Southeast Asians for Black Lives: Resources for Becoming a Better Brown Ally (#BLM)

*** Note that this one really could be more politically correct and less centered overall, but it still makes some important points that belong on our list.

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Thank you @zakariyagayle for saying this! 🧡 What we are hearing 1️⃣ South Asians, stop centering your own issues or making this about you. 2️⃣ Support Black people and organizations. 3️⃣ Stop reacting, stop and reflect before you act or speak. Recognize if you are coming from a place of shame and guilt in knowing you have been silent, complicit or have not shown up for Black Lives prior to now. Stop projecting this onto Black people or in your social media posts, actions, etc. instead, own it and reflect on it internally. Let yourself take time to feel empathy. 4️⃣ Please be strategic. There’s many issues that we can tackle as it relates to anti-Black racism. However we need to stay FOCUSED ON DEFUNDING THE POLICE right now. 5️⃣ Constantly evaluate if what you are doing is ACTUALLY supporting, helping or uplifting Black people. Don’t just take action to feel good about yourself. #southasiansforblacklives

A post shared by South Asians 4 Black Lives (@southasians4blacklives) on Jun 6, 2020 at 8:05pm PDT

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As we approach #Juneteenth (and in general) please be mindful of how you talk about slavery and enslaved people. Language can perpetuate anti-Blackness by whitewashing, dehumanizing, and using passive terms to describe anti-Black racism. Swipe to see what alternatives you can use instead. #SouthAsiansForBlackLives Graphics by @theconsciouskid

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6 Actions that South Asians can Take to Support Black Lives Matter 1️⃣ REFLECT 2️⃣ SHOW UP 3️⃣ FOLLOW THE LEAD 4️⃣ LEARN 5️⃣ UNDERSTAND 6️⃣ DON’T STOP ACTING #SouthAsiansForBlackLives

A post shared by South Asians 4 Black Lives (@southasians4blacklives) on Jun 17, 2020 at 7:25pm PDT

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Here are 6 ways you can take the fight for racial justice beyond the streets. This resource is derived from the “26 ways to be in the struggle behind the streets” which you can read at tiny.cc/26ways 1️⃣ Host and attend a know you’re rights training. 2️⃣ Fundraise online. 3️⃣ Attend planning meetings or strategy calls. 4️⃣ Volunteer and share your resources. 5️⃣ Offer to be an emergency contact for someone. 6️⃣ Translate documents. Each of us have a role to play And have different things to contribute. #SouthAsians4BlackLives EDITED/UPDATED Source by @ejeris, @visionchangewin, Piper Anderson, Kay Ulanday Barrett, Ro Garrido, Emi Kane, Bhavana Nancherla, Deesha Narichania, Sabelo Narasimhan, Amir Rabiyah, and Meejin Richart. Original design by Alana Yu-lan Price. We are deeply sorry for sharing this content without the permission and full citation of the authors of this original post, especially the Black contributors of this. It was not our intention to cause harm or take away from the work of Ejeris Dixon. Yet this was the impact and we will take responsibility. In the future we commit to requesting explicit permission from creators before sharing content or using our colors, and giving credit to original creators more explicitly. We will be supporting this group of creators with our time to create another graphic that they have requested to create without our name or colors and will share more reflections about how we will be more responsible and accountable.

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As part of an ad-hoc effort with Black trans organizers and funders, along with co-conspirators, this page was created to serve as an easy way for people to find and donate specifically to Black trans-led groups right now. You can donate an amount that will be split evenly across all the groups, or to select groups to give to individually. Share and donate if you can: bit.ly/blackqt #BlackTransLivesMatter #SouthAsiansForBlackLives

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Donate and share @blackqtfund!!! #BlackTransLivesMatter #SouthAsiansForBlackLives

A post shared by South Asians 4 Black Lives (@southasians4blacklives) on Jun 13, 2020 at 4:02pm PDT

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Allyship 101 – Acting with Intention 1️⃣ Do not make this about you. 2️⃣ Do not act from a place of guilt or shame. 3️⃣ Build your capacity to receive feedback. 4️⃣ Turn the spotlight away from you. 5️⃣ Be intentional and mindful. 6️⃣ Do not expect an award or recognition. #SouthAsiansForBlackLives

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FOLLOW @blackwomenradicals From @blackwomenradicals There is a lot of MISINFORMATION being promoted on social media right now. Please be cognizant that “hashtags” and “trends” are actively being co-opted and pacified on and off social media. You must listen to seasoned and trained Black organizers and respected Black collectives and organizations. Please follow Black led-organizations such as @byp100, @blacktranstravelfund, @blacklivesmatterdc, @mpjinstitute, @mvmnt4blklives, @collectiveresistance, @blackfeministfuture, and @spitjustice. • • • • #blackwomenradicals

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We want to share this starter kit resource created by one of our followers. It’s perfect if you are not sure how to have a conversation with your family or what resources to use. It includes a quick facilitation guide with specific sections on talking to your family about the police and looting. Use these points and tips to talk to your parents and community members who have influence, who actively vote, who have a platform in the community – essentially people in your networks who can help the fight to #DefundThePolice and support the movement for Black Lives. #southasiansforblacklives

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What is your role in the movement? It’s important for us to think critically and reflect on what we can and are able to give to this work, where we are best positioned to support, what our community is asking/saying the needs are, and being aware of how much space we take up. Swipe to see this map by @deepaviyer @buildingmovementproject map and reflection questions. Read more at bit.ly/SocialChangeEcosystemMap #SouthAsiansForBlackLives

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Here are three conversation starters you can use to share recent examples of South Asian solidarity with the current #Movement4BlackLives with your community. Solidarity between the South Asian and Black community is so important right now. Compiled by @berkeleysouthasian #southasiansforblacklives

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REFLECTION QUESTION: What are some steps you will take to unlearn #antiBlackness on a personal level? #southasiansforblacklives

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REPOST @colorofchange • Today marks the 99th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre at Black Wall Street (1921). It’s also the kick-off of Pride month, celebrated to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising in New York City (1969). One, an act so atrocious that it wasn’t acknowledged for 50 years, and the other celebrated so widely that people sometimes forget the reason it happened in the first place. The root issues for both events are still being fought against today – racial violence and prejudice toward the queer community. To fight for one is to fight for the other. Here are some Black queer activists who fought against both: Marsha P. Johnson, James Baldwin, Lorraine Hansberry, Pauli Murray, and Bayard Rustin – educate yourself on the issues of the past and the issues of the present. “When an individual is protesting society's refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him.” ― Bayard Rustin Keep fighting. And those still not sure what to say…DO SOMETHING. #pride #pridemonth #pridemonth2020 #blackpride #blacklivesmatter #southasiansforblacklives

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Reflection question: How have you observed systemic anti-Black racism and bias in your community? How do you think this impacts your own beliefs and perspectives? South Asians, take time today to journal and reflect. #southasiansforblacklives

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Join us this Thursday for an IG live with South Asian Gen Z leaders who will share tips on how to speak with about anti-Black racism with your South Asian community and family. We will be on at 6 PM PT time. Video will be saved to IG TV. #SouthAsiansForBlackLives

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