Consider donating to the following impactful causes:
Protesting? Here’s a guide to staying safe.Not comfortable protesting? Here are other impactful ways to help.
Here are some excellent resources for further education:
Look after yourself! This is an incredibly stressful and painful time. Here are some resources to get mental help:
Additional Resources
Donate + Support:
Call + Text:
Text “FLOYD” to 55156 to sign Color of Change’s petition, sending a letter to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and District Attorney Michael Freeman demanding the arrest and murder charge of the 4 officers
Call Mayor Frey to defund the Minneapolis Police Department
Call DA Michael Freeman, who has the authority to arrest and charge the four officers, holding them accountable for the murder of George Floyd
Protest:
Cover all identifying tattoos/piercings
Turn OFF location services/Turn ON Airplane Mode
Keep emergency contacts written on arm
Show up with a friend or group
Wear a broad face cover to counter facial-recognition technology and to prevent possible exposure to COVID-19
Other protective items to wear: goggles, elbow and knee pads, earplugs, and lycra skin covers
Avoid wearing contact lenses
Bring snacks, water, ID, and loose change (for subway/bus fare, to avoid being tracked through electronic transit passes)
When sharing videos or photos on social media, anonymize protestors’ faces via this tool, and add content warning labels when relevant
Also when sharing on social media, remove personally identifiable information on your profile
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