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Sunday, June 27th, 2021. It's been 471 days since Breonna Taylor was killed by the LMPD & Brett Hankinson, Jonathan Mattingly & Miles Cosgrove haven't faced charges or been arrested for her death.
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AG delaying the Grand jury minutes and Trump was a bully in the debate. #breonnataylor #fucktrump #BLM #Resist https://www.instagram.com/p/CFxTQHdh3jZbFw410VvKseR4sFY79wEJP37e280/?igshid=5mj5z98t1xlp
On Thursday, May 28th, 3 days after George Floyd was murdered by the police, I watched as 2 police officers on motorcycles pull over a car in front of my pharmacy. I didn’t think much until I saw the driver.
She was black. And she had a kid with her.
They stayed there for at least 45 minutes, maybe an hour. I’ve been pulled over before and each encounter wouldn’t last more than 15-20 minutes. I don’t know what was happening, but I was scared for the lady, for her kid, for whatever the police was going to do.
They eventually left without incidence, but I can’t imagine what that woman and her kid must have been feeling. A traffic stop should not be a question of life or death. I don’t know what I would’ve done if the police escalated the situation. I’d like to say I would’ve spoken up but would I have? My introvert personality would protest, my fear for my own well being might have stopped me. But as I watch our country burn and the president fan the flames with his tyrannical rhetoric, I recognize my privilege, even as a minority, and being introverted is no excuse to stand by as my black brothers and sisters get murdered simply for existing.
I am not usually one for prayers, but now, I pray for the safety of those protesting, risking their lives during this pandemic to try and get those with power and privilege to listen. I pray for the small businesses who are already struggling in this economy. And I pray that something will change. Because it’s insanity that it hasn’t and the same thing keeps happening over and over and over again.
I have also donated to NorthStar Health Collective and National Lawyers Guild - Mass Defense Fund to help provide medical supplies and legal support to the protestors. Please consider donating to them or any of the organizations working to help this cause if you can. Stream this YouTube video without skipping ads if you can’t. Sign the petition. And most importantly, please. Fucking. VOTE! Don’t waste your chance to truly enact change.
I am not black, but I see you.
I am not black, but I hear you.
I am not black, but I mourn with you.
I am not black, but I will fight with you.
✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
#blacklivesmatter
WAYS TO SUPPORT/BE AN ALLY
Here is a compilation of places to donate (IF you can, simply reblogging and sharing this can help) and petition to sign. I found these websites and organizations on twitter.
DONATIONS
THE MINNESOTA FREEDOM FUND: Donate to this to collect funds to pay jail bonds for the protesters who get arrested.
BLACK LIVES MATTER: An organization fighting for the BLM movement. Donate if you can.
BLACK VISIONS MN: an organization that is led by Black, Queer and Trans people. Donate if you can.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund: Fights for the overall equality fight. Donate if you can.
PETITIONS
Willie Simmons has spent 38 years in prison for a $9 robbery. He had two prior convictions similar to robbery that he served time for. He was prosecuted under the Alabama Habitual Offender law and was given a life sentence for his third strike - stealing 9 (NINE) dollars. Sign his petition.
Breonna Taylor was killed by police who were conducting an UNANNOUNCED drug raid, where they gave no request to enter. They bashed her door and entered, shooting her EIGHT times. They were in the WRONG HOUSE.
George Floyd was killed by a police officer who knelt on his neck and suffocated him to death, after George pleaded with the officer and told him he couldn’t breathe. The officer had pulled him from where he sat in his car on an alleged FORGERY. You can also text “FLOYD” to 55156
ARREST THE OFFICERS WHO KILLED GEORGE FLOYD: The main police officer who murdered George is being kept in PROTECTIVE CUSTODY. You probably have heard he was arrested, but this is NOT TRUE. He was placed under PROTECTIVE custody because of the riots and “threats” on his life.
If you know of ANY other organizations or petitions, PLEASE ADD TO THIS LIST. The fight for justice doesn’t end here, it will never end. Especially when the president of the United States calls white supremacists good people and protesters of a mans death THUGS. USE YOUR VOICE. NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE. FUCK COPS. FUCK “BLUE LIVES”. ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER!
