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The murder of George Floyd isn’t just Minnesota’s burden. Since Wednesday, over 140 protests have occurred throughout the country (along with some internationally in places like London) in response to Floyd’s death and continued police brutality.
HOW TO PROTEST SAFELY
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Petitions To sign
Created by SCU Igwe. Demands full transparency of SCU’s relationship with SCPD and for the University to use its influence in the community to obtain answers and solutions on how SCPD can make Black students feel safe.
One month ago, a division of the Louisville Police Department performed an illegal, unannounced drug raid on her home. Not a single officer announced themselves before ramming down her door and firing 22 shots, shooting Breonna 8 times, killing her.
To raise Derek Chauvin’s charge of killing George Floyd to first degree murder.
Has officially become the largest change.org petition of all time.
Places TO DONATE
"The National Bail Fund Network is made up of over sixty community bail and bond funds across the country. We regularly update this listing of community bail funds that are freeing people by paying bail/bond and are also fighting to abolish the money bail system and pretrial detention."
"This fundraiser is for Bay Area Owned Black Business Owners affected by the protests, riots, and looting. You must be a verified Bay Area Black Business owner to receive support. "
"This fund is established to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, lodging and travel for all court proceedings, and to assist our family in the days to come as we continue to seek justice for George. A portion of these funds will also go to the Estate of George Floyd for the benefit and care of his children and their educational fund."
"Black Visions Collective (BLVC) believes in a future where all Black people have autonomy, safety is community-led, and we are in right relationship within our ecosystems."
"While we are living in a moment unlike any we have seen before, LDF will continue to work to protect the most vulnerable in our society. During this public health emergency, the fight to defend our civil and human rights has never been more critical."
"The Legal Rights Center is a community-driven nonprofit law firm, specializing in adult criminal and juvenile delinquency defense, restorative justice practices and youth advocacy. "
"We appreciate your support of the movement and our ongoing fight to end state-sanctioned violence, liberate Black people, and end white supremacy forever."
"The ACLU's nationwide team of attorneys, lobbyists, and advocates are addressing critical civil liberties threats during the pandemic"
Educational Resources
Books
Educational Resources
Films
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13th
by Ava DuVernay available on Netflix |
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Dear White People
by Justin Simien available on Netflix |
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When They See Us
by Ava DuVernay available on Netflix |
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American Son
by Kenny Leon available on Netflix |
