FXX just showed the police brutality episode of black-ish (Hope) commercial free and now has a black screen with George Floyd's name, birth and death year, and a countdown that started at 8:46.
That I know of from my own emails, 2 skin/makeup companies and Etsy have gone full in with condemning police brutality and other forms of racism donated to black liberation causes.
Feetures socks sent a lukewarm one about “the event that occurred” but also saying it was donating 10k to BLM and NAACP.
Go Fund Me sent a lukewarm one but it says “we’ve created the Justice & Equality Fund to support organizations and people that are dedicated to addressing both urgent needs and systemic problems. We have committed $500,000 to start the Fund, which will initially focus on bail, racial justice, and law enforcement reform.“
Which ones have you gotten?
Starbucks also sent out a lukewarm email. I mean, the sentiment was fine, but they didn’t announce any action.
That I know of from my own emails, 2 skin/makeup companies and Etsy have gone full in with condemning police brutality and other forms of racism donated to black liberation causes.
Feetures socks sent a lukewarm one about “the event that occurred” but also saying it was donating 10k to BLM and NAACP.
Go Fund Me sent a lukewarm one but it says “we’ve created the Justice & Equality Fund to support organizations and people that are dedicated to addressing both urgent needs and systemic problems. We have committed $500,000 to start the Fund, which will initially focus on bail, racial justice, and law enforcement reform.“
Which ones have you gotten?
My son’s daycare, Etsy, H’s work, TIFF’s Treats, and a few others. Most of them have made different donations too.
That I know of from my own emails, 2 skin/makeup companies and Etsy have gone full in with condemning police brutality and other forms of racism donated to black liberation causes.
Feetures socks sent a lukewarm one about “the event that occurred” but also saying it was donating 10k to BLM and NAACP.
Go Fund Me sent a lukewarm one but it says “we’ve created the Justice & Equality Fund to support organizations and people that are dedicated to addressing both urgent needs and systemic problems. We have committed $500,000 to start the Fund, which will initially focus on bail, racial justice, and law enforcement reform.“
Which ones have you gotten?
From Rebel Girls:
Financial: We’re making donations to Black Girls Smile - a New York and Atlanta-based charity focused on increasing mental health literacy, coping skills and self-care methods for young black girls. In addition, we’re matching employee donations to the organizations of their choice.
Educational: As an educational platform, we take our role in inspiring a generation of confident girls seriously. We’re donating 500 copies of Madam CJ Walker Builds A Business, and 500 copies of Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants A Forest to Literacy Minnesota. We will also use the month of June to elevate and celebrate the stories of black women who’ve changed the world, from Michelle Obama and Josephine Baker to Simone Biles and Oprah Winfrey.
Cultural: As an organization, we’re committed to diversity and inclusivity. Like most organizations, we have a long way to go. As a company that aims to be welcoming to all, we continuously evolve our Diversity & Inclusion practices and policies.
Tomorrow we will observe “Blackout Tuesday” by muting our email and social channels to create more space for dialogue. And we will postpone our new podcast episode that was slated for release. #BlackLivesMatter #TheShowMustBePaused #AmplifyMelanatedVoices
We hope you will join us in taking action in the quest for a more equal world.
That I know of from my own emails, 2 skin/makeup companies and Etsy have gone full in with condemning police brutality and other forms of racism donated to black liberation causes.
Feetures socks sent a lukewarm one about “the event that occurred” but also saying it was donating 10k to BLM and NAACP.
Go Fund Me sent a lukewarm one but it says “we’ve created the Justice & Equality Fund to support organizations and people that are dedicated to addressing both urgent needs and systemic problems. We have committed $500,000 to start the Fund, which will initially focus on bail, racial justice, and law enforcement reform.“
Which ones have you gotten?
I work for a global toy & entertainment company. The communication sent was internal, but their statement condemned the horrific events, naming George Floyd and pervasive racism. They used the communication as a reminder of the company’s zero tolerance policy for racism, bigotry, & violence. They’ve made donations to ACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, Black Girls Code, and the Equal Justice Initiative. They also encouraged employees to make donations as well and have offered to facilitate the donation through a payroll deduction. They’re rolling out additional education for managers for further diversity & inclusion training. Additionally, the communication offered paid time off to all employees to volunteer out in the community for the movement. I’m satisfied with their response so far.