A Frustrated Rant
Most people have been hurt by the death of a loved one. However, observing death from the stability of your own home or behind a screen is a different experience. Especially, if it is a person you did not know in your day-to-day life. Empathy is huge when hearing about the experiences of others. To be able to hear their story and understand their emotions and reactions. As well as this, the ability to not downplay or undermine their feelings toward an event is important. Re-examining the concept of death: many understand that, after someone passes away, grief affects people differently because death isn’t just “they’re dead” and moving on. It is realizing that you will be continuing your life without this person. Whatever role they played in your life is now empty and unfilled. And, if they were important to you, you will want to make sure their memory is preserved in a way that lines up with who they were as a human being. Now, I’m sure you have someone in mind. Let’s take that person and imagine that they were taken away from you by someone who shouldn’t have even been interacting with them. Now, you are faced with the challenge of getting their killer held accountable. After months and months of trying- and even gaining media attention in the process- their killer is not charged. What would you do? Would you be satisfied with the lack of justice? Or would you keep fighting, so people know that what happened to your loved one is unacceptable? You would pick the second one because you know that no one should have to experience the same feeling of loss and frustration as you. If you think that the scenario above is about a single circumstance, this has happened to so many people. And that is horrible. It is devastating to see people siding with killers over and over again. Understand that the things you see on social media are things that are affecting real people. Stop undermining the pain of others. Quit turning other people’s pain into the butt of a joke. Be kind. Be empathetic. And get people the justice they deserve.
Today, Breonna's law was passed. This is a step in the right direction. Next one is to hold people responsible for her death and arrest her murderers and everyone involved in the attempt at cover-up.
I had legitimate tears in my eyes reading what Kenneth, her boyfriend, had to to through after Breonna's murder. That man was being framed for something he didn't do, all after losing his most important person.
It was that easy to jail and charge him on false claims. Why are her murderers still walking free and an innocent man spent time in jail because of a false testimony?
That's time in his life he will never get back, but you know what he'll also never get back and that's also directly on the police? Breonna. And most importantly, Breonna had her life taken from her over a police "mistake". It's time to see the culprits punished.
Breonna Taylor deserves justice.
Happy Birthday Breonna!
Today Is June, 5th 2020. Breonna Taylor would have been 27 today. For those who don’t know, she was killed two months ago when police broke down the door to her apartment in an attempted drug sting, and shot her eight times.
SAY HER NAME! She hasn’t gotten as much media attention that she so rightfully deserves! Here is what you can do to help. Here are some concrete action items people can do to commemorate her life and fight to get her justice. Complete as many items on the list as you can and share the link to this campaign so that other people can complete it too.
ACTION ITEM #1 SIGN THE PETITION
Sign the official petition calling for justice in Breonna Taylor’s case. It only takes a minute.
ACTION ITEM #2 DONATE TO THE GOFUNDME
Donate directly to Breonna’s family using the Gofundme link below. Any little bit helps even if you don’t have much to give. Let’s get them to their $500,000 goal for her birthday.
ACTION ITEM #3 EMAIL THE KENTUCKY ADMIN
Send an email directly to the Kentucky Attorney General, the Mayor and the Governor. The link below will open a fully scripted email in your mail app, already addressed. Fill out the fields for your name and location and send! Easy peasy. Let’s make sure they’re hearing about Breonna Taylor no matter where they look.
ACTION ITEM #4 POSTABLE BIRTHDAY CARDS
2a. Send a birthday card (or letter, or postcard!) to the Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, demanding that he lay charges against the officers who killed Breonna.
Address your cards as follows: Office of the Attorney General 700 Capital Avenue, Suite 118 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-3449
2b. If you can, also send a card to Louisville Metro Mayor Greg Fischer demanding that he fall in line and support charges for her killers.
Address those cards as follows: Mayor Greg Fischer 527 W Jefferson Street #600 Louisville KY 40202
2c. If you cannot physically get a card in time, use the link below to select and mail one online. Postable will print, and mail a card for your for $4.00 USD, postage included.
Let these men know that we haven’t forgotten her, and she deserved to be alive to celebrate her birthday.
