Team, his name was George Floyd.

He was a 46-year-old black man from Minneapolis, Minnesota. On Monday, he was murdered when a police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly 9 minutes.

After video of George's murder went viral, the community took to the streets to demand justice.

We should be outraged by George Floyd's murder, as well as the systemic injustices that allowed it to happen. We should also be outraged at the death of Breonna Taylor, a Louisville EMT who was killed by police after they forcibly entered her home without warning.

Team, I'm turning my outrage into action. That's why I'm supporting those who are putting their bodies on the line to demand justice. Please join me in supporting Minnesota Freedom Fund, Black Visions Collective, and Reclaim the Block, three frontline groups who are providing vital support on the ground in Minneapolis.

For too long, people of color have been disproportionately treated with excessive force and violence at the hands of police. That's why, during my campaign, I spoke out about the need for police reform and put forward the first platform to reform the broken system. I spoke the names of people like Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Pamela Turner, and Antonio Arce whose lives were cut short by police violence.

Police violence isn't a case of a few bad apples — the entire system is broken.

That's why I'm asking you to be a part of changing it. The first step we can take is to provide support to those who are on the frontlines demanding change.

If you're able, please chip in — your gift will be split between Minnesota Freedom Fund, Black Visions Collective, and Reclaim the Block.

In solidarity,

Julián