Resources
This is a quick list of many of the best resources I've seen shared on social media recently. Please contact me if you have anything to add!
General
Some Resources for Supporting Black Lives in Philly
Katy Hill-Ott, Leslie De Reivich Silva, Brian Gallagher
A well-curated list of advocacy actions, organizations/businesses to support, reading lists and much, much more. I highly recommend you start here. A living document, check back for updates.
Protest Resource List
#PhillyWeRise
A list of local and national resources for individuals looking to donate, support from the movement from home, or find emotional support. They will update this list as they receive additional resources.
List of Demands/Petition
Black Philly Radical Collective
During this time of rebellion against police terrorism and state violence, we, the radical Black organizing community in Philadelphia, make the following immediately actionable demands upon the City of Philadelphia to abolish–by which we mean to permanently and holistically eliminate–the structures of policing and related state violence endangering our communities.
Support Philly Uprisings 2020
This resource includes organizations to support, first aid, food distribution, protest safety, and more. It was created by members of the Black trans* & queer community on the ground in Philly.
Protest Safety
COVID-19 Testing Sites
City of Philadelphia
COVID-19 is still widespread. If you're attending protests, it's a good idea to get tested to make sure you're not spreading it to your fellow activists. Here are sites around the Philly.
Thinking of Joining the Frontlines in Philly?
Show Up Philly
An excellent Philly-specific resource to help "those who are feeling uneasy about showing up on the frontlines can use this information to prepare and feel confident about showing up," and to let people know "protesting is not the only way to show up for those they care about."
Know Your Rights While Protesting Police Brutality
ACLU
The Constitution protects your right to protest, but it isn’t without risk. Stay safe and know your rights when interacting with police.
Protester Rights
ACLU
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
How to Protest Safely Gear Tips
Wired
How to Protest Safely: what to bring, what to do, and what to avoid. If you're planning on hitting the streets, here's what you need to know.
How to be a good white ally, according to activists
Vox
There are good ways — and there are less good ways — to be a white ally right now. Do take cues from black leaders and create space for their voices to be heard. Do not center your feelings during this time of social unrest — an uprising that’s about racist violence against black Americans.
Anti-Racism Resources
Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources
A working document for scaffolding anti-racism resources. The goal is to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work. These resources have been ordered in an attempt to make them more accessible. Updated regularly.
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Corinne Shutack
This article is continually updated to ensure each item is accurate and needed today. Achieving racial justice is a marathon, not a sprint. Our work to fix what we broke and left broken isn’t done until Black folks tell us it’s done.
An Antiracist Reading List
Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times
No one becomes “not racist,” despite a tendency by Americans to identify themselves that way. We can only strive to be “antiracist” on a daily basis, to continually rededicate ourselves to the lifelong task of overcoming our country’s racist heritage.
“Acknowledging Your Privilege and Becoming an Ally”: a Guide to Resources for White Folks
Rob Lowry
Good Black News requested and was given permission by Lowry to share his document in its entirety, as especially now Black people are being asked for resources from White colleagues, friends and family, and already have way too much to handle. So why not just shortcut it for everybody?
U.S. Businesses Must Take Meaningful Action Against Racism
Laura Morgan Roberts and Ella F. Washington, Harvard Business Review
This article is continually updated to ensure each item is accurate and needed today. Achieving racial justice is a marathon, not a sprint. Our work to fix what we broke and left broken isn’t done until Black folks tell us it’s done.
Counseling Services
Anti-Violence Partnership
The Anti-Violence Partnership offers free, short-term therapy to people who feel triggered by recent events and/or those who have experienced violence at the hands of the police. Sessions are by video or phone and are open to people regardless of immigration status. To make an appointment, call 501-943-5947 or email us at counseling@avpphila.org.
Spiritual Support for Philly Activists Summer 2020 Request Form
During this time of uprising and rebellion on top of pandemic and rising fascism and police violence, a group of Philly-based Movement Chaplains are available for brief one-to-one sessions for emotional and spiritual support to activists and organizers so we can continue in this work for the long haul.
Social Media
Accounts with real time info on Philly protests (pls send more!)