Only the Beginning . . .
We did not come to fear the future. We came here to shape it.
-Barack Obama
The past few months, and especially the past few weeks, have been filled with uncertainty, overwhelming change, and hard reality checks. One thing has remained the same, our mission. We exist to create spaces that thoughtfully connect people to build relationships and impact culture. The time and moment has always been “here” and it has always been “right”, but the world is awakening and we are here and ready to spread our vision. We continue to stand on our foundation that women are better together. Let’s rise to the occasion and continue to stand firm, for the women who went before, the women who are here now, and the women who are to come.
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
Here are 5 ways you can help (also available via our insta):
1. Sign Petitions
#JusticeforFloyd (grassroots law project)
2. Email/ Text
City of Minneapolis Police Dept.
police@minneapolismn.gov
Office of Police Conduct Review
policereview@minneapolismn.gov
Minneapolis 311
minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov
Text JUSTICE to 668366
(you will need to provide a zipcode)
3. Call
Governor Tim Walz : 612-201-3400
Mayor Jacob Frey: 612-673-2100
Police Chief Arendondo: 612-673-3500
Mike Freeman: 612-348-3500
Minneapolis PD: 612-673-3000
MPD of Int’l Affairs: 612-673-3074
Sheriff Dave Hutch: 612- 348-3744
Helpful websites when making calls:
https://www.justiceforbigfloyd.com/make-calls
https://www.runwithmaud.com/call
https://www.standwithbre.com/call
4. Donate
NAACP Legal Defense Fund
legal organization fighting against racial injustice
The American Civil Liberties Union
provides legal assistance wherever civil liberties are at risk
Fair Fight
ensures fair elections and combats voter suppression
Know Your Rights Camp
provide resources for black/brown communities, including hiring defense attorneys for anyone arrested protesting police brutality
5. Resources to Read
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad
Women, Race and Class by Angela Davis
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Six Ways Asian-Americans can Tackle Anti-Blackness in their Families (Article) by Kim Tran
How will you chose to make an impact? Every action toward justice matters and it is always the right time to break the silence on hate and discrimination.
We also want to acknowledge that 2020 has not been a breeze by any means and want you to know that it’s okay not to be okay. We believe history is being made, in more ways than one, and this year will be one for the books (literally). What will be your 2020 highlights? What will be your story? What will be our story?
xoxo