Stay informed about anti-racism work happening in the Detroit area & beyond! Learn where and how to volunteer to help end racism right here in Michigan! Hear from those on the frontlines of the BLM Movement and protests! Become a part of the positive change WE can enact through:
• Solid research
• Vetted communications
• Common goals
We Believe in Collaboration
• Sharing calls for action, needs
, mission statements and
other important information from antiracist, progressive
groups to help spread the word about their work. We Believe in Advocacy
• Encouraging progressive anti-racists to run for commissions
and other local, regional, and national offices.
• Pushing policy and campaign platforms to reflect racial
equity in health, economics, jobs, housing, and criminal
justice.
• Reaching out to people, communities, unions, corporations,
politicians, ministers, bankers, police officers, and others to
start and continue discussions about how to restructure
American systems and garner power to be more racially equitable. We Believe in Education
• Opening lines of communication among various groups of
people. Includes holding events with safe spaces to speak
openly about understanding structural racism as well as
encouraging people of differing backgrounds to spend time
together. Thus, increasing compassion in our segregated
society. We Believe in Research
• Conducting hard research on mortality, incarceration,
generational wealth, education, and other areas of
importance, and presenting that data in digestible bits to inform
the general public. Member Guidelines
Please invite only those friends and family you know are interested in promoting the anti-racism movement throughout Michigan and will be a positive member of this group! Rules of Participation:
• Be respectful of others and yourself.
• Do not post material that is racist, profane, obscene,
abusive, harassing or embarrassing.
• Do not post anything you would not be willing to advertise on
a highway.
• Be relevant and accurate - Social media at its best is an
exchange of helpful or interesting information. Make sure
your posts are accurate and pertain to the thread currently
being discussed.
• If you think twice about posting it – don’t.
• Posts containing information related to illegal activities, racial
slurs, threats of violence and pornographic material will be
removed. In certain situations, the post, as well as the
content, will be reported to authorities depending on the
nature of the content. Purpose
The purpose of this social media group is to provide a venue for activists to network, brainstorm, and share experiences. Members are encouraged to discuss current projects, including what strategies have been working and where challenges lie, seek advice, and promote collaboration. Additionally, this forum provides opportunities to share personal, frontline stories, such as protester photos and videos. The types of posts may vary and generally fall into the following categories:
• Lessons you have learned – what works, what’s been
challenging
• Support needed for your group
• Education/Resource Links
• Photos/Video of Events, Protests and other Initiatives
• Shout Outs/Kudos
• Personal Narratives
• Inspiration
Site Management
This site will be managed by site administrators, who will check the site to assure that any issues or concerns are addressed in a timely manner. The site administrator will also address content that has breached Rules of Participation and will contact its author to discuss the breach and re-review the rules. Depending upon the nature of the post, the site administrator reserves the right to remove the post and/or the member from the site.
