"Know Their Names"
Sadly, there are more names that need not be forgotten. We are to intentionally build and nurture a beloved community that is bonded together through a struggle that is restorative, not depleting.
George Floyd, 46
Breonna Taylor, 26
Atatiana Jefferson, 28
Aura Rosser, 40
Freddie Gray, 25
Stephon Clark, 22
Botham Jean, 26
Philando Castille, 32
Alton Sterling, 37
Michelle Cusseaux, 50
"SB 731"
SB 731 will not become law without your support. Right now, police unions and law enforcement interest groups are fighting hard to make sure SB 731 never becomes law in California. Down below BlackLivesMatter-LA post on twitter explaining the ways that you can support the law.
Here’s one thing you can do RIGHT NOW!
— #BlackLivesMatter-LA (@BLMLA) August 31, 2020
MAKE 2 CALLS:
Assemblyman Gabriel:
916.319.2045@asmjessegabriel
Assemblyman Nazarian: 916.319.2046@asm_nazarian
Tell them “VOTE YES ON #SB731 because police who kill shouldn’t get to keep their jobs, guns & badges.” #DecertifyDirtyCops
"Presidential Candidates "
A list of notable elected officials and public figures and there views on police brutality.
Joe Biden(D)
Our country needs to confront racial and income-based disparities in our justice system and eliminate overly harsh sentencing for non-violent crimes.
Howie Hawkins(G)
This policy paper makes the case for reviving the Black Panther Party program for community control of the police, an idea whose time came 50 years ago and never left.
Jo Jergensen(L)
Jo Jergensen posted to twitter, “Libertarians have always agreed that police brutality, endless wars, and infringement of rights must end.”
Donald Trump(R)
Donald tweeted, “Heading to Kenosha, Wisconsin, to thank Law Enforcement and the National Guard for a job well done. The violence stopped six days ago, the moment the guard entered the picture. Thank You!”