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THE LIVES OF ALL BLACK PEOPLE MATTER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We stand with the Black community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You matter. Your lives matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hear you, we see you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In support of the fight for social justice and equal rights for the Black community, AEO and the AEO Foundation are proud to pledge $500,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund is America\u2019s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice, seeking criminal justice reform, voting rights access, education equity, and an end to systemic bias and racism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to this pledge, AEO will match associates who also choose to donate, up to $100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we have shared a list of resources, curated by our own associates, that highlights the voices and work of activists, leaders, artists and creatives. Please use this to help educate, inspire and empower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more we understand systemic racism the more we can take action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not just in this moment. Always.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sign the below petitions at Change.org:<\/strong>
Raise the Degree<\/a>
Hands Up Act<\/a>
George Floyd<\/a>
Breonna Taylor<\/a>
Ahmaud Arbery<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send a message to your congressional representative<\/a>
VOTE!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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@rachel.cargle<\/a>
@laylafsaad<\/a>
@moemotivate<\/a>
@taranajaneen<\/a>
@ibramxk<\/a>
@iamrachelricketts<\/a>
@privtoprog<\/a>
@elainewelteroth<\/a>
@tamikadmallory<\/a>
@osopepatrisse<\/a>
@mspackyetti<\/a>
@museummammy<\/a>
@myishathill<\/a>
@sarahsophief<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why I\u2019m No Longer Talking to White People About Race<\/strong>
<\/a>by Reni Eddo-Lodge

The New Jim Crow<\/a><\/strong>
by Michelle Alexander

Me and White Supremacy<\/a><\/strong>
by Layla F. Saad

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?<\/a><\/strong>
by Beverly Daniel Tatum

How to Be an Antiracist<\/a><\/strong>
by Ibram X. Kendi

Well-Read Black Girl<\/a><\/strong>
by Glory Edim

Redefining Realness<\/a><\/strong>
by Janet Mock

Black Feminist Thought<\/a><\/strong>
by Patricia Hill Collins

So You Want to Talk About Race<\/a><\/strong>
by Ijeoma Oluo

White Fragility<\/a><\/strong>
by Robin DiAngelo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fruitvale Station<\/a><\/strong> | Ryan Coogler
American Son<\/a><\/strong> | Kenny Leon
13th<\/a><\/strong> | Ava DuVernay 
Dear White People<\/a><\/strong> | Justin Simien
When They See Us<\/a><\/strong> | Ava DuVernay
If Beale Street Could Talk<\/a><\/strong> | Barry Jenkins
The Hate You Give<\/a><\/strong> | George Tillman Jr.
Clemency<\/a><\/strong> | Chinonye Chukwu
Just Mercy<\/a><\/strong> | Destin Daniel Cretton
I Am Not Your Negro<\/a><\/strong> | Raoul Peck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1619 (New York Times)<\/a><\/strong>
Hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones

About Race<\/a><\/strong>
Hosted by Anna Holmes, Baratunde Thurston, Raquel Cepeda and Tanner Colby

Code Switch (NPR)<\/a><\/strong>
Hosted by Shereen Marisol Meraji and Gene Demby

The Diversity Gap<\/a><\/strong>
Hosted by Bethaney Wilkinson

Intersectionality Matters!<\/a><\/strong>
Hosted by Kimberl\u00e9 Crenshaw

Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast<\/a><\/strong>
Hosted by Chevon Drew and Hiba Elyass

Pod For The Cause<\/a><\/strong>
Hosted by Ashley Allison

Pod Save The People<\/a><\/strong>
Hosted by DeRay Mckesson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We have always considered ourselves REAL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And by REAL we mean we know there\u2019s still a lot to learn and a lot of work to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are having open, raw, honest conversations with our leadership and associates about systemic bias, racism and racial violence so we can further reflect and learn more about what changes we can make as a brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not just in this moment. Always.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know nothing will be enough until there is REAL change in our world and that starts from looking within ourselves and our brand. Together we stand with the Black community and pledge our dedication to the fight against systemic racism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not just in this moment. Always.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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