atonceonline:THAT “SOMEONE” IS EVERY ONE OF US Everyone needs to stand for our future. If your wonde
atonceonline:THAT “SOMEONE” IS EVERY ONE OF US Everyone needs to stand for our future. If your wondering what to do, if you feel paralyzed and unable to figure out which step to take first we’ve put together some resources, suggestions, actionable things that you can do TODAY. An essential part of our action is to elect people who believe that Black Lives Matter. People who recognize and reject the systems of injustice and racism that have gone unsolved for far too long and who will be the change and peace-makers we need in this country. Change has to come from every facet of society.We need all hands on, in every board room, on social media, in your classroom, in your community, at every rally, protest, and demonstration. Those of you who feel the depth of the injustices happening daily in communities of color, but have remained silent and watched from the sidelines are complicit. If you believe that black lives matter than you have take action– , no more soul searching, the time is now to get busy, to talk, to organize and impact what you can in your immediate surroundings. Commit yourself to the fight. Nicole Feliz and Sarah SophieAMPLIFY THE VOICES OF WOMEN OF COLOR SERVING IN OFFICE AND RUNNING FOR OFFICE! via Emily ListThis week, we’re using this space to amplify the voices of women of color serving in office and running for office. Leaders like Val Demings, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Norma Torres, and so many others understand why it matters so much to ensure we have a government that believes Black Lives Matter — a government that represents and listens to communities of color.1. Val Demings, former Orlando Chief of Police and candidate in FL-10https://twitter.com/val_demings/status/7511161653517025282. Lisa Blunt Rochester, candidate in DE-AL:https://www.facebook.com/LisaBluntRochester/videos/1716333581974190/3. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnsonhttps://twitter.com/RepEBJ/status/7514918670831534084. Rep. Norma Torreshttps://twitter.com/NormaJTorres/status/7513929377668259845. New endorsement alert: Colleen Hanabusa in HI-01. “Colleen Hanabusa is committed to fighting for women and families,” said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List. “Colleen has already proven herself as a vital member of Congress, and the EMILY’s List community is proud to support her again in her bid for election to the House of Representatives.”6. Even more new endorsements: We also announced endorsements of Judy Baker for Missouri State Treasurer and Pat McCarthy for Washington State Auditor, continuing our work to elect pro-choice Democratic women up and down the ballot in 2016.What to Say When the Police Tell You to Stop Filming ThemFirst of all, they shouldn’t ask.“As a basic principle, we can’t tell you to stop recording,” says Delroy Burton, chairman of D.C.’s metropolitan police union and a 21-year veteran on the force. “If you’re standing across the street videotaping, and I’m in a public place, carrying out my public functions, [then] I’m subject to recording, and there’s nothing legally the police officer can do to stop you from recording.”“What you don’t have a right to do is interfere,” he says. “Record from a distance, stay out of the scene, and the officer doesn’t have the right to come over and take your camera, confiscate it.”Read the Full Article HEREEducate yourself on your city’s police conduct review process.The police conduct review process is often one of the biggest shelters for police misconduct and brutality. The process that holds police accountable for their actions is often shaped or heavily influenced by police unions, who are beholden to cops—not civilians. Who reviews civilian complaints? Is there any civilian oversight? How are people appointed to review panels? Is there regular auditing of reviews? Is the chief of police required to take action in disciplining an officer if it is recommended by the review? Is information on disciplinary action taken readily available to the public?Read the Full Article: HEREHOW TO TALK ABOUT RACENothing bridges the divide of race and culture like informed dialogue that’s grounded in shared understanding. In my interactions with our network, it’s become increasingly clear that people of color and white folks alike are fed up and more ready than ever to engage: in conversation, in protest, in revolution, or all the above. When it comes to tackling the issue of racial inequity, we have to combine that eagerness with preparation.READ THE FULL ARTICLE : HERECURRICULUM FOR WHITE AMERICANS TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES ON There are no doubt complexities that come with White Americans working for racial justice. White privilege can lead to a chronic case of undiagnosed entitlement, creating poor listeners, impatient speakers who talk over others, and people unaccustomed to taking orders. Nevertheless, the movement for racial justice needs more White Americans to get involved. And it’s our responsibility to help each other get involved–and get involved productively.I compiled this list to help White Americans do so. One positive to emerge from these difficult times is the wealth of resources now available for White Americans. Never have I seen so many ideas, options, and concrete steps to take action against racism. And we are making progress: Looks Like White Americans Are Finally Starting to Come Around on Race and Policing. A few police officers are even being held accountable–finally–for their devastating decisions.The full curriculum is HEREDeath in Black and White: What White America Fails to SeeWe close a week of violence that witnessed the tragic deaths of two black men — Alton B. Sterling and Philando Castile — at the hands of the police with a terrible attack in Dallas against police officers, whose names we’re just beginning to learn. It feels as though it has been death leading to more death, nothing anyone would ever hope for.A nonviolent protest was hijacked by violence and so, too, was the debate about the legitimate grievances that black Americans face. The acts of the gunman in Dallas must be condemned. However, he has nothing to do with the difficult truths we must address if we are to make real racial progress, and the reckoning includes being honest about how black grievance has been ignored, dismissed or discounted.Read the full article : HERE -- source link