BLM Resources
Over the last few days, many people have reached out to see how they can support us. We truly appreciate the love we’ve been shown, but believe this cause is more important. We’re compiling a list of ways that we as an organization and as individuals can create change on this important issue. Long term change must start now. If you know of anything that should be added to this list, please reach out to info@madcapcoffee.com.
BLM Resources
Ally Tool Kit — This is a toolkit for non-Black people of color and white people looking to engage in political activism against police killings, white supremacy, and anti-Black racism.
Anit-racism Resources — Anti-racism resources that include books, articles, videos and movies.
The Show Must be Paused — Initiative founded by two black women to hold the music industry accountable.
Equal Justice Initiative – The Equal Justice Initiative is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Urban League — The mission of the Grand Rapids Urban League is to provide the means to empower African Americans and other minorities to achieve economic self-reliance, parity and civil rights.
Grand Rapids Area Black Owned Businesses — Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) is an Economic Development social enterprise. GRABB works to foster an economy that creates prosperity and supports the revitalization of predominantly Black neighborhoods. Great resource to help find and support local black-owned business in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archive — This Museum & Archive was founded in 2015 and is located right across the street from our Monroe cafe, offering, among other exhibits and events, a free interactive tour of Grand Rapids’ Civil Rights history. Take this tour, any time by downloading the GR Walks smart phone app at www.grwalks.com.
Irie Kitchen Fundraiser — Around 1am on Wednesday, June 3rd, several days after the downtown protests, Irie Kitchen was attacked and vandalized. Due to Covid-19, Irie Kitchen has been temporarily closed and was planning to reopen June 12th. Irie Kitchen is a small, family-owned black business. Funds raised from this campaign will help cover the expenses of repairing the damage from the vandalization, as well as help with 3 months lost revenue and fixed expenses of operating a restaurant during this global pandemic.
Detroit
Detroit Justice Center — The Detroit Justice Center works alongside communities to create economic opportunities, transform the justice system, and promote equitable and just cities.
Black Lives Matter Detroit — BLMDetroit fights for Black liberation, using mass media and educational programming to foster an ever-evolving ecosystem based upon the equitable representation and centering of all identities within the African diaspora.
Detroit’s Black-Owned Businesses — Visit Detroit has created a comprehensive list of local Detroit businesses for everything from food and entertainment to clothes, beauty and books.
