How you can support the Black Lives Matter movement

Sign These Petitions 

On Change.org, a petition titled “Justice for George Floyd” has gained more than 10 million signatures. “We are trying to reach the attention of Mayor Jacob Frey and DA Mike Freeman to beg to have the officers involved in this disgusting situation fired and for charges to be filed immediately,” the petition states. “Please help us get justice for George and his family."
To sign the petition click here

 

This petition is calling on the UK government to suspend UK exports of tear gas, rubber bullets and riot shields to the USA. 166s MPs have already signed a cross-party letter ont his, but here is where you can show your support.
To sign the petition click here

 

This petition calls for more protection for Black trans women in the UK, who suffer incredible levels of abuse and discrimination by being both Black and trans.
To sign the petition click here
 

Join a Protest

There are protests being organised throughout the world in support of Black Lives Matter. You can find details about ones in your local area via social media. Make sure to check that the protest is genuine - in the vast majority of cases it will be but it is not unknown for groups who are against causes to organise disruptive ‘fake protests’. Ways to do that are to check that reputable groups such as Black Lives Matter, local political groups or other groups you trust are involved and promoting this. 

Liberty has a great guide on practical tips for attending a protest during the Coronavirus lockdown, and Green and Black Cross also have some key advice for when going on a protest.

This video on protest law in 60 seconds also gives a quick and helpful guide to your rights when protesting.

 

Learn more about why this is happening, and your own role in ending racism

We've put together some resources to help you get educated, learn more about the causes of racism and to help you on your own journey to becoming actively anti-racist. We know not everyone likes reading books, so there's a lot of different sources such as documentaries and even art. 

Books, films and other resources to help educate yourself on these issues