Black Lives Matter: West Virginia

We are not going to host a protest in this state.

1.) COVID already disproportionately impacts our  Black and Brown bodies in this state.

2.) The focus should be on Minneapolis right now.

3.) All resources (no matter how big or small) should be going directly to those on the ground protesting in Minneapolis. Period.

4.) Other protests are rising regarding other communities across the country facing police violence and taking Black and Brown lives, we will be urging you to support them, too.

5.) Masks are needed in these communities who disproportionately have access to PPE while protesting.

6.) Bail and legal defense for protesters and rioters is needed right now. Resources for Medical bills as police shoot rubber bullets and maim protesters is needed right now.

7.) Our time will come to rise and protest the violence BIPOC face in WV. We hope that other states will come to assist us with resources when we fight against brutality against our existence. Right now, we are only focused on providing them the resources they need.

8.) If White WV wants to rally — Rally. But do so urging folks to send resources to Minneapolis and our sibling communities of color who are protesting  against violence.

ACTIONS:

SIGN the petition for Tony McDade: https://www.change.org/p/black-lives-matter-activists-justice-for-tony-mcdade

SUPPORT George Floyd’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

SUPPORT Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar: https://www.paypal.me/tcc4j

FUND bail & legal defense in Minneapolis: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate

PURCHASE swag to fund Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://www.teepublic.com/user/peshka_calloway

SEND masks to send to Minneapolis:
Holy Trinity
2730 E 31st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406

SUPPORT Reclaim The Block https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/