How to help people of color in Ukraine
BIPOC are running into increased difficulty trying to get to safety. Here’s what you can do.

By Nelson C.J.
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In the early hours of Feb. 24, Russia launched its promised military attack on Ukraine.
In spite of the global outcry, the 1 million people who have been forced to flee their cities due to the bombing and military invasions, the numerous bomb-wrecked neighborhoods, the civilians who have lost their lives and the global sanctions being placed on Russia, the war is still ongoing.
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3.3%
The percentage of the Ukrainian population made up of people of color, including both natives of the country and migrants who settled there.
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