Black Lives Matter We stand in support with the Black Lives Matter movement and Black filmmakers and continue to think of our friends and colleagues during this time.  Now is a time for action, and equally a time to listen to, learn from, uplift and amplify the voices and experiences of POC Take Action Who to Support - Brown Girls Doc Mafia advocates for over 3,300 women and non-binary people of color working in the documentary film industry around the world - The Loveland Foundation provides financial assistance for Black women and girls seeking mental health support - Black Visions Collective develops Minnesota’s emerging Black leadership to lead powerful campaigns - Reclaim The Block organizes Minneapolis community and city council members to move money from the police department into other areas of the city’s budget that truly promote community health and safety - Communities United for Police Reform is a NY-based organization that is working to end discriminatory policing in New York - MPD 150 is a collection of resources, action ideas, and critical questions to ask for people who want to join the movement toward a police-free future - Campaign Zero calls on local, state, and federal lawmakers to adopt data-driven policy solutions to end the violence and hold police accountable - Authority Collective is a group of more than 200 womxn, non-binary and gender expansive people of color working in the photography, film and VR/AR industries - The Bail Project is a non-profit organization designed to combat mass incarceration by disrupting the money bail system ‒ one person at a time. - Unicorn Riot is a non-profit media organization of artists and journalists whose work is dedicated to exposing root causes of dynamic social and environmental issues ** These are just a few of the incredible organizations to learn from and support - send us your suggestions and we'll add to our list What to Watch Follow POC documentary filmmakers like Yance Ford (Strong Island) Ava DuVernay (13th) Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) and Stanley Nelson (Freedom Riders).   What to Read - The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander - Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi - When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Cullors & Asha Bandele - The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois - Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge - White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo ** click here for a list of more books recommended by Black Booksellers and Publishers ** and click here for a list of Black-owned bookstores, by state, to buy your new books from What to Do - Sign the petition Justice for George Floyd to demand that the officers involved are fired and charged - Check out this Google Doc for a list of organizations in Minneapolis that are doing powerful work to keep people safe in the streets, defend Black, Indigenous and other targeted communities from the police and white supremacists, rebuild the city, and so much more. - Donate to and support groups like Color of Change, Black Youth Project 100, the NAACP, The Sentencing Project, & The Bail Project - Educate your kids (or buy a gift for a teacher!) about equality with Black History Flashcards and books with diverse characters - Check out Justice In June, a list of actions for each day to become more informed as step one to becoming an active ally to the black community - VOTE for the changes you want to see **Many of the links above were pulled from this article - check it out for even more ways to be an ally and support the Black Lives Matter movement Documenting Protests Safely While it's important to be mindful of your own safety as a journalist when documenting protests, it's equally as important understanding the consequences of publishing images of protestors. In an age of digital surveillance and social media photos are often used as evidence by police forces. “As photographers/filmmakers, we need to ask ourselves, is this image sousveillance (from the bottom pointing up, holding power-holders and oppressors accountable) or are we furthering surveillance (from the top pointing down, adding to a history of violence and surveillance of Black, Indigenous, and POC bodies, and creating a document that can be used to further that violence)?” - Ligaiya Romero, Photographer & Videographer quote via Authority Collective's statement on Photographing Police Brutality Protests Authority Collective provided this helpful Google Doc, Resources for Photographers and Beyond on Anti-Racism, that is constantly being updated.  Image courtesy of @AOC The Committee to Protect Journalists recommends the following when covering protests:  - Maintain situational awareness at all times - continually check and read the mood of the police in relation to protestors - Avoid being sucked into the middle of a crowd, stick to the outside - Keep your media credentials with you and easily accessible at all times - Don't bring unnecessary equipment, especially if working alone - Make sure your phone is fully charged and if you're alone make regular contact with someone, whether it’s your editor, a colleague, or a trusted contact Journalists who need legal assistance can call the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press hotline at 1-800-336-4243 or contact the Reporters Committee via email at hotline@rcfp.org It's also important to remember that if you are documenting in public, your health and safety are a priority. The Sundance Institute partnered with Doc Society and Field of Vision to create a set of guidelines for independent creators to consider in the time of Coronavirus. 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