AMPLIFY
Every month, we spotlight a cause/moment tied to amplifying underrepresented groups, inviting you to take action through volunteering, donating and learning more.
If you have any suggestions on other moments, causes or holidays we can bring attention to, please email us your suggestions at any time.
This month, we’re amplifying the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
This month, we’re celebrating the birthday of
Martin Luther King Jr., c
ivil rights leader, activist, and American hero. His legacy is a reminder of the decades of civil rights activism that has been done in our country and serves as inspiration for the work still to be done.
Pay tribute to Dr. King with the resources below. Click through for a few things to DO, places to DONATE, or edutainment to DOWNLOAD (aka stream).
DO • DONATE • DOWNLOAD
Do: Virtual Food Bank
In honor of MLK, Food Bank For New York City will host a Virtual Day of Service on Monday, January 18th. Volunteers are invited to join from home via Zoom, uniting in an effort to write over 200 personal letters to New Yorkers in need.
Donate: Legal Defense Fund
NAACP Legal Defense Fund is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
Download: BAM MLK Tribute
BAM's 35th Annual MLK Tribute is NYC’s largest public celebration of Dr. King’s legacy, a free virtual program featuring world-renowned activists, public figures, and civic leaders alongside musicians and other performers.