5 years ago, we experienced a collective, global moment of racial reckoning. For some, George Floyd's murder at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department was another painful reminder of the ongoing violence and oppression of white supremacy. For others, it was a crucial first call to action to defend Black lives and futures. Amidst the grief, anger, and confusion in the days that followed George Floyd’s murder, we also found safety and hope in our community. We joined our neighbors to march in the streets, grieve, and come together to build systems of safety and care that don’t rely on police or punishment. Long after the news cameras left, Black and brown leaders in Minnesota have continued working tirelessly to build a community where all of our neighbors are safe, cared for, and free. Five years after George Floyd’s murder, we hope that you still find yourself believing in and fighting for a future where Black life is cherished and where we are all lovingly welcomed and abundantly resourced, no matter what we look like or where we were born. Join us in moving that belief into action: voicesforracialjustice.org/blog/honoring-george-floyd (fb)

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