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Message From The President: This year has been devastating for our nation, especially for communities of color. As a Black woman in this climate, I have seen enough to last me a lifetime. As president of the New Jersey Young Democrats, I want to express our collective outrage towards the senseless violence that has taken George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many other Black lives. During this pandemic, which is already disproportionately affecting Black and Brown communities, we must speak out. There has been no greater threat to Black lives than violence being inflicted at the hands of the state — through the blatant violence by police and through centuries of policy that have systematically oppressed Black people since before the founding of this country. But it does not end there. We are strong, persistent, and powerful. And we not only demand justice but call for new laws to be created that will show real consequences for hate and violent actions towards people of color. Throughout the state and country, we are banning together to make it known that we will not tolerate hatred, racism, and violence. I highly encourage you to support your local Black-led organizations in a joint effort to stand in solidarity. And to check on your Black membership, supporters, friends, and colleagues. Now, more than ever, we must stand together as we confront the harsh reality that faces us. There is healing in unity. Thank you to our leaders, volunteers, and supporters who are continuing to take action and make your voices heard during these troubling times. Below you will find ways to take further action. Speak Out And Take Action
Join the Movement for Black Lives Matter Week of
Action: Visit their site to get resources,
messaging, and tactics in defense of Black lives.
Urge Congress to take action: Urge your members of
Congress to support Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, Barbara Lee,
and Karen Bass's resolution to condemn police brutality,
racial profiling, and use of excessive force. Learn more here.
Join an upcoming protest near you: View
NJ.com's list of protests, marches, and rallies planned
in New Jersey here.
Upcoming Events Health Empowerment Webinar: Mind, Body & Soul:  Join this health empowerment webinar on Sunday, June 7th at 1pm for a discussion on the impact of the pandemic and the public health crisis that racism presents, mental health, health access in urban communities, and health services that exist to empower you to take control of your health. RSVP here. NJYD Virtual Summit: 
Join the New Jersey Young Democrats, College Democrats of New
Jersey, and New Jersey High School Democrats for a
virtual summit! This event is in partnership with the
NJDSC Youth Caucus. Special Guest Speaker
TBA.
Featuring presentations on health care, immigrants'
rights, and environmental justice:
Health Care: Planned Parenthood Action Fund of New
Jersey
Immigrants' Right: Make the Road New Jersey
Environmental Justice: Black Millennials 4 Flint and
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
Yours in Action,
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