ACTION ITEM #5 PDF BIRTHDAY CARD
If you have access to a printer and would like to send a personalized birthday card, Ayla Sydney has made the following design free to download. Hit the link, print the card and fill it out and send it to the above addresses.
ACTION ITEM #6 POST TO THE HASHTAG
Using the hashtags #SayHerName and #BirthdayForBreonna, flood social media platforms with remembrances for Breonna Taylor. Let’s get both hashtags trending.
Make art, write poetry, post music — anything that will remind people that she lived and that her life mattered. Post it to your Instagram feeds, Stories, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. Anything that will get the word out. Let’s make June 5th Breonna Taylor Day.
ACTION ITEM #7 DOWNLOAD THE IMAGES
If you don’t have art you can share for Friday, download the images at the following to post on Breonna’s birthday. The caption can be anything you’d like, but make sure to credit @arielsinhaha for the artwork and @nemesomi for the images when you post them. Don’t forget the hashtags and feel free to post them early. We’re taking over Instagram in her name!
ACTION ITEM #8 DONATE TO THE BAIL FUND
Donate to the Louisville Community Bail Fund to help support the protesters who have been on the ground in Louisville fighting for Breonna. Consider making your donation recurring.
ACTION ITEM #9 COPY THE LINK
Add the link to this site to your social media bios so that other people can find it an participate too!
ACTION ITEM #10 SEND A NOTE
Send Breonna Taylor’s family a loving note, and read more about where you can call and demand justice.
one of breonna taylor's murderers was charged with wanton endangerment for firing into her neighbors' apartments. not for murderering a young woman in her home. but for property damage. no other charges were filed.
if you can, now would be a good time to donate to the Louisville bail fund. hundreds of protesters are currently marching with a long day ahead.
black lives matter.
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To the #Blackout Community and Tumblr at large,
We know you must have a lot of questions or are feeling distressed about the news. The world has been dealing with a lot this year, and it is an especially harrowing time for Black Americans and Black folks abroad. We know your biggest question right now could be summed up by a quote from Toni Morrison:
“What can I do where I am?”
Here at #TheBlackout, we have decided to help you start finding an answer to that question - we feel that we need each other. We need unity, organization, a clear sense of direction, but more importantly, a space where you can be yourself without judgement or fear.
So, in addition to boosting your art and businesses, our highest priority right now is to provide you all with resources to help you start from where you are.
This is a masterpost of places you can donate, find mental health + spaces for radical self-care, and just do something fun. We will be adding on as things change.
Donate/Boost/Sign:
Minneapolis Freedom Bail Fund & Louisville Community Bail Fund
Reclaim the Block
Black Visions Collective
The Official GoFundMe of George Floyd’s Family
Official Petition for Breonna Taylor
Justice for Regis Official Fund
Tony McDade’s Memorial Fund
Black Lives Matter Network
Mental Health Resources:
Ethel’s Club - Black-owned and operated social club offering access to Black therapists and a multitude of creative events for People of Color.
Crisis Text Line - A different approach to crisis intervention, Crisis Text Line offers you help when you text 741-741. You’ll be able to chat with someone who is willing to listen and provide you with additional resources.
Shine Text. – Black-owned! Sign up to receive cheerful texts and tips every day.
Therapy For Black Girls - A Black-owned a directory to help you find Black therapists in your area.
Tips for Organizing/Protesting:
Knowing your rights - ACLU
How To Prepare for a Protest. (Remember to wear a mask in or to protect yourself!)
A Twitter thread of suggested readings
Fun Online Communities and Things to Do:
Some of our favorite online communities.
Nerd Culture: @blacknerdproblems, @superheroesincolor
Poetry and Literary Spaces: Cave Canem Literary Balms program for Black poets, Nuyorician Online Open Mic Events, Well-Read Black Girl
Podcasts: Therapy For Black Girls, Strong Black Legends by Netflix’s Strong Black Lead, The Read with Crissle and Kid Fury.
Hobbies: #BlackBirdersWeek by BlackAFinSTEM (5/31 - 6/8), Wellness Week by Black Girl Gamers.
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