Creatives stand with the black community in the fight against racism

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As protests in the US continue over the brutal killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers, creatives across the globe are showing solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement. While some highlight the cause through moving tributes to Floyd, others are harnessing their positions to make positive moves to amplify black people in the creative industries.

In this article, we have examples of both – but must emphasise that this is a starting point. Our commitment to cultivate change will ensure we continue to amplify black voices to help make Creative Bloq and the creative industry as a whole a more inclusive space for black communities. We all need to triple our efforts to support black creatives, starting now. 

Please feel free to get in touch with any suggestions or relevant news – we plan to keep this page regularly updated. Let's start with a list of some very worthy causes that are working right now in this fight.

Where you can donate

• Official George Floyd Memorial Fund
• Black Lives Matter
• Minnesota Freedom Fund
• Show racism the red card (UK)
• Resourcing racial justice (UK)

Black Lives Matter: Portfolio reviews

A number of artists and designers have taken to social media to offer support to black artists in the form of portfolio reviews. 

Black Lives Matter: George Floyd tributes

Below are some examples of artists across the world who have responded to the death of George Floyd, producing work in support of Black Lives Matter.

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