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BLACK LIVES MATTER

A guide to resources about the #BLM movement

Guide Objective

A collection of resources available through the Library Media Center focusing on the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement and celebrating the incredible contributions of Black lives. Here you will find antiracism and informational resources to aid in your understanding of the movement, as well as resources for support and justice for the Black community. 

#BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.

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President's Statement- May 28, 2020

Dear Campus Community,

Monday’s news of the death of George Floyd while in police custody has shocked and saddened all of us. This horrific incident occurred on the same day we learned that a white woman, Amy Cooper, called the police on an African American man after he asked her to leash her dog in a park where leashes are required. These incidents, coupled with the recent February death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25 year-old black man who was racially profiled and fatally shot Feb. 23 while jogging, causes intense pain and fear for the safety of our African American brothers and sisters.

In his May 15 email, Dr. Villalpando shared several examples of incidents of bias and hate toward many members of our community. While not minimizing the impact of the injustices and hurtful and damaging acts called out in Dr. Villalpando’s email, I am urging a call to action for members of our African American community. Please reach out to offer support and comfort, educate yourself, and speak out against bias and hate.

How to be an Advocate Against Hate:

Help stop hate and fear by spreading understanding and solidarity. Consider these suggestions to support each other:

  • Don’t demand from those you are supporting to produce proof of the inequality they are working to resist.
  • Don’t use a relationship with a member of a marginalized group as evidence of your understanding or to be used as a get out of bias free card.
  • Don’t see yourself as the person with all the answers to solve the problems of another. You are not a savior and you should join a group as a supporting role for those already working to save themselves.
  • Do recognize that the screen from your privilege may obscure you to others’ experience of injustice. You are limited to your life experiences.
  • Do be open to learning and expanding your consciousness by listening more and talking less.
  • Do realize the only requirement you need to enter ally-ship is a commitment to justice and human equality.

Please join me in acknowledging the pain our African American community is experiencing and take action to help make BC a safe and welcoming campus for all.

 

Kristen Jones, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)

Acting President