Unpacking, Unlearning, Supporting : A Resource Guide to Becoming an Ally and Champion for the Black Community.

Asiyami Gold in Paris. Image credit : Asiyami Gold

Asiyami Gold in Paris. Image credit : Asiyami Gold

Like many of you, I have spent the better part of my days listening, observing, reading and donating. The continued racial disparities and injustice have many of us looking for different lanes in which we can help the Black community. On top of doing the above, I decided to do some research- this is by no means exhaustive, but I hope it’s a good jumping off point for most of us. I decided to pull a list of resources from as many collectives as I could find to help support creatives, artists, designers, charities, and organizations. Many of these artists, creatives, and designers are grossly underrepresented in the Black community (let’s face it, everywhere). The resources, podcasts and books are sources that I have subscribed to based on what I have found to personally be the most helpful. Basically, it’s like this, I’ve created this post as a way to get one started to do THE WORK. This is a marathon, not a sprint. This is not a fad, it’s a movement and it’s here to stay. It’s up to those of us who have had the privilege of the White community to educate ourselves, support and lift up the Black community. With all this being said, I hope that this list truly helps all of you who land here and inspires you to support some of these beautiful artisans, educators, and inspiration leaders.

Resources and Charities //

Clare Gaskin. Image credit : Clare Gaskin Interiors

Clare Gaskin. Image credit : Clare Gaskin Interiors

Interiors and Creators //

Shean Strong Florals. Image credit via sheanstrong.com

Shean Strong Florals. Image credit via sheanstrong.com

Wedding //

Retro Rhapsody / Small Needs. Image Credit via Retro Rhapsody

Retro Rhapsody / Small Needs. Image Credit via Retro Rhapsody

Fashion //

Klur Co. Image credit via klur.co

Klur Co. Image credit via klur.co

Beauty & Wellness  // 

Slutty Vegan. Image credit via Raymond McCrea Jones for the New York Times

Slutty Vegan. Image credit via Raymond McCrea Jones for the New York Times

Black Owned Restaurants in Atlanta //

The Bohemian Brands. Image credit via The Bohemian Brands

The Bohemian Brands. Image credit via The Bohemian Brands

Local Atlanta Creatives // 

Alex Elle. Image Credit via Alex Elle

Alex Elle. Image Credit via Alex Elle

Books //

  • Amazon

  • Vibrate Higher Daily: by Lalah Delia vibratehigherdaily.com

  • Well Read Black Girl :  @wellreadblackgirl  wellreadblackgirl.com

  • Alex Elle : alexelle.chroniclebooks.com “After the Rain”

  • Sister Outside : by Audre Lorde 

  • Americanah : Chimanda Ngozi Adichie 

  • Road Map for Revolutionaries by Elisa Camahort Page, Carolyn Gerin and Jamia Wilson

  • So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

  • The Good Immigrant : Nikesh Shukla 

  • White Fragility : Robin DiAngelo

  • Between the World and Me : Ta-Nehisi Coates 

  • I know Why the Caged Bird Sings : Maya Angelou

  • Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor : LAYLA SAAD

  • Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations about Race : BEVERLY DANIEL TATUM

  • The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

  • The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

  • Indigo by Beverly Jenkins

  • Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams

Podcasts //

  • 1619 (a follower also sent me this in pairing : .politico.com )

  • All My Relations 

  • Lynching in America 

  • Intersectionality Matters with Kimberlé Crenshaw

  • The Groundings : The Groundings podcast provides well-researched episodes exploring moments in social justice history from a decolonial lens.

  • Good Ancestor 

  • Nova Reid : novareid.com/podcast/



I sincerely hope this helps in the growth and change in yours and our lives. And if I can add someone or another resource, please let me know. I would like for this to be an evolving list.

xx,

Katie












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