Conversations about race, justice, and the Black Lives Matter movement are happening at the community level. They were happening before George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25th, 2020 and they continue to happen now on Meetup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of our commitment to advocate for equity on Meetup and at Meetup<\/a>, we\u2019re amplifying voices advocating for equity in our society. These groups are meeting on the topic of race, justice, the Black Lives Matters movement, and beyond. Learn how you can get involved with or start groups like these in your area or online<\/a>. We\u2019ve also shared a list of resources for organizers below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more about each group and their events on their group page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Anti-racism<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Boston, MA<\/p>\n\n\n\n “A multiracial\/cross-class group of folks dedicated to the struggle for shared liberation, we engage in a variety of group discussions to build community and awareness, and take action to disrupt the systems of racism in the U.S. and beyond.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Greensboro, NC<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGuilford Anti-Racism Alliance (GARA) is an anti-racist, information-sharing, collaborative, discussion-and-action group that has been meeting regularly for more than 10 years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Portland, OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA learning \/ doing community striving to be truly anti-racist! Committed to absolute equality, with peace & love we ARE the change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book club & discussions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Durham, NC<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cALL are welcome! You should join this group if you have questions about the current dialogue on racism, if you have an experience related to racism that you would like to share, if you are interested in discussing possible solutions to racism, or if you are interested in discussing a topic that many find taboo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brooklyn, NY<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis book club is for anyone interested in reading, exploring and discussing social justice themed-books.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n New York, NY<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The Crossing Party Lines mission is to create open dialogue between Americans with dissimilar ideologies in order to increase tolerance, build communities and encourage civic engagement.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Auburn, WA<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur country is hurting and sometimes strangers can bring you the most hope. This is an opportunity for a diverse group of people to get together and learn from one another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ally-focused discussions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gaithersburg, MD<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA conversation about the injustice minorities face in the United States of America and in our countries of origin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n New York, NY<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI created this virtual group to serve as a safe and inviting space for white allies–all allies, to ask questions and gain direct insight as we all seek racial justice for black people in America.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edmonton, AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis group is to serve as a resource for white people and parents to engage in anti-racism work. If we want to raise anti-racist children then we need to dismantle white supremacy within ourselves and our families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toronto, ON<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is a space for white people interested in understanding their privilege and confronting their biases. The goal is for white people to explore our own racism and biases without putting the burden on people of colour to educate us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seattle, WA<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve formed this meetup to learn more about racism, to re-learn what I’ve been told, to have open and frank discussions and to support the positive work being done by the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation (JTM).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are just some of the events that have been hosted recently by Meetup groups. You can find more groups and events like these on Meetup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGroups starting conversations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Boston Knapsack Anti-Racism Group<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Guilford Anti-Racism Alliance<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Anti-Racism: This is the Time<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Racism Discussion Group<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NYC Social Justice Book Club<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Crossing Party Lines: New York<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Learning through diversity<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Latinos Against Injustice<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
BLM Group for White Allies<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Resources For White Parents To Raise Anti-Racist Children<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Toronto WhiteSpace Online Discussion Group<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Educate to End Hate w\/Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation<\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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