Inspired By #36 — Black Lives Matter
After a week of global protests against racism and police violence, I did not feel like sharing a list of happy design items.
So instead I’m sharing some of the resources I came across that help explain what is happening and why.
Black Lives Matter.
🖤 13TH
Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay's examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country's history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America.
🖤 I am not your Negro
I Am Not Your Negro offers an incendiary snapshot of James Baldwin's crucial observations on American race relations -- and a sobering reminder of how far we've yet to go.
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🖤 How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change
By former President Barack Obama. I miss him so much.
How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change | by Barack Obama | Medium
As millions of people across the country take to the streets and raise their voices in response to the killing of George Floyd and the…
🖤 How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time
In this profound, thought-provoking and often hilarious talk, Baratunde Thurston reveals the power of language to change stories of trauma into stories of healing -- while challenging us all to level up.
🖤 The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Through a life of passion and struggle, Malcolm X became one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century. In this riveting account, he tells of his journey from a prison cell to Mecca, describing his transition from hoodlum to Muslim minister.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X | Goodreads
Alternate cover for ISBN 9780345350688 Through a life …
🖤 When They See Us
Based on a true story about the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.
🖤 Black Lives Matter on Street Leading to the White House
On the same street where peaceful protesters were dispersed with tear gas so Trump could pose with a bible at a church.
A Bold Black Lives Matter Statement Transforms a Street Leading to the White House in Washington D.C. — Colossal
In a show of solidarity, a massive tribute to Black Lives Matter has been painted on the street leading to the White House in Washington, D.C. Completed in permanent street paint, the message features bold, yellow letters that span more than a block of 16th Street and marks a historic moment in the United StatesContinue reading "A Bold Black Lives Matter Statement Transforms a Street Leading to the White House in Washington D.C."
From above, White House on the right:
🖤 Wit Huiswerk
A (Dutch) website that share a collection of resources, to inspire you to not only do your homework, but also take action.