Pancakes stands with black lives matter
How TO SUPPORT BLACK LIVES MATTER
See our resources below to stay informed and educate yourself on the present events and history of people of color. The more you understand and hear their stories, the further your support can go.
Use your voice. Take action by joining peaceful protests or sharing this site and other resources with friends and family.
HAVE the conversation.
Sign up to vote!
Donate to the resources you feel most passionate about or go out and support black owned businesses! Your actions can make a change. If you need help deciding see our donate section below.
Finally, we are asking those within the black community to share YOUR story! Additionally we will be posting the stories of the individuals who may normally go unheard.
To help amplify these voices, as an ally, PLEASE share this blog and web page!
Things to consider
Here are a few graphs and numbers to consider...
The imprisonment rate for Blacks in 2018 was 5.8 times the number of whites.
Black males are 12.7 times more likely to be imprisoned between the ages of 18 and 19 than white males.
Graph and statistics above via U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics.
See the full article by The Washington Post here
via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Black people have the highest rate with 125 people experiencing homelessness per 10,000 people in the general population.
via the National Alliance to End Homelessness
stay informed
Here are some links and resources for how you can... STAY INFORMED
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TAKE ACTION
Here are a few ways you can show support and...
TAKE ACTION
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Here are a few places you can make a difference...
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