#BLACK LIVES MATTER
The Pattern was created to help inspire consciousness and empathy on a global level, to help people feel seen, understood, and connect in a deeper way. We are humbled that it has resonated with so many of you, and incredibly grateful for The Pattern community.
With that in mind, we feel it's important to use our platform to call attention to the systemic racism & terror that the Black community has endured for hundreds of years, culminating in senseless violence & murders. George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, to name a few, but there have been so many others before them - names the world may never know.
We commit to do everything we can to support the Black community and amplify Black voices. If you would like to join us in this effort, here are some resources and organizations to help get started.
Black Lives Matter -The Pattern
Anti-Racism Resources:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#educate
http://antiracismforbeginners.com/
Actions for Solidarity: Black Trans Lives Matter
If you are able to donate:
Black Lives Matter:
https://blacklivesmatter.com/
Black Visions Collective:
https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
Campaign Zero:
https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision
Equal Justice Initiative:
https://eji.org/
The Louisville Community Bail Fund:
https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/
National Bail Fund Network:
https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory
The Okra Project:
https://www.theokraproject.com/
Reclaim the Block:
https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home