new window
"This 6,000 page reference center is dedicated to providing information to the general public on African American history and the history of more than one billion people of African ancestry around the world. We invite you to explore and use all the resources of BlackPast."
Misc

Black Disabled Creatives

Link: https://blackdisabledcreatives.com/, opens in a new window
A non-profit community database feat. creatives who have disabilities from all over the world.
Donations

Give Us Our Harvest: Helping Black Entrepreneurs in the Cannabis Industry

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/give-us-our-harvest-black-wealth-in-cannabis?utm_campaign=p_cf%20share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer, opens in a new window
“ Through our advocacy work, and the Give Us Our Harvest Foundation, we are dedicated to helping Black People in Cannabis thrive, raise their voices, and get what is theirs back.” Donations will go towards post-COVID-19 housing and financial support for Black families, building capital for Black businesses, and grants for Black entrepreneurs in the industry.
Social & Health Resources

Black Therapist List

Link: https://www.blacktherapistlist.com/, opens in a new window
“Mental health is often something that goes unspoken in Black communities and there are many barriers to seeking support.” Black Therapist List includes psychotherapists, social workers, life coaches, psychiatrists, and psychologists equipped to help with a wide range of mental health issues.
Petitions

Stand With Bre: Super Petition for Breonna Taylor

Link: https://www.standwithbre.com/, opens in a new window
“ We’re now calling on the Attorney General Daniel Cameron to bring murder charges against the three police officers that shot Breonna Taylor, and Detective Joshua Jaynes who lied on the no knock warrant, that led to police killing her. This is a special super-petition. When you complete it, it emails every elected official and government office who can make a decision in this case.”
Educational Material

The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council

Link: https://www.savingblacklives.org/, opens in a new window
The AATCLC "partners with community stakeholders, elected officials and public health agencies to inform the national direction of tobacco control policy, practices and priorities, as they affect the lives of Black-American and African immigrant populations."
Educational Material

Ottawa Morning June 19, 2020: Black and Indigenous Solidarity

Link: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-100-ottawa-morning/clip/15783101-black-and-indigenous-solidarity?share=true, opens in a new window
"Across this country, many Indigenous people are showing up to support the Black Lives Matter movement in the fight against racism. Carington Christmas and Justin Holness say this is a time to recognize how their histories intersect."
Donations

Help Alibi Lounge Keep Its Doors Open

Link: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/everyone-needs-an-alibi, opens in a new window
Alibi Lounge is the only openly gay bar in Harlem. Like many other bars and venues, they've faced tons of hardships during the pandemic. Please visit their Go Fund Me page to help this Black-owned gay bar stay open, hire more staff, and continue to maintain a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks.
Black Business Support

Black Girl Sunscreen

Link: https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/, opens in a new window
"African Americans have the highest rate of mortality in the U.S. population after receiving a melanoma diagnosis." Founded in 2016, Black Girl Sunscreen is "a natural non-white residue sunscreen brand for women of color" that's free of parabens and harmful chemicals. They work to educate people on the importance of wearing sunscreen to protect your skin no matter what shade.
Donations

Afro Indigenous Rising (AIR) Occupation Fund

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/5tfp7u-air-community-prosperity-fund?sharetype=teams&member=4572200&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&pc_code=ot_co_dashboard_a&rcid=1155459cd12847a6a8c1848936004797, opens in a new window
Afro Indigenous Rising “is currently occupying Nathan Philips Square in protest of police brutality. Although monetary donations are welcome, non-monetary donations such as tents, food, sanitary supplies or even just coming out are gladly accepted. For the strengthening of Afro & Indigenous communities across Tkaronto and Turtle Island.”
Petitions

Comm. Lucki & Dep. Comm. Zabloki Should Resign to Move the RCMP Past Systemic Racism

Link: https://www.change.org/p/comm-lucki-dep-comm-zabloki-should-resign-to-move-the-rcmp-past-systemic-racism, opens in a new window
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki and Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki must resign over their struggle with the definition of systemic racism and acknowledging it exists within the RCMP.
Donations

