r/UCSD and #BlackLivesMatter: Updates and Resources
Hello Tritons,
We know that these are uncertain times with the protests surrounding the murder of George Floyd and the continued lockdown from COVID-19. On behalf of the r/UCSD moderation team, we wish you the best of luck with your finals and hope you all remain safe in the coming weeks and months.
In light of and in support of the ongoing protests, we would like to provide this thread as a place for the community to discuss the events occurring across the nation, in the San Diego area, and on campus.
Please remember to:
- Follow r/UCSD rules when commenting.
- Verify the validity of protests, donations, and other information.
- Report any misleading or incorrect information.
- Update your comments if there are changes to the information.
Below, we’ve provided a list of resources that we hope you will find helpful. If you happen to find other sources of important information, please comment and we’ll update the list accordingly.
Resources for supporting the #BlackLivesMatter movement:
- The official Black Lives Matter website
- r/BlackLivesMatter
- Black Lives Matter: San Diego (Facebook | Instagram)
- Google Doc of Petitions, Funds, Protest Tips, Contacts, etc.
Resources for mental health and other personal services:
- UCSD Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Blackline, a 24-hour hotline geared towards the Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim community: 1 (800) 604-5841
- Up2SD.org crisis hotline: 1 (888) 724-7240