RESOURCES – NAMED COLLECTIVE®

BLACK LIVES MATTER RESOURCES

We built NAMED COLLECTIVE on values of kindness, something we feel the world needs now more than ever. We are aware of the opportunity created by having a platform that can be used to elevate & amplify the voices of others. To assist our community, we have collated a simple resources page so that you can easily find ways in which you can help learn about and support the BLM movement.

Being an ally ☻

With everything going on in the world, it is more & more vital for those that are privileged to become an ally for marginalised communities. How? Speaking up, educating & fighting for human rights causes - even if they don’t affect you. Here are some things you can do to be a better ally ♡

Research ☆ Understanding the history of discrimination is key as there is a lack of knowledge and erasure of history in society. Don’t expect those that are oppressed to explain everything to you, movies or documentaries are helpful if reading isn’t your thing !

Listen ☆ If your marginalised friends do decide to discuss their oppression with you- listen, listen, listen! As an ally, you'll constantly be learning

Don't practice performative allyship☆ An example of this was during the Black Lives Matter protests in the summer of 2020. Floods of black squares were posted to show solidarity to the movement, but shortly after, not much changed. Being performative means exploiting someone's struggles for your own gain. Even though you may have good intentions with acts such as this- if you want to help, make sure there are real actions behind it.

Speak up in your own social circles☆ In the absence of marginalised people it's important to speak up and defend them in social circles they don’t have the privilege to access- in the workplace, with your family members, friends. Challenge those who are encouraging the mistreatment of people.