Now is the time to organize and direct resources to Black and grassroots organizations on the ground. Now is the time to channel your rage and fury into action. To mobilize our bodies, talents, and money for our Black family and comrades. How? There are SO MANY things you can do:
If you willing to take on the risk, join a #JusticeForGeorgeFlyod #BlackLivesMatter protest in your city. Or organize one. Follow @riotupdatez. If you aren't Black, you can use your body to protect Black people during protests. This is what it looks like:
Donate to trusted organizers & organizations on the ground. Support impacted folks & black-led grassroots organizations. For MN donate to the Floyd family fund gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd or Black Visions Collective secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUag… or MN Freedom Fund minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
Want to support #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd protests but high risk, don't want to expose yourself to #COVID19, or unable to be in the streets for any other reason? Read "26 ways to be in the struggle if you can't be in the streets" from @ejeris and comrades:
Not sure what it means to end the police-state, but want to be able to articulate that? This chart on police reform vs. #Abolition from @C_Resistance is very helpful - Educate yourself then educate your circle. #BlackLivesMatter static1.squarespace.com/static/59ead8f…
Feeling radicalized but want guidance from ancestors, elders, and the history of Black resistance to inform your actions in this moment? Check out this incredible list of readings - all free and online - pulled together by
@thebryreed ⬇️ #BlackLivesMatter
@thebryreed ⬇️ #BlackLivesMatter
Here is an even longer list of Black feminist and abolitionist readings on Bilphena Yahwon @GoldWomyn's online library, to deepen your analysis and orient yourself to the tradition of thought on anti-Black violence and abolition. ⬇️ #BlackLivesMatter goldwomyn.com/bilphenasonlin…
To my non-Black friends & allies: there is an endless list of things we can do right now to support our Black friends & comrades. Time to put our bodies, skills, & resources on the line. Solidarity is a verb. No more excuses. Get to work. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter
Everything is escalating tonight all over the country. Joining protest while we are still facing #Coronavirus is a personal choice. You decide how you show up and what risks you are willing to take. For those staying in here are bail funds to donate to:
This is an intense moment sparked by historic and present trauma. As protests continue one simple important action we can take as non-Black folks is to just check in with our Black friends & loved ones in our lives. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter
Hundreds of people all over the U.S. are being beaten, accosted, and arrested by police. While we must #EndCashBail as part of decarcerating our society, you can help people who've been arrested and those who can't make bail by donating to bail funds now:
Another way to help people on the ground in real-time if you can't join protests: @3liza suggests support protesters with radio relay and logistics by listening in on radio signals and communicating directly w/people you know and trust who are protesting.
