Across the country, we have seen thousands flock to the streets to protest George Floyd’s murder, the lack of justice his killers are facing, police brutality, and the lack of equity and justice in this country.

Many of you are heading out to the streets. Please make sure you stay safe and come prepared and protected while still in the midst of the covid pandemic. Please see this valuable resource from the Movement For Black Lives and BlackOUT Collective.

Also, make sure you join M4BL’s Week of Action in Defense of Black Lives. Awareness is only the first step, and we must continue to act. Click here to learn more and join the movement.



.We Keep Us Safe: Tips for Maintaining Safety and Taking action in a Pandemic . 1. Get a Crew - Find a buddy or a group of folks to attend the action with. Make sure you all maintain contact and check in with each other throughout the action to make sure everyone is safe. 2. Make a GO Kit - Make sure you have what you’ll need to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep you safe. Bring a little more of these items than you think you’ll need! a. Face masks b. Hand sanitizer and gloves c. Small pouch of milk and bottle of H2O d. Cotton balls soaked in vinegar placed in a plastic bag 3. Create Action Agreements Before You Go - What is your crew willing to do and not do, when do you leave, what time, do you have a location outside of the protest zone, to gather if you get dispersed? 4. Assess Risk Before You Commit (and make sure your crew does too!) a. You are the only one who can determine what level of risk you will take in regards to COVID or risk during the action. 5. Avoid Bringing Any Unnecessary Tech. Turn off Your GPS. - Don’t bring your phone if you don’t have to. 6. Memorize 1-2 numbers of folks you trust in the event that you are separated from your group (and without your phone) and/or arrested. Have the number of a local lawyer. 7. Trust Your Gut - If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t! Find a safe space and connect with your crew immediately. 8. Got a Friend Who’s Always Right About People? Make them Your Vibes Watcher! - Organize with folks you know and trust. Never assign critical roles to folks you don’t know. Keep an eye out for folks looking to derail, disrupt, distract, and divide. 9. Try to maintain 6 ft of distance as often as possible, don’t be afraid to move away from the crowd or ask others to make space around you. 10. If there’s a risk of arrest, share important personal details with a trusted offsite person - Give them your government name, date of birth, any medical needs or conditions, anything you’d need taken care of if you were held for longer than a few hours, a day, etc. a. If you are undocumented or not a citizen, know your immigration rights before joining an arrestable action.




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