Learn about and support Juneteenth in Oregon
BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN OREGON
HOW TO SUSTAINABLY SUPPORT THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Allies tend to show a surge of support for the Black community, but then get burnt out with the constant flow of information. So how do we prevent this and continue to show support?
1. Integrate Black-owned businesses into your every day life.
Find Black-owned businesses whose products you love and become a regular customer. Vote with your dollar and directly support the community!
2. Set up recurring donations.
Organizations like Black Lives Matter will get a surge of support in times of crisis, but they need funding year-round. Instead of donating a large amount at one time, set up a recurring donation to ensure consistent funding.
3. Continuously educate yourself on anti-racism.
Unlearning bias takes time and effort. Read books and watch documentaries on the subject at least once a month. Try to purchase these resources from Black-owned book stores!
4. Have conversations on anti-racism with family and friends.
The best way to prevent racism is to address the issue head on. Hold yourself and those around you accountable for their biases. It will be a difficult conversation, but remember: allies have the privilege of being temporarily uncomfortable.
It's a privilege to be able to turn off the TV and social media and not think about this issue. It's tiring to discuss racism, but even more tiring to experience it. So take the steps to continuously show support for out Black community. This isn't a moment, it's a movement!