Black Lives Matter - How To Help
Sign the petitions
Text or Call
Text “JUSTICE” To 668366
Text “FLOYD” To 55156
Minneapolis Mayor’s Office, Jacob Frey.
- (612) 673-2100
Minneapolis District Attorney, Mike Freeman.
- (612) 348-5550 or email: citizeninfo@hennepin.usMinneapolis PD E-Mails:
police@minneapolismn.gov
minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov
policereview@minneapolismn.govInternal Affairs Number:
- 612-673-3074
LGBTQ+ Resources
Justice for Tony McDade - how you can help
The Okra Project -Mental Health recovery funds for black trans people-
Black Trans Femms in the Arts -supporting black trans protestors with resources, medical care, and bail-
LGBTQ Freedom Fund - providing liberty and safety of people in jail and immigration detention-
SNaPCo -provides community and financial support for black trans and queer people in need-
House of GG - creates safe and transformative spaces for community members to heal from generational trauma-
Mental Health Resources
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Diverse-Communities/African-American-Mental-Health
beam.community/bvtn
https://www.blackgirlssmile.org/resources
https://www.blackvoicenews.com/2019/12/11/warm-hotlines-deliver-help-before-mental-health-crisis-heats-up/
https://blog.zencare.co/how-to-find-a-black-therapist/
https://faq.whatsapp.com/general/security-and-privacy/global-suicide-hotline-resources
https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/imade-borha-how-to-find-black-therapist/
https://therapyforblackmen.org/
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://www.nqttcn.com/
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bjdnvv/finding-therapy-isnt-easy-for-queer-and-trans-people-of-color
https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/
https://www.dearblackwomenproject.com/todays-affirmation/self-care-tips
http://www.poconlineclassroom.com/self-care
For Protestors
https://lifehacker.com/what-to-bring-to-a-protest-1843824768
https://www.vox.com/2020/5/31/21276082/what-to-bring-to-a-protest-coronavirus-covid-19-risk-safety
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/02/us/how-to-protest-safely-know-your-rights-wellness-trnd/index.html
https://www.intheknow.com/2020/06/01/heres-everything-you-need-to-protest-safely/
https://www.vogue.com/article/protesting-101-what-you-need-to-know
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/06/9849247/what-to-do-arrested-protest-rights
https://nlgsf.org/activist-support/
https://legalaidnyc.org/get-help/arrests-policing/what-you-need-to-know-about-protesting-nypd-brutality/
Supporting Black Owned
Here is a list of apps and links (click for link to more info) that can help you identify black owned businesses in your area
Bellow is a list of black artists, authors, musicians, make up companies, clothing companies, nail care, skin and hair care companies etc and where you can find them
egunsifoods (food)
africandishout (food)
amazingackee (food)
Partake Foods (food)
Ivy's Tea Co. (drink)
Yummy Spoonfuls (food)
A Dozen Cousins (food)
Jones Bar-B-Q (food)
B Cake NY (food)
BLK & Gold (tea & coffee)
Chicago French Press (coffee)
Theopolis Vineyards (wine)
KLUR (skin care)
Brother Vellies (clothing)
Essentials By Temi (skin care)
Blk Mkt Vintage (clothing/thrifting)
UOMA Beauty (beauty)
Epi.logic (skin care)
Pear Nova (nail care)
The Lip Bar (beauty)
Mented Cosmetics (beauty)
Pat McGrath Labs (beauty)
Hanahana Beauty (beauty)
Vernon François (haircare)
AHF Body Chemistry (skin care)
Hyper Skin (skin care)
Base Butter (skin care)
Financial Guides
Guides talking about financial literacy in the Black community and investing in a business.