Responding to the Murder of George Floyd and BLM Protests

Our hearts are broken. Our souls cry out for justice. May the memory of George Floyd be a blessing always. So much can change in just 8 minutes and 46 seconds. We can do better. We must do better. It’s so hard to breathe.
Resources for Education and Supporting Communities Resisting Police Violence

Ways To Engage

BlackLivesMatter Resource Card: A collection of resources and links to organizations to support with time and money. An excellent starting point. 

Bail Funds/Legal Help by City: A list of local bail funds and legal aid organizations that need your support.

26 Ways to Be in the Struggle Beyond the Streets: A collection of action items for supporting the ongoing protests.

5 Ways White People Can Take Action in Response to White and State-Sanctioned Violence

Educational Resources:

A Timeline of Events That Led to the 2020 ‘Fed Up’-rising (strong language)

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Olou

National Museum of African-American History and Culture: Talking About Race (includes resources for families and children)

Anti-Racism for Beginners

Justice in America Podcast

The Shalom Center