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“Thank you for this life”

black communities have been witnessing executions like the one that happened to George Floyd throughout generations of oppression. this is terrorism, and it is not the burden of these communities to demand change. so, white people. how can we show up to support our black communities during this time?

1. call the mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey: (612) 673-2100 and the DA: (612) 348-5550. demand the prosecution of all of the officers involved in the murder of George Floyd, including Derek Chauvin (badge 1087) and Tou Thao (badge 7162).

2. text “Floyd” to 55156 and demand that the officers in charge of George Floyd’s death be charged with murder.

3. black people are asking that we STOP sharing the video of George Floyd’s death. we do not need to witness a murder in order to care about it. cruelty like this exists and it is REAL. period.

One of my biggest insecurities is my stretch marks. After I had my son I was covered in them. It’s been over two years and the deep gashes have made no progress on disappearing.

Americans, please pause in your scroll to call this number, email the DA, and also text "JUSTICE" to 55156.

If a man cannot run down a street without being murdered; if a boy cannot wear a hood and eat skittles without being murdered; if a child cannot play with a toy gun without being murdered; your land is not free. Your land is defiled by hatred and discrimination, and so long as those who are discriminated against are not free to walk outside without the threat of violence, your country is not free.

The absolutely despicable act the world has witnessed this week is a reminded of the hatred that remains entrenched in an unjust system and culture. It is a reminder of the work that needs to be done and the reparations that must be made to bring any sort of justice to the United States of America.