As a white person I have privilege. I have never feared for my life while wearing a hoodie, nor lost a loved one to police brutality. I will NEVER even begin to know the struggle or pain the black community is feeling. It is not my place as a white person to speak on behalf of the black community, nor accept glory for advocating for black lives because that is something we ALL should be doing. Not just today and tomorrow, but forever. As you are posting your stories on Facebook and Instagram, make sure you stand by them once the protests die down. This is not the time to sit silent or become defensive about your privilege (which if you are, please educate yourself on what white privilege is here), use it to speak up and help those who don’t have it.This isn’t a trend to hop on, these are people’s lives.
With that being said, there are various ways you can support the black community and fight for equality. One of them being shop black owned businesses. Here are a list of some amazing black owned fashion and beauty companies:
Sorella
A personal fave, I have shopped here many times both in the storefront and online. Their clothing, shoes and accessories are so cute.
The Lip Bar
A vegan and cruelty free makeup brand.
The Mix Boutique
An affordable, cute and trendy clothing boutique created by Omo Odia.
House of Chic LA
Super trendy clothing boutique owned by Tawana Morris.
Lola Ade
A hand crafted jewelry company with everything from earrings to anklets to custom pieces. These pieces are beautiful and influenced by the owners Nigerian culture.
Cee Cee’s Closet
“Two fly sisters celebrating the beauty of West African print through fashion.”
KNC Beauty
A beauty company with products such as eye masks, lip masks, lip balms, and lip scrubs that have been featured in Vogue, Elle, Bazaar, Allure and more.
Melanie Marie Jewelry
Customizble jewlery pieces
Melanie Marie Clothing
Melanie also has a clothing store where she sells bomb pieces.
Fenty Beauty
As we know Fenty Beauty is owned by queen, Rhianna. An amazing and inclusive brand.
Savage x Fenty
Also owned by Rhianna, this is a size inclusive lingerie line.
Renowned LA
Super dope street wear
Jade Swimwear
“Luxe Minimal Swimwear | Sustainable Fabric Selection |Eco-Friendly ” owned and designed by Brittany Freeney
Oma The Label
“at the corner of sexy and sweet” Oma The Label offers both clothing and accessories. Beautiful pieces that and on trend.
Camara Aunique Beauty
A lash company with various styles to choose from along with virtual makeup classes.
Beauty Bakerie
Adorable makeup inspired by sweet treats!
These are just a fraction of the black owned businesses. There are so many more that can you can support and can be found with a little research. This is just one of the many ways to support I encourage you to browse the other listed resources below and help out in every way you can.
Other resources:
Fund Black Lives Matter
George Floyd Memorial Fund
Community Bail Funds
Campaign Zero
Support NAACP Empowerment Programs
Sign a Petition:
Justice for George Floyd
Justice for Breonna Taylor
Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
Justice for Sean Reed
Justice for David McAtee
Text:
JUSTICE to 668366
FLOYD to 55156
RESIST to 50409
ENOUGH to 55156
“I understand that I will never understand. However, I stand with you.”
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Jaydes Dreams 
Jayden, thank you for sharing this information! I love you. ❤️❤️❤️
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