Resources to Support Black Lives Matter

Juneteenth is a celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is a time for us to reflect and take actions to ensure we fulfill the promises our Nation made to create a fair and equitable society:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — United States Declaration of Independence (1776)

“No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” – 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United State of America (1868)

Our nation has failed to live up to these standards; especially for people of color. Now is the time to act.

In honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the many lives tragically lost we want to utilize our platform and our voice to show our support for the Black community. We stand strongly against racism, discrimination, and injustice. We recognize that to be silent is to be complicit with the violence and threat to the lives and well-being of Black people.

LeadCrunch is an organization that cherishes diversity and inclusion and is willing to stand up for those values when they are threatened. Still, we recognize we can and must do more.

We vow to learn, listen, and educate ourselves long after the spotlight has shifted. We are dedicated to becoming more mindful and inclusive across all aspects of our industry and our organization. We are committed to doing everything we can to foster a better future and lead by example every step of the way.

This change can only happen when people are willing to listen and learn from the struggles of their neighbors and truly seek to understand and grow.

If you’re interested in learning more or being part of the Black Lives Matter movement we’ve gathered some resources below.

Resources for those who want to get informed:

• Equal Justice Initiative—Tragic Death of George Floyd Reveals Continuing Problem of Police Violence

  • A reflection on the current state of police reform with recommendations for progress.

• Center for Policing Equity—The Science of Justice: Race, Justice, and Police Use of Force

  • This detailed report delves into police administrative data to show disparities in the use of force. You can watch the director of the Center, Phillip Atiba Goff, deliver a TED talk on fighting racism and improving policing here. 

• The Opportunity Agenda—Promoting Accountability

  • Learn how police accountability works, and the four mechanisms—community-based, political, civil, and criminal—for holding law enforcement accountable.

• The National Museum of African American History and Culture—Talking About Race

  • An online portal to help families, individuals, and communities talk about racism and commit to being antiracist.

Resources for those who want to take action:

• Mayors: Commit to taking action to address police use of force policies in your city.

• The Leadership Conference Education Fund—Take Action in your Local Community

  • Learn how you can take action around the issue of police use of force in your city.

• Color of Change—Sign a Petition to End Violent Policing Against Black People

  • Sign this petition calling for the end of police violence against Black people.

Resources for those who want to take care:

• American Psychological Association (APA)—Unmute your feelings

  • A list of ways to process your emotions and protect your mental health.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)—Resources for African Americans

  • Find a therapist for yourself or for your loved ones, explore toolkits, and more.

• Brave Space Alliance—Support groups

  • Chicago-based Brave Space Alliance fills a gap in the organizing of and services to trans and gender-nonconforming people.

• The Loveland Foundation—Loveland Therapy Fund

  • The Loveland Therapy Fund provides funding for Black women and girls to receive therapy support.