ACLU Supporter –

"Divest." "Defund." "Abolish."

It's been over a year since the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Yet, in 2021 alone, police have still killed over 500 people so far, including Daunte Wright, 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant, and far too many others. At the same time, resounding calls to "divest," "defund," and "abolish" continue to grow across our country. Calls for transformational change and a complete re-examining of public safety that Black organizers and advocates have been pushing toward long before now.

So what does it all mean for our country? Will this moment be different in stopping the racist police practices that have terrorized Black people for centuries?

The ACLU dives into these questions and more in our inaugural email course, "Racism in Policing" – and we want you to be a part of it by signing up today.

In this four-email course, you'll receive one lesson every week delivered to your inbox from us, Paige Fernandez and Carl Takei, your course guides and ACLU experts.

We'll help you develop a deeper foundational knowledge of U.S. policing institutions, its inseparable ties to white supremacy and systemic racism, and the larger meaning behind police divestment as a solution for the safety of all communities.

By the end of our course, you'll come away with historical context, learning resources, and the insight needed to take meaningful actions on this critical issue.

ACLU Supporter, we truly couldn't think of a more significant topic to delve into and we're looking forward to having you with us. So don't wait – sign up and let's get started.

Your course guides,

Paige Fernandez
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Policing Policy Advisor, National Political Advocacy Department, ACLU

Carl Takei
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Senior Staff Attorney, Trone Center for Justice and Equality, ACLU