Black Visions Collective (BLVC) is an American nonprofit organization for Black liberation based in Minnesota, founded in December 2017.[1][a] The group intersects with transgender and LGBTQ communities.[3][4][5][6][7][8] Active in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, BLVC has been involved in Black Lives Matter protests.[9] It has lobbied for part of the Minneapolis Police Department budget to be diverted to programs that support people experiencing youth homelessness, opioid dependency, and mental health issues.[10]
| Formation | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Black liberation |
| Headquarters | Minnesota, United States |
Region | Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area |
| Website | www.blackvisionsmn.org |
In 2019, BLVC received a grant from the Minneapolis Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund to develop an environmental justice leadership panel of people of color and indigenous people. The fund was created through a partnership between the city of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation.[11]
In June 2020, the Minnesota Freedom Fund recommended that people donate to the Black Visions Collective, among other organizations, after receiving $20 million in a week following the murder of George Floyd.[12]
On May 30, 2020, Sudanese-American musician Dua Saleh released the song "body cast", about police brutality, with proceeds raised going to the Black Visions Collective.[13][14] The band Walk the Moon announced on the same day that it would match fan donations to the organization up to $4,000.[15]
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- ^ As of August 2020, BLVC is a non-profit project fiscally sponsored by TakeAction Minnesota, a nonprofit organization with both 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 affiliations.[2]
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References edit
- ^ Jones, Hannah (2 July 2018). "Black Visions Collective: Meet some of the protesters that shut down Twin Cities Pride". City Pages. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Finance Manager (Black Visions Collective)". TakeAction MN. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ Shaffer, Claire (June 1, 2020). "Here's Where You Can Donate to Help Protests Against Police Brutality". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Black Lives Matter Resources 101". Playbill. June 2, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Zukin, Meg (June 1, 2020). "Black Lives Matter: 18 Organizations That Are Bailing Out Protesters". Variety. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Here's how you can support the fight against systemic racism, inequality and police brutality". DJ Mag. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Cohen, Arianne (May 29, 2020). "How to help Minneapolis: 6 things you can do right now for the George Floyd movement". Fast Company. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Shaver, Amital (2020-07-06). "How Black Visions Collective Is Sustaining a Revolution". Minnesota Monthly. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
- ^ Anderson, Ruby (June 3, 2020). "Here's How You Can Support the Black Community & the National Movement Right Now". Thrillist. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Stuart, Tessa (June 3, 2020). "A Practical Guide to Defunding the Police". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Walsh, Paul (21 November 2019). "Minneapolis fund recognizes efforts to fight climate change". Star Tribune. p. B3. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ Smith, Reiss (June 1, 2020). "7 simple ways white queer people can be allies to Black people in the fight against racism and police brutality". PinkNews. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (June 1, 2020). "Dua Saleh, Minneapolis Artist and Activist, Shares New Song on Police Brutality". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Bernstein, Jonathan (June 1, 2020). "Minneapolis Singer-Songwriter Dua Saleh Releases Police Brutality Lament". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Nattress, Katrina (May 31, 2020). "Walk The Moon Is Matching Donations To Black Visions Collective". iHeartRadio. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
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