As part of our ongoing anti-racism work, Safe Horizon’s digital and social media strategy teams have been striving to promote more content for Black and Brown people of all gender identities and expressions. This more compassionate and supportive content will show the many ways that racism affects our clients and communities at large.
On Instagram, we support calls for justice for the victims of police violence and any violence that is caused by racism.
Facebook acts as our primary resource guide where we provide current news updates that impact Black and Brown communities.
On Twitter, we focus heavily on amplifying the stories of black women, young men of color as they share their experience with systemic racism. We also provide resources for self-care.
Tweets Support and Self-Care for Black and Brown People of Color:
Here are some ways to take responsibility for our mental health and put our feelings first in these trying times. And ways for allies to support Black people in the struggle.https://t.co/7WMlnFNr7F
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 30, 2020
“Black mental health matters. Period. If you need to take a mental health day, you should. And if you need ideas for how to spend it, consider joining one of the five self-care communities for Black women outlined above…” @iamwellandgood pic.twitter.com/LafxJJ6nrU
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 26, 2020
Tweets Advocating for Anti-Racism:
“It is so important that in the black community and other communities of color that we are having intergenerational conversations about systemic racism in our society.”https://t.co/uTtmXAhPUB
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 24, 2020
“Race and gender equality go hand in hand for Black LGBTQ people. Transphobia and sexism are part of white supremacy, and so it all must go. Trans voices cannot be silenced in this moment.” #blacktranslivesmatter https://t.co/kkig66Coxw
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 18, 2020
Black Lives Matter.
Police violence against protesters is violence.
Black people deserve support and healing.
We support you. If you need support call our 24/7 hotline 1-800-621-HOPE #BlackOutTuesday pic.twitter.com/3zO2wWj98I— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 2, 2020
In New York City, and across the country, racism is killing Black people. In New York City, and across the country, police violence is killing Black people. #GeorgeFloyd #AhmaudArbery #BreonnaTaylor #EricGarner pic.twitter.com/hMce6z7Fgi
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 1, 2020
Tweets Advocating on Behalf of Young Men of Color:
Black men continue to die at the hands of police officers as they plead for their lives saying “I can’t breathe.” The officers who murdered Javier Ambler should be held accountable for their actions. We grieve with the family and friends of Javier Ambler. https://t.co/J0snNHKotS
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 12, 2020
Racism is violence, and it’s too often used as a weapon against black men.
This needs to stop.https://t.co/VN8EFhMYZ8
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) May 28, 2020
Men of color should not have to contend with protecting themselves from COVID-19 and possibly be forced to explain the intentions for shopping with a face mask on. https://t.co/lsmvzV86yn
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) May 8, 2020
Violence like this causes trauma for families and communities. This is a reminder that Black and brown boys and men deserve healing and support. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Ahmaud Arbery. #supportsurvivorshttps://t.co/nhBPBDKw5L pic.twitter.com/qEGiNzwHwO
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) May 7, 2020
Tweets Amplifying Black Women’s Stories:
Thank you Drew Dixon for your bravery in sharing your story. We believe you and all the women who shared their story. https://t.co/sGv8oG1y2n
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 8, 2020
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 5, 2020
We grieve with the friends and families of the 6 transgender women who were killed in the past 5 weeks.https://t.co/Mn7HtjxfZA
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) May 22, 2020
This is absolutely horrible. We must do better to protect Black women and value their lives.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Oluwatoyin Salau. #SayHerName #JusticeForToyinhttps://t.co/9PZKWZNQlu
— SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) June 15, 2020
