Stores and Businesses That Support Black Lives Matter
The country has exploded into protests and movements after the murder of another black man by the police. George Floyd’s horrific murder was caught on video as he is seen to be handcuffed pinned down by a white police officer who pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck for over eight minutes. As protests continue around the U.S. and the world following this brutal murder, along with so many black people before him, there are many artists and businesses both donating to the Black Lives Matter movement as well as doing commissions for donations around BLM and for the protestors.
Before providing a list of these businesses and artists, I wanted to also provide a list of places you can donate to support this movement.
Organizations to Donate To:
Minnesota Freedom Fund
A non-profit community based organization that pays for criminal bail and immigration bond.
2. North Star Health Collective
A collective of street medics, they provide health care services, resources, and training to warrant safety in communities.
3. Black Visions Collective
Helping expand the power of Black people, make ALL black lives matter and find equality for all.
4. Reclaim the Block
Organization aimed at redirecting money from the Minneapolis police department into other areas of the budget to assist in the community's health and safety.
Businesses to Support:
The Groovy Crew
A black owned business that is donating 25% of profits toward bail funds.
2. (F)EMPOWER
A Miami-based community organization is donating all proceeds toward bail funds!
3. Dagger Fingers
While not a black owned business, they are donating all of their profits to Black Lives Matter!
4. Sugarbombing
While also not a black-owned business, all the profits from their “Stop Police Brutality *Benefit* sticker pack” will be going to the Bay Area Anti-Repression Committee.
5. The Chop Shop
Support black owned businesses!
6. Tiny Splendor
Not a black owned business, but 100% sales of these prints will be donated to Black Lives Matter LA and People's Breakfast Oakland.
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