Happy #Give828! If you are looking for ways to support Black-led or Black-benefiting organizations or projects, follow this thread!:
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@BlackMuseums is currently running a fundraiser where you can get some pretty nice apparel and a portion of the sales will go to support their work!
More info here: https://blackmuseums.org/we-are-aaam/
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More info here: https://blackmuseums.org/we-are-aaam/
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Support a Black museum! @JessDJefferson compiled an amazing thread of Black museums and you should comb through it! Buy a membership, buy something from their shop, just support them!
https://twitter.com/JessDJefferson/status/1267958077745217541?s=20
Also, buy a membership for @museumhue! Black-run and amazing.
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https://twitter.com/JessDJefferson/status/1267958077745217541?s=20
Also, buy a membership for @museumhue! Black-run and amazing.
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Support a mutual aid fund that supports Black folks. Shouting out @byp100, @ArtsAdminColor, and @NYCBlackAid to name a few local ones to me.
Also highlighting @MuseumWorkers for also prioritizing Black museum workers in a recent round of funding for the #MuseumWorkersFund.
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Also highlighting @MuseumWorkers for also prioritizing Black museum workers in a recent round of funding for the #MuseumWorkersFund.
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Support a Black-owned business! There are so many groups and teams doing this work. Shouting out @eatOkraTheApp, #soldoutsaturday (find them on IG), and so many more.
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Support Black creatives! There are teams who are creating spaces for Black creatives to convene and THRIVE. Donate and amplify: @blkcreatives @OrgBlkDesigners @BlackDesignTw @HUEdesignsummit @watbdsgners
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Drink Black! There are a number of great Black-owned breweries, wineries, and distilleries all over. Much love to @MontclairBrew and @FourCityBrewing (we
North Jersey!)
Also see if your local brewery is doing #BlackIsBeautiful: https://blackisbeautiful.beer/
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Also see if your local brewery is doing #BlackIsBeautiful: https://blackisbeautiful.beer/
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Support Black museum folks. Consider funding a local conference ticket or a few for Black folks who may not be able to attend.
Shout out to @MuseumCN for fundraising to support their Black speakers. Donate here: https://mcn.edu/black-speaker-fund-2020/
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Shout out to @MuseumCN for fundraising to support their Black speakers. Donate here: https://mcn.edu/black-speaker-fund-2020/
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If you are not able to spend money right now, amplifying is incredibly helpful.
The worst thing you could do is nothing.
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The worst thing you could do is nothing.
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More funds!
Support Black youth! @CRXLAB has an incredible Youth Creative Leadership Fund. Donate here: https://www.creativereactionlab.com/support-us
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Support Black youth! @CRXLAB has an incredible Youth Creative Leadership Fund. Donate here: https://www.creativereactionlab.com/support-us
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