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An ecosystem of individuals and organizations creating a shared vision and policy agenda to win rights, recognition, and resources for Black people.

A national network that centers Black, brown, Indigenous, disabled, and LGBTQ+ leaders in education, media, politics, business, government, and everywhere and that is dedicated to encouraging young people to be campus and community leaders

Founded in 2013, BYP100 is a member-based organization of Black youth activists creating justice and freedom for all Black people

Founded in April 2012 after the tragic killing of 17-year old Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, Dream Defenders is organizing Black and Brown youth to build power in our communities to advance a new vision we have for the state

The Sentencing Project produces groundbreaking research to promote reforms in sentencing policy, address unjust racial disparities and practices, and to advocate for alternatives to incarceration

The Bail Project, Inc. is a non-profit organization designed to combat mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc. is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities

The SPLC works to advance the human rights of all people.

The COVID Racial Data Tracker advocates for, collects, publishes, and analyzes racial data on the pandemic across the United States.

Daily antiracism challenge links & resources from the CFA Institute

Tools and guidance from the National Museum of African American History & Culture to empower journeys and inspire conversation about race & racial justice

Founded in 1996, AAPF is an innovative think tank that connects academics, activists, and policy-makers to promote efforts to dismantle structural inequality

When crises such as violence against Black people catalyze us into action, how do we make sense of our roles, purpose, and ecosystem?

From the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance (AORTA)

Selected examples of racial equity work focused on organizational and community change

This guide broadly focuses on racial justice with a particular focus on anti-Black racism

A Simmons Student Activist Toolkit

Guide created by Advocates for Youth and Level Forward

Guide to explore ways of studying, practicing, and showing up for anti-racism work.

Non-profit dedicated to helping young people join volunteer, social change, and civic action campaigns to make real-world impact