When you purchase this item, you are supporting a movement of justice for Black lives. See *Personalization* below for instructions.


What is Black Lives Matter?
Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a decentralized movement advocating for peaceful protest against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against Black people. Cami Co. Lace stands in solidarity with this movement.

History and Background:
Cami first designed this t-shirt to wear for a BLM mural painting in Decatur, GA. This event was approved by the Decatur City Commission and organized by City Commissioner Lesa Mayer. Lesa organized the artistic painting of 'Black Lives Matter' on North McDonough Street with 3 artists and over 500 (socially distanced) volunteers, including Cami! Cami was so moved by the artists and the cause, she decided to add an "Activism" portion to her design collections. This shirt is for all of the protesters, activists, advocates, and those who stand in solidarity who want to support this cause and feel the power of making a bold statement at the exact same time! And it doesn't stop there. Read below on how your purchase will help the Black community.

*Personalization*:
Cami has dedicated this design to not only be a part of fashion history making, but also to support and give back to the Black community! We've decided that with every sale of this item, we will donate 20% of proceeds to the cause of your choice! In the Personalization section, please write to which charity organization (that supports the Black community) you wish to donate.

Which organization should I donate to?
If you are unsure which organization or charity you wish to support, we have gathered some suggestions below. These suggestions were submitted via a social media campaign and identified as the top choices by our Cami Co. Lace community. They have been researched for validity and Cami also recommends them as great organizations to support! Feel free to visit the sites below to find out more information.

Optional Organizations:

1) BLACK LIVES MATTER (http://blacklivesmatter.com/) via @ddperry88
#BlackLivesMatter was founded in 2013 in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer. Black Lives Matter Foundation, Inc is a global organization in the US, UK, and Canada, whose mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. By combating and countering acts of violence, creating space for Black imagination and innovation, and centering Black joy, we are winning immediate improvements in our lives.
• Donate to Black Lives Matter

2) Breonna Taylor (https://justiceforbreonna.org/) via @1908stephanita
Breonna Taylor was an award-winning EMT and first responder in Lousiville, KY, who loved helping her patients and her community. On the night of March 13th, 2020 the Louisville Metro Police executed a warrant, looking for drugs they never found, reportedly trafficked by a person who did not live with Breonna or in her complex-and whom they already had in custody. They sprayed her home with 20 rounds, shooting Breonna 8 times, killing her in her bed. Neither the Louisville Metro Police nor Mayor Greg Fischer have given her mother any answers.
• Donate to the Justice for Breonna Taylor Go Fund me
• Donate to the #LouisvilleBailFund to get protestors released

3) Equal Justice Initiative (https://eji.org/) via @ashleylavernejackson
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. EJI is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides legal representation to people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, or abused in state jails and prisons. We challenge the death penalty and excessive punishment and we provide re-entry assistance to formerly incarcerated people.
• Donate to Equal Justice Initiative

4) Color of Change (https://colorofchange.org/) via @tobiwithaneye
Color of Change is a progressive nonprofit civil rights advocacy organization in the United States. It was formed in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in order to use online resources to strengthen the political voice of African Americans. Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. We help people respond effectively to injustice in the world around us. As a national online force driven by 1.7 million members, we move decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America.
• Donate to Color of Change

5) Metro Atlanta Mutual Aid Fund (https://www.atlantamutualaid.org/) via @missmandy06
A mutual aid fund to support marginalized communities impacted by COVID-19. Focused on our most marginalized. We fund Black, Indigenous, and other peoples of color that have endured hardship during the COVID19 pandemic. While we will initially address our communities’ immediate needs, our collective vision includes building a sustainable system to work and support each other beyond this moment.
• Donate to Metro Atlanta Mutual Aid Fund

6) Justice for Black Girls (https://www.justiceforblackgirls.com/) via @reelaviolette
The mission of Justice for Black Girls (JBG) is to expand global knowledge of how US-based systems of power respond to and perpetuate the abuse of Black girls in schools, in prisons and in protest. JBG partners with institutions of higher learning and grassroots organizations to engage Black girls in the academic and policy work that centers Black girlhood. Ultimately, JBG is focused on equipping Black girls with tools not authorized by empowerment- focused on developing self help in the midst of structural degradation, but power- the agency to alter the systems that actively marginalize Black girlhood. We are committed to creating space that enables Black girls to imagine a life beyond the confining structures in which they currently live.
• Donate to Justice for Black Girls


Please Note:
If you fail to identify a 501(c)(3) or other valid organization that supports the Black community, all proceeds will default to supporting Cami Co. Lace, LLC, a small black-owned business!