Therapy for Black Girls

To be seen,
to be heard,
and to be
understood.               

So often the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevents Black women from taking the step of seeing a therapist. This space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant.

The Trevor Project: Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

The Trevor Project has been supporting Black LGBTQ youth in crisis expressing a wide range of emotions over the senseless and unjust violence against Black Americans. No matter where you’re located, it’s possible that these current events are impacting your mental health in ways you might not realize. The Trevor Project is here to help you.

AAPI Resources from the Mental Health Coalition

The impact of pandemic-related stress, coupled with racism-based stress, can lead to many AAPIs feeling anxious or scared. While these feelings are valid, please know that there are resources available to support your mental health during this difficult time.

Ourselves Black: Unapologetically... Our Images, Our Narratives, Our Mental Health

Narratives matter. Positive self-image, family bonds, strong communities, and a sense of security are fundamental to mental health. For black people, each has been not merely undermined but at times outright attacked by the predominant narratives in place since this country’s inception.                 

Ourselves Black is a place where we own the narrative and are unapologetic about our goal: to share imagery and tell stories infused with knowledge that promotes Black mental health.

The Steve Fund: Dedicated to the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color.

Right at this moment, there are students of color who are failing academically, suffering emotionally and/or in some cases are facing serious risk, because population-specific factors influencing mental health are too poorly understood and not acted upon. We are taking action.

75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice

An extensive list of tangible things that white people can do to promote racial justice. The list is continually updated to ensure each item is accurate and needed today

How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion - Peggy McIntosh’s TEDx talk

In this TEDx talk, Peggy McIntosh (American feminist, anti-racism activist, and scholar) discusses systems of privilege and oppression through reflections on personal examples of unearned advantage that she has experienced in her lifetime.

Anti-Racism Resources for White People

An extensive list of books, articles, podcasts, films, websites, videos, TV series and organizations to follow on social media to promote awareness and alert to opportunities to oppose racism.

Take Action: A List of Ways You Can Stand In Solidarity with the Black Community

We’ve compiled an ongoing list of ways you can help as we collectively fight against systemic racism and violence.

Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Here’s What to Do Instead)

It’s critical to realize that if your allyship is performative, you are excusing yourself from engaging with the tough and messy conversations necessary to address the root causes. The conversations that will actually bring about change. And you’re easing your guilt with the empty advocacy of keyboard warrioring when what you really need to be doing is advocating with your actions.     So what can you do instead? Here are some suggestions.

GLAAD’s list of resources to help you fight racism, discrimination and police brutality

It is all of our responsibility to speak out publicly against racism, systemic injustice, and police brutality, and to elevate voices and amplify stories of people of color, especially with the LGBTQ community. Below is a non-exhaustive list of resources that can help you find different ways to support the Black community and the fight to combat racism, discrimination, and police brutality.

Ways You Can Help, by Black Lives Matter

Want some ideas of how to make a difference? Here’s a great place to start. From Black Lives Matter: A Map of protests, petitions to sign, people to text or call, where to donate, resources for protesters and more!

5 Initial Ways You Can Be A Better Ally to People of Color

Communities of color continue to fight every day against racism, and heal from the effects it has had on their lives. Great allies can support them, however, and help dismantle the ways in which our institutions and culture are deeply rooted in oppression.
While the decision to use your privilege for good is the right thing to do, it’s simply not enough. Here are five ways you can be useful and effective as an ally.

29 Movies, Shows, and Documentaries to Watch to Educate Yourself on Racial Injustice

Recounting the stories told by marginalized members of the Black community to get even the smallest glimpse of their historical and present-day struggles is one piece of an infinitely complex puzzle, but it is an imperative one.

Black Lives Matter Website

#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.                   By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives.

Order Your Books Through Black-Owned Independent Bookstores

Support black-owned bookstores while expanding your knowledge base by purchasing books through them. This website offers links to stores throughout the US. Across the country, black-owned bookstores have served as community gathering spaces, support for emerging authors, and educational resources. They are open and ready for online orders.

Pod Save the People

Organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with fellow activists Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Sam Sinyangwe, and writer Dr. Clint Smith. They offer a unique take on the news, with a special focus on overlooked stories and topics that often impact people of color.

Code Switch

Code Switch is a multi-racial, multi-generational team of NPR journalists who cover race and identity. Our work appears on-air and online, across NPR’s shows, and on the weekly Code Switch podcast.

Pod for the Cause

This podcast was created for those of you wanting to effect change, who understand the importance of restoring our democracy and want to engage in deep conversation around the issues.

How to Support Protesters in Every City

“Protests demanding justice for Black victims of the police have swept the country, breaking out in over 75 cities. Community groups are teaming up to care for those injured or jailed as a result of the protests, and supporting families of the victims.      Here’s where you can donate or find ways to help out in every city.”

“An Essential Reading Guide For Fighting Racism ”

From Audre Lorde‘s groundbreaking essays to Ibram X. Kendi‘s guide to being antiracist, these books are a great resource for understanding why people are protesting right now.

Support Black-Owned Restaurants in Rhode Island

Eat Drink RI supports the non-violent protests in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others. This list is an attempt to highlight any Black-owned food and drink businesses in Rhode Island for your support.

25 Black-Owned Home Decor Brands to Shop For Your Next Home Refresh

Whether you’re looking to show support for the Black Lives Matter and anti-racism movements with some IG-worthy statement pieces, or you’re just looking to uplift the community, check out some new and established Black-owned home decor brands.