SWIB resources

(Provided in part by ASSU & Stanford Class of 2021 Presidents)

Educational resources on Black women in business:

• Why you need to know what ‘misogynoir’ means right now

• How Black Women Describe Navigating Race and Gender in the Workplace 

• Black Women Entrepreneurs: The Good and Not-So-Good News 

• Women of Color Get Less Support at Work. Here’s How Managers Can Change That. 

• Here Are Black Female-Owned Businesses You Need to Know.

• When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat

• Where Black Female Founders Can Find Funding, Resources, and More

• Coronavirus Is Hitting Black Business Owners Hardest

• Grant Initiative for Black-Owned Beauty Businesses

Educational resources for anti-racism:

• Anti-racism resources for white people: Resource guide compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein for white people to deepen their anti-racist work.

• Confronting white supremacy: Educational resource sheet put together by educators to discuss and dismantle white supremacy in the classroom.

• Resource Hub for Black History and Activism: Google Drive compiled by Charles Preston, filled with books and other important work by Black activists and readings on a range of topics.

• Beyond the Hashtag: How to Take Anti-Racist Action in Your Life: Article written by Zyahna Bryant about how to take steps towards non-performative activism and anti-racist actions.

• The New York Times: “An Antiracist Reading List”

• External Action Guide and Guide to Allyship from the Stanford Society of Black Scientists and Engineers.

• What exactly is a microaggression?

• 20+ Allyship Actions for Asians to Show Up for the Black Community.

• Why not to post videos of police brutality.

Donate to the following organizations:

• Buy a “Silence is Violence” sticker. KITA is partnering with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Beta Chapter to raise money for North Star Health Collective, an organization that provides health care services, resources, and training to the Minnesota community. All proceeds from the Silence is Violence Sticker will be donated to North Star.

• List of bail funds by city: Bail funds are a way to support frontline protesters who are being arrested - as well as building towards a movement to end cash bail and free hundreds of thousands of people who are in pre-trial detention during a pandemic.

• NorthStar Health Collective: NorthStar is a Minnesota-based street medic collective, offering first aid and medical support to people on the frontlines right now.

• Reclaim the Block: Reclaim the Block is a Minneapolis community org providing supplies and support to protesters, as well as pushing Minneapolis to spend less on policing and more on healthcare, housing and education.

• The Black Visions Collective and Legal Fund: Black Visions Collective, a Black, trans and queer-led organization, is helping lead the protests and advocating to defund the police in Minnesota. 

• Rebuild Lake Street: Lake Street Council is donating 100% of these proceeds to the local business and nonprofits affected by the fires and helping them continue to serve their communities.

• Black Lives Matter supports the movement and ongoing fight to end state-sanctioned violence, liberate Black people, and end white supremacy forever. For more information, please visit their website.

 Petitions to Sign:

• Justice for George Floyd

• Justice for Breonna Taylor

• Justice for Tony McDade

• Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

• Minneapolis Needs to Invest in Community Led Safety Initiatives

Stanford Support:

• Centers for Equity, Community, and Leadership

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available regardless of location. Students can call CAPS 24/7 at 650-723-3785.

• The Bridge Peer Counseling Center offers counseling by trained students 24/7 at 650-723-3392.

• The Residence Deans continue to be available to undergraduates. If you are in a crisis and need immediate assistance, a Dean On Call (DOC) is available 24/7 at 650-504-8022.

• The Office for Religious Life offers spiritual guidance for students at 650-723-1762.

• If you are aware of someone in distress, contact CAPS or the Office of the Dean of Students.

Tips for protesting safely (courtesy of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez)

• LOOK OUT FOR THINGS THAT DON’T SEEM RIGHT. There are increasing reports and investigations that white supremacists may be infiltrating these protests, breaking windows and destroying property. If anything seems off to you, DOCUMENT IT. Always check who is organizing.

• FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OF GRASSROOTS BLACK ORGANIZERS. They have been at this a long time and are disciplined in the ropes of community organizing and demonstration. It IS a discipline. Follow trusted leaders whose goal has been the focused pursuit of justice. If they just showed up, that’s a red flag.

• HAVE A BUDDY. Make sure someone is keeping an eye on you and check in on them.

• PROTECT YOURSELF. Wear a mask - we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Turn off your phone’s Face/Touch ID and turn on airplane mode. Here’s an extensive guide on how to protest safely from Vice.

• STAY SAFE and take care of each other!

• NOTE: Do not upload pictures of protesters without their consent.