#blacklivesmatter
#blacklivesmatter - Black Lives Matter (BLM) is an international activist movement, originating in the African/African-American community, campaigning against violence and the systemic racism towards black people. BLM regularly holds protests speaking out against police killings of black people, and broader issues such as negative and discriminatory racial profiling, police brutality, and racial inequality in the criminal justice systems.
We are saddened that as a new agency we had to define our ethos and values of inclusivity and diversity, authentically to start with. It should have been always the norm to treat people with the human right of respect, protection and representation. No matter the industry you are in, fighting for what is right should always be apart of the initial steps for progression. Please use social media right now as a source to (re)educate yourself, families and friends on how to do better. Specifically, in the racial injustices we are seeing over and over again towards Black People - don’t stay silent, continue to show the much needed solidarity, allyship and more importantly take the much needed ‘action’ to end racial discrimination.
Please don’t limit your voice to social media platforms solely, donate to charities to help achieve change. Lastly, be aware of the brands/organisations that have exploited Black People as a tool to concrete fictitious moral consciousness, in life and/death.
As this is a time where there is a lot of information on the internet, we can appreciate it may be confusing and slightly overwhelming when thinking about which link and resource is most appropriate to invest time and money in that will truly help and further aid charities that are supporting and bettering the movement. With careful research we have collated a list of links and resources to aid understanding and acquire more knowledge on; what is happening and how to help, guides on how to support black businesses and assist in the positive progression of mental health amongst the black community. We are by no means saying these are the only links one should follow, however, that we find appropriate in the initial step taking when participating in a powerful movement. At Rare Select Models, we plan to update links as regularly as possible to this post.
The below images are all clickable links.
Please see below a clickable image to a link of collated literature that can advance your knowledge and understanding in why we have the #blacklivesmatter movement.
DONATE WITHOUT MONEY
We appreciate and understand that due to the current economic crisis we are in, financially, it may be hard to allocate money to a charity as of now. We have provided a link to a video that collates the paid ad revenue to dedicated charities. Please research more if needed, to make sure this is the right avenue for you. The option is there.
DONATE TO BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
To disallow the further progression of institutionalised and systemic racism, we encourage you to invest in black owed businesses too. Please also see links to the clickable images below to black owned businesses put forward by people on social media.
MENTAL HEALTh
Social media is a platform now used to enable easy access to information in regards to the current affairs happening in the world. Whilst this can be helpful to people, it can also aid the deterioration of mental health, especially within the black community, right now. By the constant reminder of the inequalities and injustices to them/us/older generations of abuse and suffering. Please see various links provided that we find could be useful to you, friends, family and acquaintances.
PETITIONS
Petitions for the justice of George Floyd. If you are unable to submit your form straight away please try again. Due to high volumes of people signing we have experienced slight waiting times in completion of the petitions.
JUSTICE FOR BELLY
Petitions for the justice of Belly Mujinga. If you are unable to submit your form straight away please try again. Due to high volumes of people signing we have experienced slight waiting times in completion of the petitions.
Please don’t forget about the injustices we are not only experiencing in America but the Uk too.
If we have missed any vital information that you believe should be shared or adapted to the above, please don’t hesitate to let us know in the comment section. Please do also share as the links and information provided could really help someone.
All model booking fees will be donated to the cause of #blacklivesmatter till the end of the year.
#blacklivesmattter - forever and always.