Black Lives Matter: Links

"Located in the J.M. McDonald Student Center in Chapman Hall, The MOSAIC Center was established to educate the campus regarding issues of inequality, promote cultural diversity in many forms, and provide a space for dialogue for and with the entire campus community."

Includes the President's statement on diversity and inclusion, resources including the Bias Incident Reporting Form, and contact information for the college's Diversity Committee.

Includes a list of Clubs & Organizations, the Student Government Association, the policy and map of Gender Inclusive Housing & Restrooms, Resources for Students with Disabilities, and Inter-faith Opportunities for students.

"The NAACP is the largest and most pre-eminent civil rights organization in the nation. We have over 2,200 units and branches across the nation, along with well over 2M activists. Our mission is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons."

The National Museum of African American History & Culture offers a variety of tips and topics for talking about race and oppression, based on your audience and area of interest.

This list was created from the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign in response to requests made by educators, parents, and students for books with Black girls as the main characters.

"The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad Black voices writing for young readers."

A reading list to help educate yourself about the history of systemic racism in America.

We Need Diverse Books advocates for essential changes in the publishing industry and helps to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people.

"We seek to build a flourishing racially just and equitable community." Their mission is: "​to educate ourselves and the community at large; to engage in equitable policies and practices; to dismantle systems of power, advantage, and privilege; to build a racially just and equitable community; and to transform our society and ourselves.

A civil rights group based in Syracuse, NY, Black Cuse Pride raises awareness of the needs and rights of Black LGBTQI+ people in Central New York. This link is to the group's Facebook page.

A calendar of events for the CNY Solidarity Coalition, a grassroots coalition of local civil rights organizations dedicated to truth, justice, and democracy for all marginalized and oppressed people.

The organization that led the 40 days of peaceful protests in Syracuse, NY from June 1 - July 10, 2020, in response to the murder of George Floyd. This link is to the group's Facebook page.

"Rebirth SYR is committed to advocating for change in the way Black and Brown people are treated when they interact with the police." This link is to the group's Facebook page.

"Created by young voices in Skaneateles, hoping to promote social justice platforms, conversation, & reform within the community." This link is to the group's Facebook page.

Hosted on The Constitution/Urban CNY News Online Edition website, you can find information about community events and meetings in the Syracuse, NY area.