Honoring Juneteenth

Today, on Juneteenth, we honor and pay respect to the suffering and trauma of the black community. As immigrants, we know that our freedom and access to opportunities only exist because of the long fight fought and led by African Americans. 

Here are three steps we all can take to recognize this important holiday:

Learn the history. 

• Juneteenth History
• Observing Juneteenth in 2020 
• Black and South Asian History  

Be an active ally.

The fight starts at home. Here are a few guides to help South Asians and Indo-Caribbeans navigate anti-blackness/racism conversations in our communities.

• South Asians for Black Lives Matter
• Queer South Asian National Network
• Brown Girl Magazine: A Guide to Supporting the Movement through South Asian Allyship

Join the movement by donating. 

• The Bail Project (100% of your donation goes to bring someone home)
• The Movement for Black Lives.