On Monday May 24th, George Floyd, 46, was killed by a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck for nine consecutive minutes. The assault was caught on video and sparked worldwide outrage against police brutality and systemic racism in America. Over the past few days, cities in the United-States, as well as in other countries around the world, have seen massive protests where demonstrators have gathered to demand immediate action to put an end to racist policing. Wether you can physically attend a protest or not, there are ways you can help no matter where you find yourself. If you have money to spare at the moment, consider making a donation to an organization. Below are a few suggestions:
The Bail Project
a nonprofit that aims to mitigate incarceration rates through bail reform.
Black Visions Collective
a black, trans, and queer-led social justice organization and legal fund based in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
The National Bail Fund Network
it has a directory of community bail funds to which you can donate, along with a COVID-19 rapid response fund. Another list of funds is available here.
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund
supports racial justice through advocacy, litigation, and education.
Communities United Against Police Brutality
operates a crisis hotline where people can report abuse; offers legal, medical, and psychological resource referrals; and engages in political action against police brutality.
Northstar Health Collective
a St. Paul–based organization that provides health services and support at protests.
Free Them All for Public Health
which aims to free incarcerated people amid the coronavirus pandemic, is raising money for people who have been arrested during New York City protests over the weekend. What doesn’t go toward local bail will reportedly be sent to other cities, and COVID Bailout NYC.
No New Jails NYC
aims to keep the city from constructing new jails, and to instead divert funds that currently go toward the police and incarceration toward housing, ending homelessness, mental health, and other community support systems.
The Know Your Rights Camp
an organization founded by Colin Kaepernick that provides education and training in black and brown communities, set up a legal fund for Minneapolis protestors.
Fair Fight
an organization founded by Stacey Abrams that aims to end voter suppression and equalize voting rights and access for fairer elections.
