The brutal murdering of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers has started a massive movement for Black Lives Matter. Through the use of social media, millions have signed petitions in support of justice, millions have been donated to his memorial fund and other organizations, and most notably, a conversation has commenced regarding anti-blackness within ourselves and our communities.

Many of us wish to participate in protests in support of BLM, so here is our advice to ensure you keep safe: COVID-19 IS STILL HAPPENING! We NEED to act responsibly to continue our support, advocacy, and education for the black community.

Do not go to a protest if you are:

∙ Sick
∙ Immunocompromised
∙ Unable to reasonably proper safety measures

What to bring to the protest:

∙ Face covering/mask
∙ Hand sanitizer
∙ Water bottle (make sure to keep hydrated)

What to do:

∙ Try to maintain a 2m distance between you and others
∙ Utilize noisemakers and signs instead of shouting
∙ Make alternative arrangements if you live with a high-risk individual for COVID-19

Don’t feel safe going to a protest?

Here are some resources to begin/continue your support for BLM:

Book/Film Lists

https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/black-lives-matter-reading-list
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2020/06/06/871023438/this-list-of-books-films-and-podcasts-about-racism-is-a-start-not-a-panacea
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/06/9848927/black-lives-matter-books
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a32739526/racism-books-black-lives-matter/
https://store.cineplex.com/promo/understandingblackstories.aspx

Petitions to Sign

https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd
https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
https://blacklivesmatter.com/petitions/

Donate

Black Lives Matter
Minnesota Freedom Fund
Run with Maud

And most importantly... call out bigotry when you see it whether it stems from your friends, family, or coworkers. It starts at home.

Black. Lives. Matter.