How to help Black Lives Matter: 9 things you can do for the George Floyd protesters right now
Mass demonstrations erupted in cities across the country this weekend to protest the death of George Floyd and draw attention to the ongoing systemic issue of police violence. Tens of thousands of people poured into the streets of cities big and small—Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Miami, New York City—to say enough is enough.
Many protesters stayed into the night, despite curfews ordered by more than two dozen mayors—the most since 1968, according to The New York Times. Looting and vandalism took place in many cities, as did violent confrontations between law enforcement and the protesters. On social media, videos of smoldering police vehicles in cities like Seattle and Philadelphia underscored the frustration and anger of fed-up communities. In Minneapolis, where Floyd died on Monday after he was pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin, more than 4,000 National Guard soldiers were called in to try to restore order during a fifth day of unrest.
The chaotic images of U.S. cities flooding social media have people feeling helpless, but there are many ways you can fight against police violence, help the cause of racial justice, and support the broader Black Lives Matter movement. We’ve rounded up a few ways to help below:
Aerial view shows a large gathering of demonstrators in the streets of Philadelphia as a fire burns amid protests over the death of George Floyd. https://t.co/OdRVqCsGsg pic.twitter.com/B2vQGDUScD
— ABC News (@ABC) May 30, 2020
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