Orange Peel: Black Lives Mater! Resources

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Sat, Jun 13, 2020

2020-06-13T00:00:00-04:00

2020-06-14T00:00:00-04:00

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BLACK LIVES MATTER!

We want to express our support for the tens of thousands of people right here in our community standing up against systemic racism and the mistreatment of people of color. As a gathering place for the community which hosts diverse crowds on a regular basis, we want all patrons to feel safe, respected, welcome, and valued, both at our venue and when they leave. We are committed to listening, learning, and supporting black voices and black-owned businesses in our community. Here are some ways you can help, too:

Resources at the Anti-Racism Project: https://www.antiracismproject.org/resources

Donate to the NAACP here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/naacp-1

Support George Floyd’s family directly through GoFundMe

Donate to an awesome black-owned Asheville business working with local youth:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-ninjaville

Support Hood Huggers black history tours and community work:  https://www.hoodhuggers.com/donate/

Find a list of black-owned businesses in Asheville to patronize: https://tinyurl.com/ycy7f9xk

Talk to your children about being an anti-racist:  https://www.pbssocal.org/education/at-home-learning/talk-kids-anti-racism-list-resources/

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