This is by no means an exhaustive or comprehensive list of the many organizations and individuals out there who work tirelessly in the name of racial justice. But these are a few we as a staff have found helpful in educating ourselves, learning and listening to black people and their lived experiences, and our ongoing work of taking our yoga practice off our mats and out to create meaningful change in the world.
Donate
Local:
National:
A list of organizations supporting BIPOC communities of Minnesota
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
Learn
Anti-racism resources for white people** This is a fantastic and evolving document filled with podcasts, books, articles, and other resources to educate yourself as well as share with children
Guide to Anti-Racism for Beginners and White People – If you are feeling like you really just don’t know where to start thinking about issues of racial justice, start here.
Communities United Against Police Brutality
Retreats and Online Workshops/Classes
Skill in Action Home Retreat with Michelle C. Johnson July 24- 26 (yoga specific about dismantling racism in yoga spaces; many of our staff joined her for a training this past December, and we all read and discussed her book Skill in Action as a group – highly recommended reading)
Anti-Racism for Wellness Professionals with Chrissy King
Take Action
Petitions to sign – Demand justice for the victims of the recent brutal killings of black Americans and that those responsible be held accountable
Text, Call, or Email – Let your voice be heard; amplify the voices of others. We are stronger together.