Fundraiser for Dafonte Miller

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/e5u4kj-dafonte-miller, opens in a new window
In late 2016, 19-year-old Dafonte Miller was attacked by an off-duty Toronto police officer and his brother in Whitby, Ontario. As a result of this act of violence, Dafonte lost his left eye and suffered numerous other injuries. The men who attacked Dafonte are currently on trial in the Ontario criminal court. This fund is to support Dafonte's recovery and ongoing fight for justice
Educational Material

Transcripts of Famous Speeches by Black Leaders

Link: https://www.rev.com/blog/transcript-tag/speeches-by-black-leaders, opens in a new window
Full transcripts of speeches delivered by Black leaders (including politicians, civil rights activists, and other historical figures) throughout history.
Misc

Defund the Police Toronto

Link: https://www.swanthonyswan.com/blm, opens in a new window
Defund the police resources for Torontonians including call scripts, email templates, and letter templates. You can use these to contact councillors and the mayor directly. "The motion requires 17 votes to wave deferral to a committee, then requires 14 votes to pass." DEADLINE: JUNE 29TH, 2020.
Educational Material

The impact of race and racism on Canadians’ Health

Link: https://www.wellesleyinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Colour-Coded-Health-Care.pdf, opens in a new window
"Colour Coded Health Care offers a review of relevant academic and community-based research on racial disparities in the health of Canadians appearing between 1990-2010. In addition to surveying the research on mortality and morbidity by racialized groups in Canada, it surveys the evidence of bias, discrimination and stereotyping in health care delivery."
Donations

Black Boys Code

Link: https://blackboyscode.ca/donate/, opens in a new window
"Far too many brilliant young men of colour don’t choose to pursue a career in technology—many never even consider it a possibility. Together, we can show them the excitement and viability of entering the computer and technology fields. Together, we can help close the racial divide in the tech industry. Together, we can make a difference."
Donations

Afri-Can FoodBasket

Link: https://africanfoodbasket.ca/, opens in a new window
"The Afri-Can FoodBasket is a community based non-profit organization that has been at the forefront of championing Food Justice and Food Sovereignty for Toronto’s African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) community since 1995."
Donations

Black Women in Motion

Link: https://blackwomeninmotion.org/our-story, opens in a new window
"Black Women in Motion is a Toronto-based, youth-led organization that empowers and supports the advancement of black womxn and survivors of sexual violence. We work within an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework to create culturally-relevant content, educational tools, healing spaces and economic opportunities for black womxn."
Black Business Support

DIOP

Link: https://weardiop.com/, opens in a new window
DIOP is a Black owned, Detroit-based, diaspora inspired apparel company that makes tops, face masks, and bandanas. A portion of the proceeds from their face mask sales goes to Feed the Frontlines.
Petitions

Justice for Elijah McClain

Link: https://www.change.org/p/adams-county-district-attorney-justice-for-elijah-mcclain-2, opens in a new window
On Aug 24th, 2019, 23-year-old Elijah McClain was murdered by police on his way home from a convenience store. “Elijah, who was anemic, preferred to wear a ski mask to keep his face warm while he was walking. The Aurora Police Department received a call of a ‘suspicious man.’ This call resulted in Elijah's death.” The officers were never charged and are now back on the force.
Black Business Support

Buy Black Music!

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18pXqkkAHHYavXHs2WeJIGW0ibcXG_o_-caDhMgIoeds/mobilebasic, opens in a new window
a database for independent* Black music. *no major labels or major-indie labels.
Educational Material

Resources on Race in the US, Latin America, and Caribbean, Combating Anti-Blackness...

