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)

    • George Floyd’s Family Fund 

    • 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:

    • Justice for George Floyd

    • Justice for George Floyd 2

    • Justice for George Floyd 3

  • Black Lives Matter:

    • Justice for Ahmaud Arbery

    • Justice for Tony McDade

  • 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.