If you haven’t experienced racism in your life then the current unrest in America may seem unfathomable. At Models.com we stand in support of peaceful protests and the #blacklivesmatter movement. We wish to highlight black voices from within the fashion industry and beyond as they express their thoughts, opinions and knowledge. For those struggling to understand why the #blacklivesmatter is so important on a global scale, we have provided resources below to help explain the complex issues faced in America.
“Racism Is A Global Issue”: Edward Enninful On The Importance Of Cultivating An Anti-Racist Agenda
www.vogue.com/article/edward-enninful-british-vogue-racism
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0swJaHl0q/
Patia’s Fantasy World Master List of resources:
Google Doc
We work to help leaders change their world—and the world needs changing. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the loss of far too many Black lives to list, have left our nation anguished and outraged. While now is a time for grief and anger, it is also a time for resolve.
www.obama.org/anguish-and-action/
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge
www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-05-30/dont-understand-the-protests-what-youre-seeing-is-people-pushed-to-the-edge
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAvCwgwn3FO/
Official Black Lives Matter social media graphics and resource toolkit
We are seeing a monumental failure of local leadership in real time. The reality is that they could’ve reigned in the police a long time ago and lacked the courage. These mayors let this happen.
— deray (@deray) June 2, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6CyHWAvhN/
We can live in a world where the police don’t kill people by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability.
www.joincampaignzero.org
Black Lives Matter Carrd with up-to-date quick protest resources, petitions and links.
blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Previously unseen footage is shaped into a fresh and timely retelling of the 1992 Rodney King trial — and the verdict that sparked civil unrest. Watch LA 92.
Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they’re falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Watch When They See Us.
Scholars, activists and politicians analyze the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom. Watch 13TH.
A collection of various books, podcasts, videos and articles about antiracism for white people:
bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxuP-El103/