Link: rb.gy/5rvvob, opens in a new window
Books, articles, essays on Race in the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean on anti-Blackness, how to combat anti-Blackness, being Black in Latin America, and more.
Donations

Riah Milton Fundraiser: Sending Riah Home

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sending-riah-home?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet, opens in a new window
Riah Milton was tragically killed at the age of 25. This Go Fund Me is being organized by Ariel Mary Ann. She writes, "My dear sister Riah Milton passed away on June 9, 2020. She was an amazing person who was loved by everyone. This Gofundme is to help with sending her home."
Black Business Support

Nuff Love Apparel

Link: https://nuffloveapparel.com/, opens in a new window
This Black-owned, Toronto-based apparel company offers high-quality unisex clothing including tracksuits, t-shirts, crewnecks, and joggers.
Donations

The Okra Project

Link: https://www.theokraproject.com/, opens in a new window
"The Okra Project pays Black Trans chefs to go into the homes of Black Trans people to cook them a healthy and home-cooked meal at absolutely no cost to our Black TGNC siblings. For those Black Trans folks currently experiencing homeless or whose homes cannot support our chef’s cooking, [we've] partnered with institutions like Osborne Association and other community spaces to deliver foods."
Educational Material

Lead Now: Webinar on Anti-Racism and a Just Recovery

Link: https://justrecoveryforall.ca/anti-racism/, opens in a new window
This webinar took place on 6/11, but this page includes the webinar slide deck and a host of useful resources such as anti-racism resources for white people and pieces on the climate justice movement and the anti-racist work that needs to take place in that sphere.
Donations

Divine's Safety Fund

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/divines-safety-fund, opens in a new window
Divine is a Black trans woman who was recently abducted. Thankfully she has been found, but she needs help recovering and rebuilding. Please donate to help her get into a stable housing situation. All funds go directly to her. She doesn't currently have ID or a bank account so please contact her friend Quinn, the donation organizer @StrawbrryQuinn on Twitter or @raykristiene on IG if needed.
Donations

The Loveland Therapy Fund

Link: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/loveland-therapy-fund/, opens in a new window
The Loveland Foundation’s Loveland Therapy Fund helps heal and empower Black women and girls by providing access to financially accessible therapy.
Educational Material

Why are African Americans subject to more police violence?

Link: https://www.trtworld.com/americas/why-are-african-americans-subject-to-more-police-violence-37031, opens in a new window
"Do you think that there is overt racism and racial bias in every single community? Of course there is and we are recruiting from that pool of people," - Deputy Executive Director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Terrence Cunningham
Educational Material

An Empirical Analysis of Racial Differences in Police Use of Force

Link: https://law.yale.edu/sites/default/files/area/workshop/leo/leo16_fryer.pdf, opens in a new window
"On non-lethal uses of force, blacks and Hispanics are more than fifty percent more likely to experience some form of force in interactions with police."
Educational Material

Risk of being killed by police use of force in the United States by age, race–ethnicity, and sex

Link: https://www.pnas.org/content/116/34/16793, opens in a new window
"African American men and women, American Indian/Alaska Native men and women, and Latino men face higher lifetime risk of being killed by police than do their white peers."
Educational Material

Black Americans 2.5X More Likely Than Whites to Be Killed By Police

Link: https://www.statista.com/chart/21872/map-of-police-violence-against-black-americans/, opens in a new window
In 2019 data of all police killings in the country compiled by Mapping Police Violence, black Americans were nearly three times more likely to die from police than white Americans. Other statistics showed that black Americans were nearly one-and-a-half times more likely to be unarmed before their death.
Petitions

Justice for Breonna Taylor

Link: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor?cs_tk=AldfwmDaznplPd2e5V4AAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvCok7kkZPsmvCn7YWqrTmFs%3D&utm_campaign=735461aacc5842b4aad5568deabe4d73&utm_content=initial_v0_0_1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=recruit_sign_digest&utm_term=cs, opens in a new window
1) charge the police officers involved in her death 2) pay her family in damages 3) appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the police department 4) eliminate no-knock warrants
Educational Material

Police Shootings Play A Major Role In National Gun Violence Statistics

Link: https://www.refinery29.com/amp/en-us/2020/06/9854970/gun-violence-statistics-police-shootings-america-blm, opens in a new window
An overview of police shootings and how much they contribute to overall gun violence in the United States. Also includes some info on over policing and how police funding has taken away from much needed resources in inner cities and communities across the country.
Educational Material

