We fight for justice for the Black community.
This page is meant for students to learn more about how to get involved in the Black Lives Matter movement in light of the recent events that have made us question the police force and our judicial system. We have seen injustice for centuries and are at the point where enough is enough.
For some of you, this is not the first time you have come face-to-face with the feelings you may be experiencing in light of the murders seen in the past few weeks, for others, this may be the first time.
As students, you are the future of America. You are the reason the protesters are in the streets, you are the hopes and dreams of the months, years, and decades of protesting that has brought us to today.
If you would like to add resources to this page, anything from promoting Black-Owned-Businesses to social media accounts covering the situation currently happening, please email: gregorykarakashian@achievementfirst.org,
corinaperez@achievementfirst.org
The resources for this page were put together by:
Lesley Mendez-Ortega, Josiah Majetich, Marlon Mc Laurin, Corina Perez, and Gregory Karakashian.
This is a list of resources for you in the case that you or someone you know needs professional help on how to maintain your mental stability. These times are challenging, especially for the Black and Brown community. Our social media is flooded with names of lives lost and videos of police brutality. The most important first step to creating social change is to make sure your mental health is being cared for.
Here are some articles that explain why protesting, especially when supported by younger generations, is effective!
A look back at the history of student activism and whether today’s protesters are making a difference.
On Being Disrupted: Youth Work and Black Lives Matter |  The Psychology of Effective ProtestNew research shows why nonviolence works better than extreme tactics. |
