MRD Stands with Black Lives Matter
Maine Roller Derby stands with the Black Lives Matter movement and the local and national fight for racial equity and justice. We are committed to making a positive impact on our community, which includes recognizing the long history of marginalization and oppression of People of Color in our state and throughout the country, and advocating for change that disables harmful attitudes and actions of White supremacy and promotes freedom and justice for Black individuals and communities.
The following organizations are actively addressing racial injustice locally and nationally. Please visit their websites to learn more and make financial donations to their critical, meaningful work:
Maine Organizations
- ACLU Maine
- BLM Portland
- Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
- Maine Equal Justice
- Maine Initiatives
- Maine People’s Alliance
- Maine Youth Justice
- Presente Maine
National and Other U.S. Organizations
- Black Lives Matter
- Black Visions Collective (Minnesota)
- List of Bail Funds for U.S. Cities (Google Doc)
- National Bailout Fund
- Pimento Relief Fund