2020 Toronto Police Budget - Call For Action Template

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1roduncOZ_y0C_oWIMIQ6yV-13fZqck0i54RZoPSwYBw/edit, opens in a new window
This Google Doc includes email templates and voicemail/ phone scripts that you can use to contact The Toronto City Council. Links to resources for residents of Ottawa, Peel Region, Hamilton, York Region, and London are also available.
Educational Material

Room 9 Diverse Children’s Books

Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lOBvNaxKG3zRRzmam6opZBA1pLJbMSBXwU480sNQK5w/mobilepresent?fbclid=IwAR3nRrfMX2hrrHtm7cdNa8_7Pc075mELEdvCUOhA-oqlc5FRWXjKNUDOZNg&slide=id.g863ef002b8_0_0, opens in a new window
Links to videos of children’s books. Just pick a book and it links to a video of it.
Educational Material

The Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture

Link: https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/white-supremacy-culture-characteristics.html?fbclid=IwAR2cbDxUa9agabpABRjuwJfktBJriSM87jbLXMzDCU5HHz9zPBBdQqEObTw, opens in a new window
A list of characteristics of white supremacy culture which show up in our organizations. From Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups, by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun, ChangeWork, 2001
Petitions

Julius Jones is innocent. Don't let him be executed by the state of Oklahoma.

Link: https://www.change.org/p/julius-jones-is-innocent-don-t-let-him-be-executed-by-the-state-of-oklahoma?source_location=petition_footer&algorithm=promoted&original_footer_petition_id=16460961&grid_position=1&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uAM2GzgAAAAAAXuAVEoqUu104MjQyNjUxMA%3D%3D, opens in a new window
“ Julius has lived on death row for almost 20 years, and is held in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day. He is allowed one hour of sunlight a day, and three showers a week. Every minute we wait to take action, Julius is suffering. Every second that goes by brings Julius closer to being executed for a crime he didn’t commit.“
Petitions

Defund Toronto Police Services - Invest in Communities Instead

Link: https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/defund-toronto-police-services-invest-in-communities-instead?fbclid=IwAR2xjEon9GbmOaeBDXXYnnzngg_fMm3wALbqN7OAWEr0fOHcakCTlKDUaiw#signature-form, opens in a new window
Sign this petition to let Mayor Tory and the Toronto City Council know that we need to invest in the right resources for our communities, not in police services that endanger the lives of BIPOC. Let’s allocate more funds to education, health, and other services that will strengthen the communities that need it the most.
Black Business Support

A Different Booklist

Link: https://www.adifferentbooklist.com/, opens in a new window
A Toronto-based "Canadian multicultural bookstore specializing in literature from the African and Caribbean Diaspora and the global south." A Different Booklist is an excellent place to find books about Black experiences, culture, and history while also supporting a Black-owned business.
Educational Material

N.J. City Proves It's Possible To Reform The Police

Link: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/08/872470135/new-police-force-from-scratch-n-j-city-proves-its-possible-to-reform-the-police, opens in a new window
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Scott Thomson, a former chief of police in Camden, N.J., about the city's efforts to build a new police force from scratch."
Social & Health Resources

Good Body Feel

Link: https://www.goodbodyfeel.com/blog/liberated-moves, opens in a new window
"GOODBODYFEEL is a pilates+yoga+mindfulness studio in Hamilton, Ontario," focused on healing and mindful movement. In an effort to continue amplifying Black voices and encouraging Black healing, they will be holding a free 4-week series for BIPOCs starting 6/14/20. All classes will be led by a Black yoga instructor.
Social & Health Resources

Marsha P. Johnson Institute

Link: https://marshap.org/about-mpji/, opens in a new window
"The Marsha P. Johnson Institute protects and defends the human rights of BLACK transgender people... We were founded both as a response to the murders of BLACK trans women and women of colour and how that is connected to our exclusion from social justice issues, namely racial, gender, and reproductive justice, as well as gun violence."
Educational Material

Wait, There's More Podcast: The erasure of Canada's history of anti-black racism

Link: https://omny.fm/shows/wait-theres-more/the-erasure-of-canadas-history-of-anti-black-racis, opens in a new window
"Any time there’s a big story about racism in the U.S., there’s a tendency for us in Canada to talk about our problems as distinct from the American ones; as if we’re much more evolved and things aren’t as bad here when it comes to racism. Today, we’re talking about Canada’s deep roots of anti-Black racism, and why that history is often overlooked."
Donations

