Now is the time for collective grief, anger and action. A time to show solidarity with those on the ground in Minnesota who are seeking justice for George Floyd. And a time to support Black-led organizations around the country that are demanding that Black Lives Matter.

Many of us, especially white people, have benefitted from a system that regularly dehumanizes and extinguishes Black lives, and it’s our responsibility to do the work needed to upend this racist system. Part of that work involves providing direct support to folks on the frontline of this fight.

Not sure where to start? Here are 5 national Black-led groups working to dismantle systemic racism that you can support:

• Color Of Change is working to hold the officers who killed George Floyd accountable and fighting for a visionary platform to stop the killing of Black people. Sign their petition and get involved here.

• We need to protest—and then we need to vote. Black Voters Matter Fund seeks to increase the power of Black communities, particularly in the South, through voter registration and advocating for policies to expand voting rights/access. Learn more and donate here.

• Black Futures Lab works directly with Black people to transform their communities, build Black political power and change the way that power operates locally, statewide, and nationally. You can support their efforts here.
  
  
• BYP100 (Black Youth Project 100) is a member-based organization of Black youth activists creating justice and freedom for all Black people through transformative leadership development, direct action organizing, advocacy, and political education. Click here to donate to BYP100.
  
  
• The Black Male Voter Project is building a movement that encourages black men to regularly and actively engage in the electoral process. Donate to the Black Male Voter Project by clicking here.

And here are 3 local groups in Minnesota that also need our support and donations:

1. Black Visions Collective
2. Reclaim the Block
3. MN Freedom Fund

Finally, if you’re Denver-based, here is a list of 140+ Black-owned businesses to support.

It's up to each of us to dismantle racism and show that #BlackLivesMatter. This is just one small thing you can do to help.

Thanks for your support of these groups and their work.

Eric Thut
Netroots Nation