Standing up against Systemic Racism.

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”

Last night, in a massive show of solidarity, Jersey City came together, strong and united, to stand up with the Black community in protest of police brutality and racial injustice. While the images of Jersey City Police Officers and thousands of community members calmly kneeling in support fill me with immense pride and love for my city, I am acutely aware this is a minor part in a long path to true racial equality. One that requires each of us to play our part, use our voice and stand-up against hate. Now is the time we have to ask ourselves, how can we do more, how we can each be part of this long needed change.

Starting today, proceeds from FH sales are being diverted to local organizations supporting the black community and the fight for equality. And as we brainstorm and explore additional ways and forums to facilitate and promote meaningful conversation through our platform and in our community, we are taking the time to listen, learn and educate ourselves- so we may be better equipped to be a contributing voice in the fight for a brighter tomorrow. 

While I know that personally I will never fully understand the pain and suffering that has led to this moment in our history, I can commit to using my voice and this platform to be part of the fight for a solution- today and everyday. 

Finally Home has always been, and will continue to be a space dedicated to sharing the stories of our community and the voices of our members. We encourage you to share yours.

With love and hope for better days to come,

Keren

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While the list below is not exhaustive, we will continue to compile resources and information to share and encourage these important conversations.

Donate

Organizations fighting for justice, economic rights and empowerment of the Black community.

• NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund

• Color of Change

• Black Lives Matter

• George Floyd Memorial Fund

• Campaign Zero

Follow

• @Solidarity.JerseyCity

• @StudentsDemandHudson

• @JCACM201

• @BlackMenUnited

Watch

• Jane Elliott, There is only one race

• Clint Smith: How to raise a Black Son in America

• The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah on how the contract between society and black Americans has been broken

Read

• Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You

• 75 Things White People can do for Racial Injustice

• White Fragility: Why It’s so hard for White People to Talk About Racism

Learn

Mapping Police Violence - This resource addresses gaps in city-reported data to provide what is thought to be one of the most complete accounts of police killings in the United States. 

Talking to our Children

Help children broaden their lenses beyond their immediate surroundings and become aware of how racism shapes the wider landscape of their lives.

• CNN and Sesame Street to host a town hall addressing racism

• The conversation we must have with our White Children

• The Unequal Opportunity Race, a short educational video demonstrating how inequity is built into the very framework of our society.

• How to Talk to Kids about Race: Books and Resources that Can Help

• A Kids Book About Racism