#BlackLivesMatter #DoTheWork #allyship
![A list of 20 Things you can do as an ally, each is covered in the following threads.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZeLNEMUMAAF9GQ.jpg)
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![1. Amplify Black voices and experiences.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZeLN7XUYAATnrx.jpg)
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![2. Tell the world that Black Lives Matter to you, that you stand against racism, and that you are working to change it. ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZeLOJ4VAAYzMBx.jpg)
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![3. Create change in your industry. Lead by example. Convene leaders and collectively commit to creating change, then hold each other accountable. Build industry best practices. Partner with organizations working on systemic change.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZeLOavUEAAddSd.jpg)
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![4. Create systemic & culture change in your company & on your team. Focus on people, processes & power. For company-wife work, hire skilled & experienced people, then follow their guidance, give them authority, find the work well, & hold all leaders accountable for change](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZeLOpIVcAE0Wvt.jpg)
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![5. Ask your company to provide support for Black employees- time off, safe spaces to connect with other Black people, therapy, funding for employee resource groups, and work on inclusion and equity](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZeLO6LU8AAusX2.jpg)
Note: DO NOT MAKE THIS THE ONLY THING YOU DO ON THIS LIST. You have to do the hard, change-making work so that this stops happening. Got it?
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![6. Check in on Black friends & colleagues, let them know you care about them, ask them how they are doing. ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZeLPKhUMAEY-co.jpg)
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![7. If you protest, listen to Black people & follow their lead. Keep Black people safe. ](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZeLPZSUMAIQlf5.jpg)
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This is important all the time & esp now as Black people are disproportionately affected by COVID layoffs.
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There is severe inequity in the venture capital and banking systems, where Black founders do not receive the funding they should.
Support them with your dollars.
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I’ve shared some resources in my timeline, and will share more as I find them. (And y’all if you find resources please share here and in your timeline!)
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If you don’t have money and you do have time, there are often ways you can help.
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And (re)learn history from the point of view of Black authors. (History books are usually written by white men.)
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sentencingproject.org/publications/u…
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