Pause and Reflect: Christians and Systemic Racism

We wanted to put some further reading, watching and ways that you can support organisations that are making a difference in this world. Below is by no means an exhaustive list but may be a good place to start.

Articles that Cieran mentions in today’s Podcast:

https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a32767493/restraint-technique-killed-george-floyd-used-uk-police/

https://www.inquest.org.uk/bame-deaths-in-police-custody

Systemic Racism in the US Explained:

https://youtu.be/YrHIQIO_bdQ

Everyday Racism in the UK:

https://youtu.be/uZUvjAJGFkM

Why Silence is not the Answer:

https://youtu.be/r9DDE7NV1Nw

The Website ‘Today Tix’ has compiled an excellent list of US organisations that support black lives:

https://www.todaytix.com/insider/nyc/posts/donate-to-these-organizations-and-funds-to-support-black-lives?utm_source=email

Amnesty International UK has produced an excellent template for writing to your MP:

https://www.amnesty.org.uk/black-lives-matter-write-your-mp

GoFundMe for Black Lives Matter UK:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/ukblm-fund

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