Black Lives Matter and Action Steps

Dear PASA community,

The Pan-African Student Association demands justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Sean Reed, and the countless other Black lives that were unjustly taken. The Black community on campus, in the nation, and around the globe, is under a lot of pain. During these difficult times, we hope that you all are taking care of your physical and mental health as well as checking in on those around you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the PASA e-board for support or update us on more ways to help!

We advise that at this time you support the protests, petitions, or donations aimed at bringing justice for those affected. Also, please continue to support black businesses and people during this trying time. We must stand together, we must stand strong, and we continue to stand proud. Black Lives Matter.

Best,

PASA E-Board

Books/articles for Black and non-Black people to read:

How to be an Antiracist- Ibram Kendi

Between the World and Me- Ta-Nehisi Coates

Redirecting Funds to Create Alternatives for Policing- https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/30/opinion/george-floyd-police-funding.html

The New Jim Crow- Michelle Alexander

Price of Defunding the Police- https://www.citylab.com/equity/2017/07/the-price-of-defunding-the-police/533232/

Petitions:

Emerald Black: http://chng.it/chvXVzL2sk

Willie Simmons: http://chng.it/7xVwkyYxDc

Julius Jones: https://t.co/ufFmMyXFhT

David McAtee: https://t.co/44dFdEqSgr

George Floyd: https://t.co/JhkOHrNdGc

Breonna Taylor: https://t.co/nLfFp8UTl8

Ahmaud Arbery: https://t.co/xsTp0lcUos

Tony McDade: http://chng.it/G2Cn4w74bg

Sean Reed: http://chng.it/ypV85xzJNn

Resources:

Ways you can help

Educate yourself

Self-care during these times

How to take legislative action against police brutality

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