5 Ways to Fight Injustice from Home

​With protests and demonstrations taking place around the country, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. I was even able to participate in a peaceful protest in my small town, and many surrounding towns have held their own events in recent weeks. Unfortunately, these events aren’t always accessible to people with chronic illness or disability – not to mention the risk of spreading coronavirus, which is still a major concern throughout the US. But that doesn’t mean you can’t support the movement from home. Here are five ways you can get involved and show your support without setting foot outside the house:

1. Get crafty.

​Know someone heading to a local protest? Get creative and make signs for protesters to carry. Or create your own “virtual” protest signs to share on social media. 

2. Write.

​Write a letter to the editor or to policymakers to let them know that you support change ​in your community. If you can, offer concrete ideas for addressing racism, like I did in this letter to my local paper. 

3. Support businesses that support the movement.

​Many organizations have stepped up to help and are donating a portion of their profits to the cause. You can also support local black-owned businesses in your area.

Our fellow activists at M&P Paint and Design are raising money and awareness for the Center for Racial Justice in Education. Learn more on their Facebook page!

4. Donate.

​Check out this list of organizations accepting donations, or contact local protest organizers to donate supplies like masks, bottled water, snacks and sunscreen to protesters. Or sign up for a virtual race to run or walk while raising money for the cause.

5. Read/Watch.

​Educate yourself by reading a book by a black author, like Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, or watch a movie or documentary about black history. Netflix’s 13th is a great place to start!

How are you advocating for justice while social distancing? Tell me in the comments!