The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, led by The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., was a pivotal time in our nation’s history and has had far-reaching repercussions. Modern movements for racial justice and equality, like the Black Lives Matter movement, are extensions of the work that he started. MLK Day, celebrated nationally on the third Monday in January, is a day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s mission, life, and legacy. The holiday, often referred to as “a day on, not a day off,” is dedicated to volunteerism, encouraging people everywhere to reflect and take action in their communities. The call to action on this day is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions for some of our most pressing social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.” Dr. King led the charge to demand the most basic of human rights -- civil rights -- and there are plenty of opportunities to contribute. This Fund is comprised of nonprofit organizations that are fighting for social justice in the U.S. and around the world. We encourage you to give to this campaign, or to search on Bright Funds for a nonprofit that is doing the work to fight racism and intolerance in order to create a more just, equitable world. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.

The organizations in this Fund support efforts to advance policy and community-based work that promotes freedom, equal opportunity and justice for all – regardless of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Nonprofits in this Fund are backed by independent third party research evaluating each organization's quality and effectiveness.

Social Justice: Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. Donate and volunteer with organizations helping to challenge racial, structural, and economic injustice, end police brutality and enforce accountability, and eradicate inequality.

Support these organizations empowering young people of color and working toward racial justice for Black History Month!

Black History Month was established in 1976 under President Gerald Ford, who encouraged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Following a historic year of activism and community engagement in which cries for racial justice were heard throughout the world, Black History Month 2021 presents a unique opportunity to build on the momentum of the racial justice initiatives so many have generously supported in recent months. This Fund includes nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to promote economic and social justice for Black Americans and to fight racism and intolerance in the United States.

Black History Month was established in 1976 under President Gerald Ford, who encouraged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Following a historic period of activism and community engagement in which cries for racial justice were heard throughout the world, Black History Month presents a unique opportunity to build on the momentum of the racial justice initiatives so many have generously supported. This Fund includes nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to promote economic and social justice for Black Americans and to fight racism and intolerance in the United States. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.

The Antiracism Fund supports organizations doing the hard, important work of advancing antiracism. The Antiracism Fund includes organizations that support efforts to advance antiracism through research, education, policy, advocacy and community outreach. These organizations promote comprehensive and fundamental societal change in order to achieve racial equity for all. “In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” — Angela Davis

Happy Black Heritage Month! Here's a list of groups you can support during BHM and beyond.