Here at ScienceGrrl, we strive to fight inequality and injustice wherever we see it. But we can do more. We fully support the BLM movement and the need to dismantle systemic racism from which many of us benefit. We believe a truly positive change can be made by addressing this inequality and amplifying black voices. For this reason, we have compiled a short list of resources, including networks and programmes for black scientists, black science communicators to follow, anti-racist organisations in the UK, donation pages, petitions, and learning resources.
These resources were collected by ScienceGrrl Glasgow’s very own Lara Peden.
Organisations Uplifting Black Representation in STEM
Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers – Aims to inspire and promote people of BME origin in engineering.
BlackAFinSTEM – A network of black scientists striving for better representation and diversity in STEM.
Black British Academics – A network of academics striving for racial equity.
Black British Professionals in STEM – Campaigning for representation of Black individuals in STEM.
Black Girls Code – Dedicated to inspiring girls of colour aged 7 to 17 to become innovators in STEM.
Black Girls Mentoring Project – Mentoring project aimed at supporting Black girls applying to top UK universities.
Black Women in STEM – Twitter community for Black women in STEM.
Diversify Chemistry – Highlights the diversity of academic chemists.
Generating Genius – Charity aiming to open doors to STEM for underrepresented students.
Minorities in STEM – A network connecting, supporting and showcasing individuals within STEM.
TIGERSTEMM – The Inclusion Group for Equity in Research in STEMM.
Visibility STEM Africa – Giving visibility to Africans in STEM across the globe.
We Rep STEM – Community inspiring learning and celebration of underrepresented groups in STEM.
Young Gifted and STEM – Dedicated to widening access for minority young people and opportunities in STEM.
Science Communicators to Follow
For more follow this thread: https://twitter.com/EstOdek/status/1159841789093617670
Anti-racist Organisations
Access UK – Provides career services with the goal of reducing youth BME unemployment.
Black Lives Matter – Global organisation with the goal of eradicating white supremacy.
The Black Training and Enterprise Group (BTEG) – Charity working to end racial inequality through education, employment and enterprise.
Intercultural Youth Scotland – Charity in Scotland, encouraging youth anti-racist activism, anti-racist education and delivering culturally appropriate youth service.
Operation Black Vote – Charity to ensure racial justice and inspire BME to vote.
National Memorial Family Fund – Resource for those affected by deaths in custody, making small grants available for families and their campaign groups across the UK.
Runnymede Trust – UK race equality think tank.
Saheliya Hub – Supports and promotes the positive mental health and well-being of BME women and girls in the Edinburgh and Glasgow area.
Show Racism the Red Card – UK’s largest anti-racism educational charity.
Stephen Lawrence Trust – National programme aiming to inspire young people from underrepresented backgrounds.
Stop Hate UK – Charity tackling hate crimes and discrimination.
The Black Curriculum – Charity aiming to address the lack of Black British history in the UK school curriculum.
Reach Out – Mentoring charity working with children in disadvantaged communities, opening up new opportunities for young people.
UK Black Pride – UK Black Pride is Europe’s largest celebration for LGBTQ+ people of colour.
Donation Pages
Act Blue – Splits donations between different bail funds.
Emergency Fund for LGBTQ+ people of colour
Gofundme page for Belly Mujinga
Gofundme page for Jennie Sablayan
Gofundme page for Trevor Belle
Gofundme Page for UK Legal Support for protestors
How to Donate to BLM With No Money – A video project created by Zoe Amira that allows people to donate without money. 100% of ad revenue is going to help bail funds, family funerals and advocacy.
Petitions
Addressing Race in Scottish Schools
Call on the UK government to condemn Trump’s response to the BLM
Introduce Mandatory Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting in the UK
Suspend all UK exports of riot gear to the USA
Teach Black History in Scottish Schools
Update the GCSE English Lit Reading Lists to Include More Black Authors
Free Learning Resources
Yale University Course on African American History
University of Exeter Course on British Imperialism
Books
Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
No Problem Here: Racism in Scotland by Neil Davidson, Minna Liinpaa and Maureen McBride
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Superior: The Return of Race Science by Angela Saini
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge
Podcasts
STEM
Anti-Racism
About Race with Reni Eddo Lodge
TV and Film
Black and Scottish
Hidden Figures
Just Mercy
Queen of Katwe
Slavery: Scotlands Hidden Shame
The 13th
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
When They See Us
Who Killed Malcolm X
This post could not have been compiled without the following amazing resources. Please find them linked below- these are amazing for any further reading/activism!
Anti-Racism Resources by @starstrickenSF
Black Lives Matter by @perkin_amalaraj
Ways to Help by Hannah Forsyth
UK Resources by Ro Po
Black Lives Matter Scotland by @eiriinn
Our work is not complete. We will continue to educate ourselves and campaign for equality in STEM. If anyone knows of any additional resources we would really appreciate hearing from you!
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