New Year, same fight

Racism can be hard to talk about, but it’s even harder for people of color to deal with in their everyday lives. We must recognize and listen to what they have to say before forming our opinions. Listen to real stories and educate yourself on facts before discussing systemic racism with a friend or family member. Amplify Black voices because Black Lives Matter should be considered a fact and not a ...

Reading up on this subject can be hard but is just as important as other things on this list. Whether it be news stories, non-fiction or even fiction books, it is vital to read everything in an article or a story to be able to fully form your opinion. Some sources and books to check out are “How To Be An Anti-Racist” by Ibram X. Kendi, “Black Lives Matter Just Entered Its Next Phase'' by Syr...

If you have the means and want to take your support a step further, donate. Donations to organizations and nonprofits can have a huge impact on the cause. Some ways you can donate are by donating to bail funds for peaceful protesters, organizations such as the NAACP Legal Defense fund and GoFundMe pages for the families of victims, such as George Floyd’s daughter. Even if you don’t have the me...

One simple way to make change is by signing and sharing online petitions related to the BLM movement. It is a small step that has had success before, such as helping to get the officers involved in the murder of George Floyd charged and helping with the passing of the Georgia Hate Crime Bill in honor of Ahmaud Arbery, who was murdered while jogging in his neighborhood. Mainstream petition websites, s...