In the wake of the death of George Floyd, people all over the world are expressing their support for the movement against racism and police brutality. After decades of protests, the world is now becoming enlightened regarding centuries of racial injustice suffered in the United States.
Though some of the protests became violent, they are arguably the most effective protests in the history of our culture because they captured the attention of the entire world. Unfortunately, they were also met with resistance, as many people still oppose the movement toward racial equality and denounce our efforts to end police brutality. Therefore, many people have expressed their desire to provide support for the organizations that advocate for our rights.
Here is a short list of the many organizations you can support in the fight against police brutality.
Campaign Zero
This organization conducts research and shares information to help organizers, activists, and policymakers advocate to end police violence nationwide. They developed a platform based on President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing for the purpose of supporting meaningful action related to police reform. Their website also has information about their sister organization, We The Protesters, which also actively advocates to end racism and police violence.
How you can help: You can make donations, join a work group, volunteer at an event, support policy research and advocacy efforts, organize election events and political campaigns, and more.
Website: www.joincampaignzero.org
Black Youth Project 100
Originally established for the protection of black females, this organization recognizes the need for changes that could improve the lives of all black people living in America, including but not limited to the need to address discriminatory policing practices.
How you can help: Stay up-to-date on current events and reform activities all across the nation. You can also donate, become a member, or join a campaign to change the landscape of safety for all black people in this country.
Website: www.byp100.org/
National Police Accountability Project (NPAP)
This diverse organization was founded in 1937 as the first racially integrated national bar association for attorneys. It became a nonprofit organization in 1999 to protect the human and civil rights of people who encounter law enforcement and detention facility personnel. Their goal is to promote accountability for law enforcement officers and their employers throughout the United States.
How you can help: Visit their website to receive educational resources, become a member, join networking activities, find an attorney, and make a donation.
Website: www.nlg-npap.org/
Your local NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was established in 1909 and is now the largest and most widely recognized civil rights organization in the United States. Their mission is to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for all people, and they advocate in the fight against an unjust system with a goal to remove racial barriers and to enact and enforce laws securing civil rights.
How you can help: On their website, you can sign up for their newsletter, make a donation, become a member, and volunteer in your local community.
Local NAACP Organizations:
Website: www.naacp.org
Movement for Black Lives
Focused on redefining public safety and focusing on accountability of the police, the goal of this organization is to divest funding away from discriminatory police practices and invest in a model of safety that includes safety for black people.
How you can help: Sign up for their newsletter, attend virtual events, find out how to request Congressional leaders to prioritize safety in our communities and donate to support their cause, which is fiscally sponsored under the Alliance for Global Justice.
Website: www.m4bl.org/
Before you donate to any group, it is important to do your research to ensure the organization is legitimate and long-lasting. Be sure to review the organization’s objectives, information about its staff, whether there are complaints of misuse of funds, and whether it is a legitimate nonprofit organization. You can find information regarding a nonprofit organization’s status at www.CharityNavigator.org.
