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An Open statement to our community

6/11/2020

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We at Dare to Dream Productions stand in solidarity with the Black community and the protesters fighting for justice and change across the world. We demand justice for the families and friends of all victims of police brutality. These officers must be held accountable for their horrific actions. We must remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Michael Brown, and many other Black victims of violence. 

We will continue to fight against systemic racism. At Dare to Dream, we amplify voices that have been marginalized and create active discussions through our films. We will not be silent. We fight for equality in hopes of a brighter future. We must not only hope but take ACTION!

Here are some ways YOU can get involved in dismantling white supremacy and police brutality. We acknowledge not everyone has the money to donate BUT you can make an impact in other ways.

Educate yourself and your loved ones and SPEAK UP!

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Desmond Tutu quote
  • Sarah Sophie Flicker and Alyssa Klein created a list of resources including films, videos, articles, and organizations to follow to learn more about white privilege, Black Lives Matter, and much more!
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  • SPEAK UP! If someone is being racist, instead of yelling at them, breathe, and try to teach instead of preach. Ask questions. Give them resources to learn.​

Support Black-Owned Businesses

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Black-owned restaurant owners in Chicago. Photo credit to Secret Chicago: https://secretchicago.com/black-owned-restaurants-chicago/
  • Here’s a list of Black-owned businesses in Chicago

​Donate/Support

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Froskate volunteering and providing community members food and necessities to those impacted by the protests. Photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/_froskate_/?hl=en
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Sisters in Cinema logo provided by Chicago Cruiser: https://chicagocrusader.com/sisters-in-cinema-launches-campaign-to-build-a-media-arts-center-on-the-south-side-of-chicago/
  •   Fund the Black Lives Matter Movement
  •  Mezcla Media Collective  in Chicago that supports women and non-binary filmmakers of color that was impacted by Covid-19
  •  Froskate, a group of women of color and members of the LGBT+ community skaters that teach skateboarding to youth and hold events that bring people together!
  •  Sisters in Cinema, a non-profit in Chicago that’s mission is to “entertain, educate, develop and celebrate Black girls and women media-makers and future generations of storytellers and their audiences
  •  Chicago Bail Funds for protestors who have been arrested

Volunteer

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My block My Hood My City volunteers. Photo credit: https://www.formyblock.org/mission
  • My Block My Hood My City in Chicago is looking for volunteers “to help repair small businesses from the damage done by out-of-state looters” 
  • ​Sign up here!

Watch and Share Work by People of Color Filmmakers

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Still image for "Raisin" by Gabby Henderson's Music Video. Directed by Alexis Hester. Photo credit: https://music.apple.com/us/album/raisin-single/1499705514
  • Our friend and fellow filmmaker Alexis Hester directed Chicago musician, Gabby Henderson’s music video titled “Raisin” Watch it here!

  • Watch OTV’s network that highlights intersectional series and elevates marginalized voices
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  • Watch The Tribe’s Work

Vote!

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Photo credit: https://www.harvardindependent.com/2018/11/2018-voting-memes/
Make sure you’re registered to vote! Register here!

We hear you. We stand with you. Black Lives Matter!

In solidarity,
Dare to Dream Productions
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    Bridget Johnson is the president and co-founder of Dare to Dream Productions. She writes and directs thought-provoking films that inspire others to follow their dreams. 

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