Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter.
We, the Unofficial Hand Lettering Society of Silver Spring, firmly stand with the Black community in opposing racism, police brutality, and the systematic oppression of Black people in America.
There is so much work to do, and we wanted to contribute our creative skills to the cause.
Below we have compiled some resources: printable posters for your home, business, office, rally, etc.; organizations to donate to; places to get informed on racial injustice in our neighborhoods and larger communities; local black-owned businesses to support; and getting out the vote to ensure our policies reflect equitable change in our communities.
These lists are by no means comprehensive, and we are always keeping an eye out for more resources to share. If you have links to add to our list, please send us an email at sshandlettering@gmail.com.
With love, Amina Ahmad + Christy Batta, co-founders of the Unofficial Hand Lettering Society of Silver Spring
Downloadable Posters by our lettering community
Donate Money, Time, and Resources
Locally:
Black Lives Matter DC: blacklivesmatterdmv.org
Black Lives Matters DC Legal Support Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/defendblmdc
East Of The River Mutual Aid Fund https://www.gofundme.com/f/blmcovid
Baltimore Action Legal Team: Bail fund and legal relief for the city of Baltimore, with a focus on black activists. https://www.baltimoreactionlegal.org/donate
DC Black Film Festival: www.dcbff.org
National Creative Community:
Donate pro bono creative work: https://www.creativesforblacklives.com/
#BlackJoy Kits for Creating, Healing, and Joy https://www.gofundme.com/f/BlackJoy-Kits-for-Creating-Healing-and-Joy
Black Artists + Designers Guild: https://www.badguild.info/
Get Informed
Sign up to receive updates from Black Lives Matter DC: blacklivesmatterdmv.org
Find & follow black artists using the #drawingwhileblack hashtag
Follow Freedom Fighters DC @FFDC2020 on Twitter
Read No Going Back Guide: A COVID-19 Cultural Strategy Activation Guide for Artists and Activists https://backend.ccp.colab.coop/media/pdfs/CCP_Covid-19_3SCNaf1.pdf
Follow friend, Dan Reed of @justupthepike for news and perspectives on the implications of city planning and inherit racism in our communities.
Anti-Racism Curriculum https://www.thoughtco.com/teaching-anti-racism-4149582
Support Local Black-Owned Businesses
DMV Black Restaurant Week: Save the Date Nov 8–15, 2020 https://www.dmvbrw.com/
Black owned restaurants in DMV open during COVID-19: https://www.feedthemalik.com/post/dc-black-owned-open-covid-19
VOTE
Pledge in BLM #WhatMatters2020 campaign https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-matters-2020/
Get involved with and donate to Black Voters Matter Fund: https://www.blackvotersmatterfund.org/
Learn about and support BLM activists running for congress https://blackchronicle.com/black-lives-matter-advocates-running-for-congress-stay-engaged/
Rock the Vote voting support: https://www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/
If you have more resources to add to our list, please send us an email at sshandlettering@gmail.com