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Today, Tuesday, we’re lifting up Black-led orgs pushing the needle in progressive policy. They are getting people in the streets, signing petitions, making it easy to call your reps, & so many more actions that are protecting Black life. Here’s a snapshot.
Happening today! @RepBarbaraLee joins @rashadrobinson on @ColorOfChange’s #TheBlackResponse – a LIVE series to discuss the importance of addressing police violence & protecting Black communities during #COVID19. Tune in LIVE at 1PM ET: https://linktr.ee/TBRLivewithRepBarbaraLee
Also happening today! @byp100 has chapters in ATL, Chicago, Dallas, DC, Detroit, Durham, Jackson, Milwaukee, New Orleans, NY & a growing national membership! Join them & learn more. RSVP here. 7pm EST http://bit.ly/byp100natl
“He is the quintessential example of why people are protesting. He’s the embodiment of white supremacy, of structural racism, of someone who find no value in human rights.” @MsLaToshaBrown, Co-founder of @BlackVotersMtr quoted in The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/12/he-just-doesnt-get-it-has-trump-been-left-behind-by-americas-awakening-on-racism
Detroit stand up! Join @justcitydetroit & many others in a week-long Juneteenth celebration. Plug in here https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2020/06/15/detroit-juneteenth-weeklong-holiday-events-everyday/3191167001/
Nearly 1 in 2 Black women in the US have a family member in prison. Our loved ones are experiencing violence at the hands of the state everyday. Take @essie4justice survey for people w/ incarcerated loved ones http://livesontheline.org/survey/ to help them #DefundPolice & close prisons.