LIFE WHERE TO DONATE TO HELP BLACK PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Link: https://www.nylon.com/life/black-people-with-disabilities-donations-resources, opens in a new window
For those who are looking for more places to put their money toward helping Black causes, below is a list of some organizations, compiled with the help of disability writer Sara Luterman, the Black Disability Collective, and Autism advocate Jen White-Johnson, that are currently helping out Black people with disabilities, including those risking their lives to protest.
Donations

Medical. Bill Fund for Dan Gregory BLM Hero

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/DanGregoryBLMHero, opens in a new window
Over the weekend, a man drove his car through a protest and then shot 27 year-old protester Dan Gregory. Daniel Gregory that prefers to go by Dan was shot while trying to defend other protesters from getting shot by a gunman that drove into a crowd of protesters. Apparently as the car was driving into the crowd. Dan apparently ran towards the car and the gunman and got shot in the arm, when he d
Social & Health Resources

Black Youth Helpline

Link: blackyouth.ca, opens in a new window
Created for youth by youth, the Black Youth Helpline aims to provide young Canadians with programs and resources to overcome barriers to their success.
Educational Material

Anti-Black Racism and Mental Health

Link: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/get-involved/community/toronto-for-all/anti-black-racism-mental-health/, opens in a new window
An overview of how anti-Black racism negatively impacts mental health and wellbeing over an individual's lifetime along with a list of community resources and info on allyship.
Educational Material

Mandarin Resources on BLM

Link: https://bit.ly/chnarticlesblm2020, opens in a new window
A compilation of Mandarin Resources (mostly in simplified Chinese) including WeChat articles with English synopses, Chinese-subtitled multimedia content, Chinese toolkits/call to action items.
Petitions

NYC: Free Protesters Being Held Without Bail

Link: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-bill-de-blasio-nyc-judge-burke-s-suspension-of-habeas-corpus-must-be-reversed-and-innocent-protesters-released?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_22659645_en-US%3Av10&recruiter=8590220&recruited_by_id=9ed1dbf0-cff8-11e4-b3fe-911ec9d58738&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial, opens in a new window
As of June 5th, Habeas corpus is suspended in NYC. “This sets a precedent that could potentially mean any New Yorker can be arrested and held for ANY amount of time WITHOUT CAUSE.” This an effort to bully protesters. It will jeopardize NYers’ jobs and families and overcrowd in jails, putting people in further danger during a pandemic.
Petitions

Justice for Tony McDade

Link: https://secure.everyaction.com/BAMRHpdpAUS8Rle7I00UrA2, opens in a new window
“The Tallahassee community won't stand for a lack of accountability from our city. Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey, Tallahassee City Council, and Tallahassee Police Department: Release the footage, and bring charges for the killing of Tony McDade.”
Misc

Stolen From Africa

Link: https://www.stolenfromafrica.org/, opens in a new window
Stolen From Africa uses music, film, and "alternative multi-media arts education" to support and empower Black youth and students in the GTA and Southern Ontario. For 13 years they've been working to promote awareness of Black history and culture, nurture and strengthen connections between marginalized communities, and fight against anti-Black stereotypes.
Petitions

Ontario schools need black history to be a part of the curriculum

Link: http://chng.it/DVbxPhfzyz, opens in a new window
This is a petition demanding the Ministry of Education of Ontario takes action to improve and update the current curriculum to include Black history courses that educate students on racial issues.
Petitions

UofT Mandatory Anti-Racism Course

Link: http://chng.it/4rCxyM5wWk, opens in a new window
To implement a mandatory course on anti-racism at the top school in Canada where students from all over the world attend.
Donations

Homeless Black Trans women fund

Link: https://gf.me/u/x3kh8h, opens in a new window
This is fund for the community of Black Trans women that live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless. So far, we have been able to get 5 girls cell phones, gotten them hotel rooms during vulnerable times, and got 2 housing in a rooming house. This fund also covers food and necessities. Atlanta has almost no resources for Transgender women, so I took matters into my own hands.
Donations

