Antiracism Resources
We’ve been sharing antiracism and Black Lives Matter resources, both in the sewing/crafting/fashion industry and more generally, on our Instagram account. This blog post is a place where those resources can live permanently - because have you ever “lost” a link to something in Instagram? Now you see it, now you don’t.
We will be updating it periodically to include new finds, and perhaps to remove older links that are no longer relevant. We’ve also included links to educators, activist, organizations that may not have made it to Instagram yet. What has been inspiring and informing you in your antiracism work? We always want to know what you’re reading, listening to, watching that’s educating you.
Urgent support, masks and other COVID19 related support:
#Masksforfarmworkers - donate masks or mask making supplies
Donate to the COVID19 relief fund for farmworkers’ created by Justice for Migrant Women
Purchase masks through Hidden Opulence to be donated to the Black community
Donate to the The Chúush Fund to financially assist the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs repair their water infrastructure.
Some Antiracism Links We’ve Shared on IG:
Action Steps from Black Lives Matter - so valuable when you have 10 minutes
100 Resources to Educate Yourself on Black Oppression, Injustice, and Everyday Experiences posted by @meetmakersofcolor
Small business town hall from Rachel Rodgers of Hello Seven - a panel discussion of what small businesses can do to incorporate antiracism into their business - very helpful! Bolt has made the small business pledge and it’s been a useful jumping off point.
Textile Arts Organizations You Should Know About:
Crafting the Future - not specific to textiles, but an organization to creating more equitable access to craft education - very cool!
Black Quilt Artists:
Articles and Resources to Check Out - Fashion and Textiles:
Vibrant Quilts Honor Black Men and Women Whose Stories Were Forgotten or Overlooked from My Modern Met
Fabric Of Their Lives from Smithsonian Magazine - on the quilters of Gee’s Bend
Instagram Accounts Amplifying BIPOC Makers:
Portland organizations to follow and support:
@takingownershippdx is supporting Black homeowners in renovating their homes!
Equitable Giving Circle is Black women led non-profit redistributing wealth and empowering BIPOC communities in Portland.
@comethrupdx is a Black and Indigenous maker AND farmers market
Portland BLM Event Calendar lists local events - both in person and online - supporting Black lives
Black Authors and educators who write and teach about Racial Justice:
Anti-Racism Activists, Educators, Poets, that we’re gratefully following on IG:
Podcasts:
The Stacks, especially THIS episode discussing white fragility - but all the episodes are great!
National organizations supporting Black people: