This Week in Digital - June 2020
On May 25 , George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. After the video of his brutal murder went viral, a week of protests around the world emerged to arrest and the charge four police officers involved - Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng.
We speak more about this in our statemnet on the civil unrest.
This month we’re dedicating our energy to elevate, educate, empower, and heal Black people globally. Acquiring racial equity, eradicating racism, and bringing justice to the families of Black people killed by police is the fight of our lives.
How can you contribute in a positive way? Support black businesses, educate yourself, and donate!
As always, we offer resources below. *If you need any resources for COVID-19 please visit This Week in Digital - May 2020.
Black-Owned Business Directory
Black-Owned Business List by Aishwarya (Boston Based)
Black History Month Library
UPDATED LIST: BRANDS RESPONSES TO RACIAL INJUSTICE
THE LANGUAGE OF ACTIVISM
White allies have a responsibility to ascend to accomplices. Learn more here.