Support for family of Chantel Moore

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-family-of-chantel-moore?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet, opens in a new window
In the early morning hours of Thursday June 4th 2020 Chantel Moore (Martin) was shot and killed by the city police in Edmundston, New Brunswick. This fundraiser has been created and circulated with the permission of the Martin family.
Educational Material

Why This Will Keep Happening (2020)

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agNhEAVWtHY, opens in a new window
Well said.
Petitions

Mandatory Life Sentence for Police Brutality

Link: https://www.change.org/p/department-of-justice-mandatory-life-sentence-for-police-brutality, opens in a new window
A petition to give police officers a mandatory life sentence for police brutality.
Educational Material

Anti-Racism Resources for White People and Parents

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?, opens in a new window
"This document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work."
Educational Material

"Talking intersections with race, disability, and police violence" by s.e. smi

Link: http://meloukhia.net/2016/06/talking_intersections_with_race_disability_and_police_violence/, opens in a new window
An introduction on how race, disability, and police violence intersect.
Educational Material

What is Police Violence?: a plain language booklet about anti-Black racism, police violence, and wha

Link: https://autisticadvocacy.org/2020/06/police/, opens in a new window
This booklet provides accessible information on topics including: - Anti-Black racism and the police - Police violence in the U.S. - Police violence and disability - What we can do about police violence Created by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the American Association of People with Disabilities, and Green Mountain Self-Advocates.
Misc

26 Ways To Be in the Struggle Beyond the Streets

Link: https://issuu.com/nlc.sf.2014/docs/beyondthestreets_final/s/10607601, opens in a new window
Ways to help when one cannot go to protests
Misc

YouTube video to watch; ad revenue goes to Black organizations & bail funds

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM&autoplay=1&mute=0, opens in a new window
"This video project was created to offer people a way to donate and financially contribute to #blacklivesmatter without having any actual money or going out to protest themselves."
Misc

Black Lives Matter Canada

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l0TGDdHJIO6FGkKNWBBXINUmfGSXdM8eK6eY2ZmrK8Q/mobilebasic, opens in a new window
Google Document with ongoing actions happening in Canada.
Social & Health Resources

Black Legal Action Centre

Link: https://www.blacklegalactioncentre.ca/, opens in a new window
BLAC is a non-profit organization funded by Legal Aid Ontario. They work to combat systemic anti-Black racism by providing low income and no-income Black Ontario residents with free legal advice and resources.
Black Business Support

Propr Life & Style

Link: https://shop.proprlifestyle.com/, opens in a new window
Visit at College & Ossington (Toronto) or shop online. Newly opened local business brings hard-to-find Korean Skincare to Toronto. Owner Althea is super knowledgeable and does research trips to Korea to source the skincare secrets. Althea also has a blog by the same name.
Social & Health Resources

Black Health Alliance

Link: http://blackhealthalliance.ca/get-involved/donate/, opens in a new window
Black Health Alliance is a community-led charity dedicated to improving health and wellbeing among Black Canadians.
Educational Material

Defunding The Police Will Save Black And Indigenous Lives In Canada

Link: https://m.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/defund-police-canada-black-indigenous-lives_ca_5ed65eb2c5b6ccd7c56bdf7d?ncid=other_homepage_tiwdkz83gze&utm_campaign=mw_entry_recirc, opens in a new window
One of the founders of Black Lives Matter - Toronto Chapter explains that the solution to police violence in Canada is to invest their budget into other resources that more effectively prevent crime and provide unarmed emergency services to communities.
Donations

Regis Korchinski Paquet Fund

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-regis, opens in a new window
Donate to the Justice For Regis GoFundMe.
Donations

Ahmaud Arbery Fund

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud, opens in a new window
Donate to the Ahmaud Arbery Fund "I Run With Maud"
Donations

Breonna Taylor Fund

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor, opens in a new window
Donate to the Breonna Taylor Fund.
Donations

George Floyd Memorial Fund

Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd, opens in a new window
Donate to the George Floyd Memorial Fund.