Protest Resources
Recently, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a black man named George Floyd was brutally murdered by a police officer who sat on his neck despite his pleas that he couldn’t breathe. A video of this brutality filmed by bystanders spread across social media, resulting in protests erupting across the US that called for the end of violence against African American people and displayed public support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Though not everyone may be able to march and protest, below are a compilation of resources to help you get involved in different ways. By signing a petition, donating, or informing yourself, you can make a positive impact. At the same time, feel free to write in to be published in the next issue! Stay safe and healthy.
What can you do?
Donate
Where?
Minnesota Freedom Fund (Direct bail for protesters)
Reclaim the Block (organizing to limit police power and prevent future abuse)
Black Visions Collective (Black-led and queer and trans-centered organizing work)
North Star Health Collective (ensures health and safety of protestors through street medics)
Women for Political Change (invests in leadership and political power of young women, trans and non-binary people, and BIPOC)
Communities Against Police Brutality (a community-led group that provides resources to fight police brutality)
What?
Money
Gloves
Reusable masks
Sanitizers
Inhalers
First aid equipment
Bottled water
Bandanas/scarves
Non-perishable food
Protest
Raise awareness
Call/text representatives
Text FLOYD to 55156 to demand that the officers be charged with murder
Mayor Jacob Frey (612)-673-2100
DA Mike Freeman (612)-348-5550
Educate yourself
Consume media that support conversations on race and racism
Keep yourself informed on everything that’s going on
Sign petitions
Justice for George Floyd:
Black Lives Matter:
These are only some of the many petitions you can sign. Follow this link here for a more comprehensive and extensive list of petitions to sign that encompass the Black Lives Matter Movement as a whole.