DEFUND THE POLICE

We are LatinX for Black lives and in this moment it is important to fight fiercely to eliminate systems of violence that operate in Black and Afro-LatinX communities. This page is dedicated to providing resources and educational materials to push the movement forward.

 

Ways You can Help:

  • Take Action & Sign the Petition to End the War Against Black Philadelphians NOW

  • More Petitions here

Stand Up and Give:

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  • Community Bail Funds:

Split a Donation between 70+ bail funds or pick one! Including the Philadelphia Bail Fund. Click here!

  • How can I give without money?

    • Watch this video for an explanation of how to financially contribute to #BLM without money.

    • Donate by sharing Black Lives Matter Links

    • Donate by streaming playlists

    • Donate by playing games

Build Strength and Educate:

  • Recursos Antirracistas en español aqui

  • Learning about black history is important to understand our present situation. This link leads to a google folder filled with readings and videos on important leaders and movements in American History.

  • What does it mean to “defund the police”?

  • The New York Times quickly looks into what defunding the police means in this article.

  • Knowing where the money has been going is important. The Washington Post explains how we spend $100 billion on policing.

  • Fortune Magazine also explains defunding here.

  • Civil Rights. org provides a comprehensive report on policing and offers suggestions for a New Era of Public Safety.

  • Campaign Zero explains how we can end police violence in America.

  • American political activist and writer Angela Davis explains how to be Antiracist.

  • Author of White Fragility Robin DiAngelo debunks myth’s about race.

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