Black Lives Matter. Black Futures Matter.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids joins Boys & Girls Clubs of America in condemning any act of racism or discrimination. We advocate for youth to have the same opportunities and encourage young people to harness the power of their voice. We believe it is critical to speak up and take action.

As a nation, we can and must demand change to support black people and anyone who faces systemic prejudices. Together, we must listen and take actions to ensure the future is great for the millions of kids that are counting on us.

Resources

Teaching Young Children About Race

Excellent Diverse Books for Children

Conversations with Teens Foster Healing from Traumatic Experiences of Racism

Harvard’s “Implicit Bias” Test

Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses

Black-Owned Restaurants in Grand Rapids