Thank you for joining us in this Call to Action for White Folks. Now it’s time to move into action to call for #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd, #JusticeforTonyMcDade, #JusticeforBreonna and #JusticeforAhmaud. It is time to #EndWhiteSilence and here are ways to take accountable action for racial, economic and gender justice.
Below you’ll find the details on how to take action in the streets, take on white supremacy in the political arena, meaningfully support SURJ’s and our partners’ work financially and to support key local actions. The time to get off the sidelines is now and we’re so glad you’re here. If you aren’t signed up to be part of SURJ yet, you can do so here.
Below you’ll find the details on how to take action in the streets, take on white supremacy in the political arena, meaningfully support SURJ’s and our partners’ work financially and to support key local actions. The time to get off the sidelines is now and we’re so glad you’re here. If you aren’t signed up to be part of SURJ yet, you can do so here.
- Support local fights: Here are ways to show up to support on the ground work in the Twin Cities, Louisville, and Georgia. (Watch our previous webinar to hear stories from on the ground.)
- Take Action in the Streets: Show Up for and/or Organize Actions at Your Local Police Headquarters or City Hall and help #EndWhiteSilence #InDefenseOfBlackLives. Take action to #DefundThePolice. Sign up here to participate. Tie your action in with the Movement for Black Lives and learn more here.
- Take Action By Taking on the Politics of White Supremacy and Defeating Trump: Sign Up Here to do the work Black leaders and activists have been asking us to do and call white voters and join the #CollectYourCousins Community this Thursday, June 11th from 6-9 pm. If you can’t make it but are down to defeat Trump and racist candidates like him up and down the ballot, sign up here to join SURJ’s #CollectYourCousins community.
- Take Action by Putting Our Money Where Our Hearts and Rage Are: The Right Wing has billionaires but we’ve got something better: YOU. Take a moment to make a commitment that feels meaningful to you to support the work of defeating Trump, dismantling White Supremacy and fighting for our collective liberation. Whether it’s $5, $50 or $500 just once or as a long haul, sustaining contribution - your commitment will make a difference. We ask that you split your donation between SURJ and Movement for Black Lives You can also donate to the Twin Cities based Black led organization Black Visions Collective .
- Don’t forget to stay connected - these short term actions are incredibly meaningful - and the struggle to dismantle white supremacy and to fight for our collective liberation - is a long haul - stay in touch! Here’s how: Join Our Mailing List: Sign Up For Our Mailing List Here Follow us and tag us on social media: Facebook @showingupforracialjustice IG @showingupforracialjustice Twitter @showup4rj
- Here are some other resources you may find useful:
- Statement in support of defunding the police in Minneapolis
- Conversation guide for how to talk about narratives around “violence” and “looting.”
- Bold Conversations for talking with white folks. (Partnership between Color of Change and Matt McGorry)
- Anti-Racist Reading List and Anti-Racist Podcast List by Brea Baker, Director of Programs at Inspire Justice