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These accounts provide invaluable thought provoking and knowledge content about racism, white privilege and everything about the Black Lives Matter movement.

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This is an image taken at the protest at the Phoenix Capitol Building on Tuesday June 2nd.

@emmafinlayson

This was not the article I was planning on writing this week. It was not even on my radar to be honest. But then I realized that my silence would mean that I was okay with the disgusting and blatant racism happening in our country right now. So, I hope that this post not only informs you but also brings some positivity to such a horrible time.

Change is possible but it starts with each of us looking at ourselves first because, how can a whole nation change if each of its members aren't willing to change themselves first.

From Privilege to Progress

This is an image of a white and black women standing in unity about ending racism and #showup for people of color.

Melissa DePino and Michelle are the founders of From Privilege to Progress and are strong advocates for #showup for people of color.

@privtoprog

From Privilege To Progress says that they "Coach the next change makers to connect to their purpose." Their Instagram feed is full of resources, videos, photos and Instagram Lives about learning, speaking up and amplifying voices of color.

My Darling Diary

This is a graphic of a verse in the Bible John 13:35 on a black background.

Jessi posted this on Black Tuesday and also mentioned Genesis 1:27 which talks about how ALL men are made in the image and likeness of God.

@my_darling_diary

My Darling Diary is focused on the Christian response to racism. Jessi Afshin, the founder, shares beautiful posts of designs and quotes, which she makes herself, but her real words are in the captions.

She crafts each of them to tell a story and to share insight and sometimes to even share how she is feeling. Her posts are very thought-provoking and always leave me feeling empowered and able to change.

The Great Unlearn

This is an image of founder Rachel Cargle.

Rachel Cargle is the founder of The Great Unlearn and she is dedicated to providing information, knowledge and resources about racism and teaching you how to "unlearn" it.

@thegreatunlearn

The Great Unlearn is an account all about unlearning racism. Founder Rachel Cargle describes it as "A community of everyday human beings committed to curiosity for what is possible in the world."

They have so many amazing graphics, posts and provide monthly syllabi to deepen your knowledge and understanding so that you can take action accordingly.

I hope that this provided you with information about what you can do to research, learn, understand and act on being an anti-racism ally.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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