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Black Lives Matter
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On May 25, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for more than eight minutes. The brutality that was captured on video has led to renewed #BlackLivesMatter protests across the US and around the world. Demands for greater justice from a highly unjust and violent system are once again heard in cities and towns as millions of people protest.
In support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, we're sharing some of the resources we've learned in recent days, a list of charities that support protesters, and general information on how you can contribute.
The PortalVirtualReality editors talk about what else we can do and we'll have a lot in common in the days and weeks ahead.
Where to donate
These funds are designed to help protesters, victims' families, and black companies and charities in the United States and abroad. If you have the opportunity, consider donating regularly to one of the organizations below to help ensure continued support beyond this point.
CampaignZero - Launched by Black Lives Matter activists, Campaign Zero is a national organization that works with lawmakers at all levels to end police brutality and systemic racism through carefully researched policy solutions.
Reclaim the Block Founded in 2015, this group organizes the Minneapolis local community and city council to redirect funding from the police department to other initiatives that promote health and safety.
Black Lives Matter resources - The Black Lives Matter website linked here has a complete list of places to donate to: victims, demonstrators, black companies, legal defense funds, and small and large fundraisers supporting black communities and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Marshall Project - Non-profit journalism "that seeks to create and maintain a sense of national urgency regarding the US criminal justice system."
NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund is one of America's largest legal organizations fighting for racial justice. Most of their efforts are focused on litigation, education and advocacy.
bail funds - An organized list of donation sites if you'd like to contribute to bail funds for arrested demonstrators in Minneapolis, Atlanta, New York and many other cities. Act Blue will allow you to easily split your donation across many funds, but be aware that the organization takes on its own transaction fees.
Protests
If you are planning to join a physical protest, here are some helpful links to make sure you have everything you need to stay safe.
What to bring to a peaceful protest — Vice's guide on what to bring to a protest.
Protect your protest — a detailed plan to ensure the safety of yourself and others during the protest.
How to test your phone before sending it to a protest — Gizmodo's instructions for protecting your phone's data.
ACLU Know your rights - everything you need to know about your rights as a protester and what to do if you are detained by the police.
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