How to Support Black Lives Matter Now & Beyond
Donate to Organizations Against Police Brutality
Equal Justice Initiative: Organization that provides legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails and prisons.
Mission: “The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.”
Campaign Zero: Organization that utilizes research-based policy solutions to end police brutality in the U.S.
Mission: “Over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in America. We are calling on local, state, and federal lawmakers to take immediate action to adopt data-driven policy solutions to end this violence and hold police accountable.”
Colorado Freedom Fund: Provide bail relief to protesters and other individuals across the state of Colorado. CFF has also been providing protest updates on its webpage.
Mission: “Founded in 2018, Colorado Freedom Fund (CFF) is a revolving fund that pays ransom (posts money bond, pays cash bail) for people unable to afford the cost of buying their own freedom.”
Unicorn Riot: Nonprofit media collective dedicated to exposing the root causes of social, economic, and environmental issues.
Mission: “Our work is dedicated to exposing root causes of dynamic social and environmental issues through amplifying stories and exploring sustainable alternatives in today’s globalized world.”
Source & descriptions: Rolling Stone
Support Black-Owned Businesses in Boulder and Denver
Food
Welton Street Cafe | Soul Food | Denver
Whittier Cafe | Coffee | Denver
Smith + Canon | Ice Cream | Denver
Le French | Bakery & Cafe | Denver
Novel Strand | Brewery | Denver
Clothing & Goods
Nana African Market | Goods & Gifts | Denver
Be Africa | Home Goods | Denver
Jasmine Lewis | Women’s Clothing & Masks | Denver
The Mix Boutique | Women’s Boutique | Denver
Asel Classics | Women’s Wear | Denver
Be a Good Person. | Streetwear | Denver
Tween | Tween Boutique | Denver
Lilipurl | Jewelry | Denver
Yarn Shoppe Denver | Local Handspun Yarn | Denver
Shop at Matter | Stationery & Art Supplies | Denver
The Black Pineapple | Candles | Denver
Natural Urbanity | Skincare Products | Denver
Personal & Professional Services
Streetside Studios | Dance Studio | Boulder
Pa Productions | Corporate Video | Denver
Let Me Show You Different | Commercial Stylist | Denver
Curious Sunshine | Wellness Workshops | Denver
Black Esthetics & Artistry | Makeup Artist
Brien Hollowell | Denver Photographer
This isn’t a comprehensive list. For a full local directory, check out Denver Black Pages and Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce. For a nationwide list, Backing Black Business.
Educate Yourself
Talk About Trayvon | Toolkit for White People
Healing in Action | A Toolkit for Healing Justice
Understanding Conflict | Tools for Addressing Conflict
Anti-Racism Resources for White People
10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyship
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library | Denver
Black America West Museum | Denver
Stiles African American Resource Center | Denver
For a full list, check out this list of resources.