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Our country is in a moment of reckoning. It is imperative that we show up for Black lives right now.

Here are some ways you can take action to demand justice and demand a society where #BlackLivesMatter as a part of Sunrise. THREAD:
1. Show up locally. One of the most important things we can do right now is to show up in support of local Black-led organizing. This may look like joining protests, providing jail support & mutual aid, or calling targeted politicians. Protests during COVID poses risks. Stay safe
2. If you are a part of a Sunrise hub, host a meeting about racial justice and the protests for Black lives. You can find an agenda for these meetings here: docs.google.com/document/d/1aL…

If you’re a young person who is not yet part of a hub, join one! sunrisemovement.org/hubs
3. Give to Black-led groups leading resistance on the ground. Here are some we’re supporting:
@BlackVisionsMN (MN): secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUag…
@reclaimtheblock (MN): secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy…
@Dreamdefenders (FL): secure.actblue.com/donate/ddsignup
@BLMLouisville (KY): actionnetwork.org/fundraising/lo…
4. Follow the @Mvmnt4BlkLives to stay tuned about national demands and ways to participate in the upcoming week of action
5. If you're white, check out this resource from @ShowUp4RJ on 5 Ways For White People to Take Action: medium.com/@surj_action/5…
We must make sure this burning energy doesn’t stay only in Minneapolis, & isn’t carried only by Black communities. We ALL have a role to play in that—white, Black, people of all racial identities.

Thank you for joining us in demanding & building a society where #BlackLivesMatter
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Donald Trump: "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" 😬

@JoeBiden: "shoot them in the leg instead of the heart"

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Unimaginative politicians like you are why young people are electoral cynics.

We don't need an arrogant, out of touch old man who thinks the kids have it wrong.
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People advocating for racial justice often get labelled as "too radical"

Damn right we are. The word radical comes from the Latin "radix" (meaning root).

Radical change is the only way to get to the root of the problem (white supremacy), rather than just trimming at the leaves.
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But here's the thing. It's not just cops killing black people.

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