To Be A Better Ally, Get Informed

This work was compiled by an ally. Unfortunately, her voice was silenced— so we decided to showcase these important resources on Vee Frugal Fox.

Thank you for coming to me and letting your voice be heard despite the ignorance and cowardice of others.

At the end of this list, I have added BIPOC personal finance accounts that you should follow as well.

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During these harrowing times, it's important to come together not just to overturn injustice but to stop it. Educating ourselves and others is an essential part of recognizing, understanding, and halting injustice. Here is a list of resources that will help you and yours and all of ours. I am reading and learning alongside you. 

Black lives matter, always.

This list should grow! Comment your additions below!

In times like these, I know that words are not enough. If you are in a position to financially support the BLM movement—from grassroots organizations to bail and legal funds—please give what you want. These lists are great starting point to finding the organization you want to support:

Looking to uplift Black voices in additional ways?

  • Share images from Black artists about the BLM movement, you can find a heartfelt smattering of graphics here from Dezeen.

  • Support Black artists and makers locally and online, like @notworkrelated_’s pottery, @tactilematter’s paintings and illustrations, and @tylermitchell’s photography. 

  • Read this amazing post from Princeton University Press featuring Black-owned bookstores you can support, as well as other causes you can donate to.

  • Craving takeout? Check out this growing list of Black-owned restaurants nationwide, or download the EatOkra app to find the ones nearest you.  

I implore you to follow these Black activists and organizations:

Some articles and resources I've found interesting, including a toolkit from Chicago Public Schools for how to talk about race and civil disobedience with children.

Learn more about white privilege and the harms of white supremacy. Read these articles and become a better ally:

Essential reads. Consider buying from Bookshop.org which donates proceeds to indie bookstores, or use IndieBound.org to find the books you want at a local bookstore. Remember to check Princeton University Press' list of Black-owned bookstores to see if you can support one in your area. Check out Bookshop.org's own Antiracist Reading Recs here. Also The Guardian just published a great booklist for children and teens. 

If you are interested in following Black bookstagrammers to get ideas for your TBR pile, we recommend:

Personal finance Instagram accounts/brands to follow:

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