Emerald City Supporters is committed to uniting supporters of the Seattle Sounders and creating an environment that is accessible and inclusive to all Sounders fans to support passionately and freely. ECS is unapologetically anti-fascist and anti-racist. We support the Black Lives Matter movement and efforts to break the systems of racism that plague society.
You asked: What is ECS doing? How can I help?
We feel it is important to elevate the voices of the people who are leading this movement rather than create our own voice. We believe as allies it is important to listen actively, to learn continuously, to act intentionally, and to donate responsibly. This page includes resources to encourage engagement and education to create the changes we desire.
LISTEN
- Watch: Systemic Racism Explained (5 mins)
- Watch: Uncomfortable Conversations with a black man (10 mins)
- Watch: PBS: Roxane Gay, Anna Deavere Smith and Tay Anderson on the protests' hope and despair (12 mins)
- Listen: Seeing White: Podcast Series by Scene On Radio (14 episodes, lengths vary)
- Listen: 1619 Project Episode 1: The Fight for a True Democracy (44 mins)
- Listen: Nerd Farmer Podcast Episode #24: Nate Bowling and Steve Zakuani (67 mins)
- For Children and Parents:
LEARN
- Antiracism for Beginners (Resources and Q&A)
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- 10 Steps to Non-Optical Allyship
- Where do I donate? Why is the uprising violent? Should I go protest? (Q&A)
- Imagine - A series on what police abolition might look like
- A World Without Police: Disempower, Disarm, Disband
ACT
- Start the Conversation:
- We encourage our members to discuss what they’re learning with their friends and family members.
- How to Talk to Your Parents About Black Lives Matter
- How to Talk to White Relatives About Racism - Talking Points and Data
- 'Nailed It' host Nicole Byer offers guidance on explaining Black Lives Matter to white kids
- Talking about Racism, Racial Equity and Racial Healing with Friends, Family, Colleagues and Neighbors
- Send a letter to your parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, etc.: Letters for Black Lives 2020
- Register to vote:
- Write Local Officials to Demand Change:
- Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County Demands: Email templates for Police Reform, Community Wellness, Justice Reform
- Defund12.org Nationwide email templates to demand officials reallocate egregious police budgets to education, social services, and dismantling racial inequality.
- Before you Protest:
- Support Black-Owned Businesses:
DONATE
- https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate (extensive list including: victim funds, bail funds, protester funds, organizations, etc.)
- If you do not have the ability to donate financially, you can contribute by streaming videos from this Black Lives Matter playlist (turn off ad blockers)
ORGANIZATIONS
Being anti-racist and anti-fascist is a lifelong journey, it is not a destination. ECS is committed to dismantling systemic racism and is scrutinizing what we currently do and what we can do better to ensure that ECS is a community that embodies this completely. We will not shy away from the conversations that need to be had and invite you to join us in making the world a place that values every human being equally.
We invite all ECS members to join the conversation HERE to discuss these resources and additional recommendations. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reach out with feedback, advice, or criticism.
Acknowledgment: Resources have been curated through recommendations from Black Lives Matter activists and recommendations from our ECS members.