Silence is not an option!
In the wake of the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many more unarmed black individuals at the hands of police, Americans have taken to the streets day after day in cities across the country to demand justice. And while there are different ways to do so, we all have one common goal: to end racism.
Celeb Secrets is rounding up six ways in which you can join the movement:
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Sign Petitions
Signing a petition is one of the first action steps when it comes to seeking justice. While it may seem like a small feat, signing petitions allow for a collective of voices to be heard and help for the messages their sharing to go unignored.
Click the links for more on each:
Charge the Minneapolis Police Officers
#GeorgeFloyd screamed #ICantBreathe before dying at the hands of #MinneapolisPD. Being Black in America shouldn't be a death sentence. The cops involved were fired, but that isn't enough!
Text 'Floyd' to 55156 to demand DA @HennepinAtty charge them with murder. #JusticeForFloyd pic.twitter.com/IYfmpTIqu1
— ColorOfChange (@ColorOfChange) May 27, 2020
Make A Donation
There are a number of ways to put your money where your mouth is; from helping to pay bail for protesters by donating to bail funds to helping fund the entire Black Lives Matter movement, the ways to monetarily support those fighting racial injustices are endless.
See below for a list of top organizations that are accepting donations:
Free Them All for Public Health
We encourage people to generously donate to George Floyd’s family & local orgs that are Black& BIPOC led, @BlackVisionsMN @reclaimtheblock
Please see our full message on our website. #justiceforgeorgefloyd #BlackLivesMatter #FreeThemAll pic.twitter.com/zkU1ZWbqKq
— Minnesota Freedom Fund (@MNFreedomFund) May 31, 2020
Reach Out
A check-in can go a long way!
Your black friends, coworkers, peers need to hear from you during this time. They need to know that they have your support and that you’re putting in the work to make a change.
Educate Yourself
Conversations about race and racial injustice do not have to uncomfortable and you do not have to be uninformed. The number of tools to understand and dismantle racism is out there, in fact, they’re just a click away. Here are few:
Anti-Racism Resource: https://www.untilfreedom.com/
An Essential Reading Guide For Fighting Racism
Podcasts
There are several podcasts that focus on culture, racism, politics, and other social issues. All of which are available for FREE on Goggle Play and the App Store.
- The Intercepted with Jeremy Scahill: reporting and incisive commentary discussing crucial issues such as National Security, Civil Liberties, Foreign Policy, and Criminal Justice.
- The Daily Show with Trevor Noah: a comedic-but still informative-take on issues and news both nationally and internationally.)
- Pod Save the People with Deray: on Pod Save the People, organizer and activist DeRay Mckesson explores news, culture, social justice, and politics with fellow activists Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Sam Sinyangwe, and writer Dr. Clint Smith. They offer a unique take on the news, with a special focus on overlooked stories and topics that often impact people of color.
Vote
To encourage a change, you have to vote for the lawmakers who can make it happen. If you are of legal age to vote, make sure to visit https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote for deadlines and other important information on how you will make your voice heard.
The General Election will take place Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
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