[1]National Nurses United

Today
is Juneteenth.

It’s a celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States and
represents freedom. This year’s Juneteenth will be unlike any other as we
continue to demand that promise of freedom.

Because the truth is, the oppression of Black lives never ended.

Across the country, thousands of people are taking to the streets to call
for racial justice. While protesting or joining large gatherings, we are
urging our patients to remember that we are still in the midst of a
pandemic and threatened by an extremely contagious, deadly disease.

We understand that for some — as NNU vice president and registered nurse
Cathy Kennedy eloquently put it — “marching in the streets to literally
fight for our lives is simply another calculated health risk that people
are willing to take.”

That’s why we created an informational video to help all of us choosing to
hit the streets this weekend and beyond to protest in a safer way.

[ [link removed] ]If you
are joining a protest, please watch this video for methods on how to
mitigate the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.

Watch the video here »

NNU stands in solidarity with those protesting to defend Black lives. But
we know that there are many ways to be part of this movement – from
educating yourself, donating money, sharing information, and more. We
trust that you will make the best decision for yourself and your safety.

This pandemic and systemic racism won’t go away unless we work together to
keep each other safe. Our Black and Brown patients are infected and dying
at two to four times the national rate from COVID-19, and protesting
without proper protections will only put more lives at risk unnecessarily.

Together we must root out the systemic racism that exists in our law
enforcement, health care, and beyond. It’s the only way we can solve this
pandemic and build a just future for all.

[ [link removed] ]Do your part by watching and sharing this video to make sure you are
doing all you can to keep others safe while calling for transformational
change.

Stay motivated, stay safe,

National Nurses United

[ [link removed] ]P.S. Check out additional resources like printable signs, organizations
to support, and more on our website here.



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