Hello, wonderful podcast listener! This is my final episode of Season 10 of the More Money Podcast, and I want to end this season by discussing something very important to me and quite honestly the human race right now. There are global protests both online and offline to fight against the systemic racism that exists in Canada, the U.S., and the rest of the world.
It’s 2020, and despite all the progress and innovation we’ve made as a society, racism still exists. Inequality still exists. Injustice still exists.
I have been so emotional all week. I’m heartbroken about the innocent lives that have been lost due to police brutality. I’m heartbroken that people of colour have suffered for so long while their white allies (like me) have done nothing to help. Enough is enough. I believe what’s happening right now is a tipping point leading to major change. And I for one want to take action.
One of the things I’ve done is made a choice to no longer support FinCon, a financial conference I’ve attended since 2014. You can find more info on my Twitter page, but let’s just say I am an anti-racist and I refuse to support anyone or any institution that does not uphold those basic values.
The thing with money is it has everything to do with race. Moreover, money can be used to make positive change and fight against racism. One way I’ve been trying to lend support to the black community and the protests is by donating money to various bail funds, victim funds, and Black Lives Matter. I will also never be attending FinCon again and as I’ve just received my refund for that event, I will be redirecting those funds to another cause to help people of colour.
Right now isn’t the time to see how things play out or are afraid of not being liked. Right now is the time to speak up and be vocal. It’s time to condemn racism, support people of colour, and not just say you’re an ally, but prove it!
For myself, besides donating money, I’m going to continue to educate myself, I’m going to support more BIPOC businesses, and I will be making the next season of my podcast more diverse in terms of guests. It is something I’ve always tried to do, but just looking at the Season 10 lineup, I know I can do way better.
If you want to take action also, below are some ways you can vote with your dollars, as well as a long list of fantastic BIPOC personal finance influencers to support. Please follow them, consume their content, and amplify their platforms. Their voices need to be heard.
Thanks for listening to this episode and supporting me in these 5 years of having the podcast! I’ll be taking a summer hiatus, and will be bringing back the podcast in late August or early September. To stay in the loop, you can follow me on social media or better yet sign up to my email list. I will most likely pop in and do a few special podcast episodes during the summer, but otherwise, I plan on taking this time to focus on a few projects I’ve had on the back burner and make more videos for my YouTube Channel.
Thanks again for listening and I’ll catch you back on the podcast soon!
Donate Your Money
Canada
- Justice for Regis Fund
- Black Lives Matter Toronto
- Black Legal Action Centre
- Black in BC Community Support Fund for COVID-19
- Nia Centre for the Arts
- Hogan’s Alley Society
- Black Liberation Collective
- Black Health Alliance
- The Come Up (Edmonton)
- Toronto Black Film Festival
- Halifax Black Film Festival
- Montreal International Black Film Festival
- Black Youth Helpline
- Black Women in Motion
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation
- Canadian Anti-Racism Network
- AnitHate.ca
- Urban Alliance on Race Relations
USA
- Ways You Can Help Directory – BlackLivesMatters.Carrd.co
- Black Lives Matter
- North Star Health Collective
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund
- The Marshall Project
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
- Campaign Zero
- Advancement Project
- George Floyd Memorial Fund
- George Floyd’s Sister’s Fund
- George Floyd’s Daughter’s Fund
- Breonna Taylor Fund
- Ahmaud Arbery Fund
- Jamee Johnson Fund
- Destiny Harrison Funeral Fund
- Eric Rosalia Fund
- Dion Johnson Fund
- Aaron James Fund
- Tony McDade Fund
- Healing for Darnella Fund
- Destiny’s Dream Scholarship
- James Scurlock Fund
- Support for Leslie Fund
- Trevor Belle Fund
- Brad Levi Ayala Fund
- Alajunaye David Fund
- Said Joquin Fund
- David McAtee Fund
- Italia Kelley Fund
- Tampa Bay Community Support Fund
- Split Donation to 37 Bail Funds
- National Bail Fund Network
- Bail Fund Google Doc
- Bail Fund Thread
- Gas Mask Fund
- Unicorn Riot Fund
- Messiah Young and Taniya Pilgrim
- Ezequiel Valderas Bail Fund
- BLM Frontline Fund
- Supplies for DC Protesters
Other Helpful Resources
- Directory of Black Scholarships & Awards in Canada – Community Unity Alliance
- Community Support for Black Canadian Youth – Canadian Heritage
- Where To Donate To Support Black Lives And Protesters – Huffington Post
- Black Organizations And Anti-Racist Groups Canadians Can Support Now – Huffington Post
- Read More Books by Black Authors via A Different Booklist
- Anti-Racism Resources Google Doc
Support BIPOC Personal Finance Influencers
Canada
Zandile Chiwanza
- Personal Finance Journalist & Financial Wellness Mentor
- Writer at LowestRates.ca
- Follow her on Twitter (@zaknows) and Instagram (@zaknows)
Kassandra Dasent
- Financial Wellness Engineer & Speaker
- Learn more about her at kassandradasent.com
- Follow her on Twitter (@kassandradasent)and Instagram (@kassandradasent)
Keisha Blair
- Author of Holistic Wealth
- Learn more about her at keishablair.com
- Follow her on Twitter (@KeishaOBlair) and Instagram (@KeishaOBlair)
- Subscribe to her YouTube Channel
Enoch Omololu
- Founder & Blogger at SavvyNewCanadians.com
- Follow him on Twitter (@SavvyCanadians) and Facebook
Vanessa Bowen
- Founder of MintWorthy
- Money and Mindset Coach
- Follow her on Instagram (@MintWorthyCo)
Jackie Porter
- CFP, Financial Advisor at AskJackie.ca
- Follow her on Twitter (@askjackieporter) and Instagram (@iamjackieporter)
Nechelle Bartley
- Founder of Money Basics
- Financial Strategist
- Follow her on Twitter (@moneybasics2015) and Instagram (@moneybasics)
Nicole Simons
- Financial Literacy Advocate
- Wealth Management Advisor, Insurance Broker, and part-owner of CPN Financial Services
- Follow her on Instagram (@advisoronthego)
Octavia Ramirez
- Founder & CEO of Paper and Coin
- Follow her on Twitter (@octaviafaith)
- Follow Paper and Coin on Twitter (@paperandcoin) and Instagram (@paperandcoin)
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