BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES

We stand with the Black Lives Matter movement. As Asian Pacific Americans, we condemn any system that does not see the humanity of Black lives. We denounce the deplorable violence inflicted on Black people for centuries perpetuated by systems built on an oppressive and racial hierarchy.

We reflect with gratitude on the many ways that change in our country is the result of civil disobedience, coalition building, and collective action. As Asian Pacific Americans, we stand as the beneficiaries of the leadership and sacrifices made by Black and Indigenous movement leaders throughout history who fought for social, political, and economic justice.

We acknowledge the painful biases and prevalence of anti-Blackness within our own communities and commit to the long fight to interrupt and replace this with a sense of justice that centers the humanity of Black lives.

In our storytelling, preservation of histories, and lifting up of community voice, the work of our museum seeks to stop the perpetuation of historical oppression against communities of color and other marginalized people. When we say “Never Again Is Now!” we know that this must also mean ending the cycle of racism that perpetuates harm and state-sanctioned violence against Black lives as well as the denial of economic and social justice for the Black community.

In solidarity, we can make the change we want to see — we have to be firm that lasting change begins from within. We commit to creating spaces for listening and learning between Asian Pacific Americans, the Black community, and other communities of color. We commit to expanding our current partnerships with other communities of color as we work together toward collective action to advance racial and social equity.

LEARNING MORE ABOUT BLACK HISTORY

BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON STATE

The Black Heritage Society of Washington State preserves the history and art of Black people of Washington State.

BLACKPAST

BlackPast is a comprehensive online source of Black history.

NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

The Northwest African American Museum investigates and celebrates Black experiences in America through exhibitions, programs, and events.

LEARNING MORE ABOUT
THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT:

BLACK LIVES MATTER GLOBAL NETWORK FOUNDATION, INC. (BLMGN)

BLMGN was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. This foundation is a global organization with chapters in Canada, the UK and the US.

MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LIVES (M4BL)

M4BL was founded in December of 2014 as a space for Black organizations in the US to debate/discuss and come together to organize and co-create a shared movement-wide strategy for policy and action.

NAACP LEGAL DEFENCE & EDUCATION FUND

The NAACP has been a premier legal organization fighting for racial justice for over 75 years. The site includes video interviews, articles on past legal cases, and links to other advocacy organizations.