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Dear Friend,
Millions of us are rising -- many of us have taken to the streets and
others of us are speaking out online -- following the lead of the Movement
for Black Lives to demand justice, to advance defunding policing and
investing in communities, and to dismantle the systemic racism which
permeates our nation’s criminal justice system and our country.
* Please take a moment to speak out, either online or in-person, through
one or all of the actions below:
1. This Juneteenth: Mobilize for Justice
In just the last few weeks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks
– and a list of others too long to fit on this page – were killed by law
enforcement. They were fathers, daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, and
had people who loved them. Police brutality is part of the deadly systemic
racism that is woven throughout our entire criminal justice system, our
healthcare system, our education system, our pay structures, and our
nation’s history as well as its present. This must end.
[ [link removed] ]The Movement for Black Lives is calling for mobilization (including
virtually!!) to demand justice this Juneteenth [1] weekend, Friday through
Sunday, June 19 - 21. MomsRising is answering that call to mobilize,
standing in solidarity with the Movement for Black Lives, and inviting you
to be a part of the Movement for Black Lives Juneteenth actions by
participating digitally from your home or out in your community.
[ [link removed] ]*Can you join in an action to mobilize on Friday and/or through this
coming weekend? There are many ways for you to join in this mobilization:
via Zoom, Facebook Live, on the ground, via text, phone bank and more!
[ [link removed] ]→ Click here to go to the Movement for Black Lives map to see the
online and community options near you.
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2. Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor
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BACKGROUND: Breonna Taylor was a dreamer, a go-getter, she was an
award-winning EMT, an essential worker at two hospitals during the
pandemic and a model citizen. She was beloved by her friends and
family. On March 13th, the Louisville Police Department performed an
illegal, unannounced drug raid on her home. Not a single officer announced
themselves before ramming down her door and firing 22 shots, shooting
Breonna 8 times, killing her. The officers were at the WRONG HOUSE, and
the person they were looking for had already been arrested earlier that
day. Two months later and the officers responsible are still employed by
the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and no charges have been
filed. Instead the LMPD spent weeks treating Breonna like she was a
criminal, calling her a “suspect” before admitting that she was an
innocent and had committed no crime. This miscarriage of justice has gone
on too long. Breonna is dead, and the perpetrators are facing no charges.
[ [link removed] ]Add your name now to demand justice for Breonna Taylor.
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3. Donate to the Movement for Black Lives
Another important and powerful way to support the Movement for Black Lives
and be part of the Juneteenth weekend actions is to donate. Every dollar
has an impact.
* Here’s a secure link to donate directly to the Movement for Black
Lives, founded in 2014, and includes over 100 Black-led organizations:
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* And here’s a secure link to donate directly to Black Lives Matter DC,
where one of the largest Juneteenth events is being planned:
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4. "Defund the police" #KeepMarching meeting: Recording and other followup
materials
BACKGROUND: Did you miss this week's powerful #KeepMarching meeting,
during which we dove deep into the history of police, the impact on our
communities, and explored models and ideas for stronger communities and a
defunded police. We learned, among other things, that divesting budget
resources away from policing and reallocating those resources to areas
like healthcare, housing, and education in order to increase community
health, economic wellness, and safety is becoming increasingly urgent. We
are very grateful to Andrea J. Ritchie, Researcher in Residence on Race,
Gender, Sexuality and Criminalization at Barnard College; Kim Ellison,
Chairman of the Minneapolis Board of Education; and Phillip McHarris, Lead
Research & Policy Associate at Community Resource Hub for Safety &
Accountability, for bringing their expertise to the meeting. And thank you
to MomsRising’s own Monifa Bandele and Beatriz Beckford for leading the
discussions. In case you missed the meeting, or would like to review any
part of the program, no problem, we recorded it! [ [link removed] ]Click here to watch
the recording. Password: 0P@+t==7
5. Trump Must Resign
Your Action Status: NOT YET SIGNED ->
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BACKGROUND: Moms across America were appalled, disheartened, aghast,
stunned, unnerved, outraged, dumbfounded… (all the words!!) when law
enforcement officers were ordered to deploy tear gas and shoot rubber
bullets on peaceful protestors who were standing against police brutality
while assembling near the White House before a curfew for President Trump.
This is a violation of First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution,
and a breach of our democracy. Then, President Trump doubled down,
praising the attack on peaceful protestors, as he also went on to threaten
to deploy the U.S. military to cities and states. WHAT?! Not okay.
MomsRising is joining the Movement for Black Lives, and dozens of other
organizations, in telling President Trump to resign. [ [link removed] ]When you add your
voice here by signing on now, your action will help create a tsunami of
change. #TrumpMustResign #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
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Thank you for all you do, and have a good weekend.
--- Kristin, Monifa, Beatriz, Diarra, Gloria, Donna, Jordan, Karen, and
the rest of the Momsrising / MamásConPoder.org Team
[1] "[ [link removed] ]So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?" New York Times, June 16,
2020
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