People are lifting their voices, hoisting signs, marching in the streets to demand change around the world. Their message is clear: racism and the stranglehold it has on the institutions meant to ensure safety, freedom, and equality for all will no longer be excused, overlooked, or tolerated.

At Bridges of Peace and Hope we believe that Black Lives Matter is not a controversial statement. George Floyd’s life mattered. Breonna Taylor’s life mattered. So did the lives of Tony McDade. Tamir Rice. Sandra Bland. Trayvon Martin. Philando Castile. Freddie Gray. And too, too many others. We are committed to building a world where all people feel safe to express themselves in their own schools, their own communities, their own skin. BoPH will fight for justice as we know how with listening ears and love in our hearts.

The following media is meant as a resource for those educating and empowering themselves to change the world by recognizing and rooting out racism where it exists in our families, communities, schools, health care systems, and government institutions. Allow yourself the courage to step outside the world too long accepted into a world built together for all. We call on tools of empathy, understanding, and strength. We recognize anger, sorrow, disappointment as a meaningful part of the process. We welcome you to share resources you have found meaningful and thoughts you find too heavy to carry alone. Bridges of Peace and Hope has always been about celebrating our similarities and learning from our differences. Your voice is a meaningful part of that conversation, please use it!