Global anti-racism resources to follow and support
The year 2020 has connected the world in ways that we’d never expected, from the global coronavirus pandemic to global outrage surrounding the death of George Floyd.
Protests have been erupting all over the world—from Auckland to Amsterdam, Toronto, London, Milan, Stockholm, Vancouver and more—proving that the #BlackLivesMatter movement is an international human rights movement that affects us all.
As a global company based in Hong Kong, working across languages and with contributors in each of our 30 cities around the world, we are by definition a multi-cultural and diverse group of passionate individuals.
We strongly believe in travel as a way of expanding one’s horizons, perspectives and acceptance of other cultures, regardless of race, ethnic background and skin colour. But travel is not enough—and we know we can do more.
As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” and in order to end systemic racism, we must continue to take a proactive approach. Here are some ways in which we’ll be taking further action:
- Expanding the diversity of our global network of resident editors and contributors
- Actively seeking out and working with companies run by the Black community and people of colour
- Increasing the representation of the Black community and people of colour through our regular travel content
Below are some links to learn more about the #BLM movement and global anti-racism organisations to follow and support:
Black Lives Matter
The official website for the #blacklivesmatter movement, which fights to end state-sanctioned violence and white supremacy.
George Floyd Memorial Fund
Donate directly to Floyd’s family with the official GoFundMe page.
Black Visions Collective
An organisation dedicated to Black liberation and to collective liberation, with a long term vision in which ALL Black lives not only matter, but are able to thrive.
United Nations: Let’s Fight Racism
Learn about the UN’s global action plan to #fightracism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, quiz yourself and learn how to #standup4humanrights.
European Network Against Racism (ENAR)
The only pan-European anti-racism network with the goal to end structural racism in the European Union and to build structures, institutions and attitudes based on race equality and equal distribution of power, privileges and rights.
Show Racism The Red Card
An anti-racism educational charity in the UK that educates young people through famous footballers and other role models.
Australians Against Racism
A campaign and active community that aims to counter destructive stereotyping of race and culture by actively promoting understanding and debate through the media, arts, education and the law.
Note: There are many more resources available to support #BlackLivesMatter and combat racism, and this is by no means an exhaustive list. Please let us know of any other suggestions by emailing editor@luxecityguides.com and we’ll add them to the list.
