It’s easy to get overwhelmed with “where to start” or how to plug back in. Remember the important thing is to commit to doing the work—today, and every day that you’re able. Here’s a list of potential actions you can take in addition to continuing to educate yourself.
Make a donation that’s meaningful
Here’s a list of possibilities! Support organizations led by other people of color, including immigrants and refugees, small businesses, and more.
We recommend to try and donate an amount that makes you a little uncomfortable (if you’re able to). Does $10 seem safe? Then try $25. Does $25 seem safe? Then try $50. Does $50 seem safe? Then try $100. Engage in resource moving, addressing systemic wealth inequity stemming from colonial history and white supremacy culture, through your personal and professional networks.
Seek out conversations, interventions, and accountability with other white folks
Remember that much of the most important work white people can be doing starts in our homes, our workplaces, and our communities. Commit to “inviting people in” (not shaming and blaming) and having hard conversations with other white people. Commit to being uncomfortable.
Join a SURJ PDX POD for learning, accountability, and community here!
Support
- Local mutual aid efforts.
- Attend the Keaton Otis Vigil
On the 12th of every month (NE 6th and Halsey Street, occasionally on Zoom). - Police Accountability: led by a coalition that includes SURJ PDX activists.
- Actively campaign to elect people of color and candidates that support defunding the police and prison abolition.
- Support Don’t Shoot PDX
- Support Black- and Indigenous-led organizations and businesses
- Get “out there” on social media. Promote the voices of Black people and other People of Color.
Share resources and event information
Email surjpdxinfo@gmail.com
Be sure to include well-organized, key information like date, time, cost in your email. Please note that we try to refrain from sending too many emails, so we may not be able to send yours, depending on current priorities. Thank you for your understanding.
Take care of yourself and your fellow activists
It’s gonna be a long fight. We need you for the long haul. Please be sure to take care of yourself.