Organizations That Help Empower Black Communities

MEMPHIS, TN – AUGUST 13: Rev. Al Sharpton (C) speaks to supporters following a protest against the name of Nathan Bedford Forrest Park August 13, 2005 in Memphis, Tennessee. Nathan Bedford Forrest was a Civil War General who led troops against the north. Forrest was originally buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis. In 1905 Confederate veterans arranged to move his remains and those of his wife Mary to a new site, named Forrest Park, which is adorned with a statue of him riding a horse. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)

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This past weekend, I've spent a lot of time thinking; racking my brain on the moments in my life that I have unknowingly felt privilege and not appreciated it... Asking myself, am I doing enough to be allied to the black community?

These are very hard, and uncomfortable thoughts that we MUST have as we all take a look at the reality of what is, and has been going on in our country. For me, I have really struggled with not knowing what the right thing to say or do is right now. But I also recognize that I have a platform, and I don't want to let that platform go to waste.

As I continue to learn more and more about ways that I can help, and become a better ally, one of the first things I did this weekend when protests started, was look up organizations I can donate to help empower and support the black community. I wanted to share some of those organizations I found with you too in case you feel it necessary in your heart to also donate!

Organizations To Help Empower The Black Community

Black Lives Matter
Black Girls Code
NAACP
Common Ground Foundation
The Pennsylvania Prison Society
Incite!: Women of Color Against Violence
The Trayvon Martin Foundation
Black Alliance For Just Immigration
Million Hoodies
Color of Change
Black Youth Project

Obviously there are so many more amazing organizations that help our black communities, and I would challenge you to do your research not only on these organizations but others to donate to.

-Cameron

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Cameron MooreEditor

Hi, I'm Cameron! I was born and raised in North Carolina. I'm a super tall redhead who is always down for tacos, enchiladas, and margaritas. Okay, so Mexican food is my personal favorite, but I’m not saying no if you’re trying to eat out on the town anywhere. I I am on air for middays but also the Program Director for Kiss 95.1. I enjoy connecting with Kiss 95.1’s amazing listeners and being able to bring all of my favorite things like food, wine, and life online into digital content.