Post by lolobeth802 on Jun 2, 2020 20:51:24 GMT -5
Knix (Canadian version of Thinx) where I purchase my girls’ period underwear is donating $100k to Black Lives Matter. They also included a list of anti-racism resources and other ways to organize, donate and support. I received a few disappointing and overly general emails from local businesses, but most were providing an active approach. Edited to add - And condemned racism.
That I know of from my own emails, 2 skin/makeup companies and Etsy have gone full in with condemning police brutality and other forms of racism donated to black liberation causes.
Feetures socks sent a lukewarm one about “the event that occurred” but also saying it was donating 10k to BLM and NAACP.
Go Fund Me sent a lukewarm one but it says “we’ve created the Justice & Equality Fund to support organizations and people that are dedicated to addressing both urgent needs and systemic problems. We have committed $500,000 to start the Fund, which will initially focus on bail, racial justice, and law enforcement reform.“
Which ones have you gotten?
Senreve (startup fashion brand) is donating $15k to the NAACP and matching all employee donations. M Gemi (another fashion brand) said they did something similar. So did Away luggage. Lo & Sons posted a message of support but did not mention any donations.
On the nonprofit side, Planned Parenthood and a local SF theater both made statements and amplified places to donate.
Corepower Yoga and Rumble are both hosting special classes to raise money.
My coworker and I were actually having a conversation today about whether these statements are helpful or just the next pink ribbon campaign. He’s black and he acknowledged just how far we’ve come that this issue is finally “safe” enough to BE the next pink ribbon. But of course companies are rightfully getting backlash if they don’t follow up with action — not just donations, but also making sure they have a diverse workforce. Like it can’t just be a marketing campaign. I appreciated his perspective. People want to be acknowledged.
Post by redheadbaker on Jun 2, 2020 22:28:14 GMT -5
King Arthur Flour pledged $200,000 to support organizations working to address inequality and change the systems which continue to fail members of our communities (orgs TBA).
Post by redheadbaker on Jun 2, 2020 22:30:17 GMT -5
Buffer (a social media scheduling tool) pledged $100,000 to organizations for and by Black people and will double employee contributions to anti-racist organizations up to $100,000, and pledge $50,000 to fund anti-racism education efforts through gifted books and courses within our team and their families.
That’s a lot of attention with more coming, I’m sure.
Could this be a turning point? Like, New Zealand, Germany, England, Italy, and Canada have held BLM protests. Maori people in NZ honored George Floyd with a haka. The whole world is watching and judging. Ok to say no this is not a turning point, but no cynical answers because I’m depressed enough and tell myself those anyway, ok?
One of the TNR groups in town posted about the inequity in the animal rescue world and included a link to a study on the under representation of African Americans in animal rescue. It's the only statement I've seen which isn't surprising given the under representation.
That’s a lot of attention with more coming, I’m sure.
Could this be a turning point? Like, New Zealand, Germany, England, Italy, and Canada have held BLM protests. Maori people in NZ honored George Floyd with a haka. The whole world is watching and judging. Ok to say no this is not a turning point, but no cynical answers because I’m depressed enough and tell myself those anyway, ok?
In my more hopeful moments, I think about how this is one of the most awe-inspiring things I’ve ever seen. So many people of all races — in nearly every city in America I can name, and even cities around the world — joining together, despite threats of military force, to support our black community.
And when I see all those young faces, I believe there is hope for the not-so-distant future.
I think turning points are often only seen in hindsight. But this has to be the biggest mass demonstration in U.S. history, right?
ETA: FUCK the NYT. They changed out a very menacing photo of a rabid police officer with his baton up, ready to strike a cowering young boy, to another one in the same confrontation that is calm. That other moment still happened. You might erase the record of it doesn't change reality.
ETA2: It's back up.
** My original post:
This photo (the one from the Bronx of the police officer menacing that little boy in yellow) says it all and without any physical touch. Although you can see the same officer attacking the kids in the second photo.
White people treating black boys as if they were men, and police treating black men as targets of their hatred. He should be fired from NYPD and shunned for life.
And the accompanying article talks about "teenagers" - again with this shit. That kid isn't even a tween. He probably comes up to the officer's armpit when he isn't looming down on him. He looks about the same height as my third grader.
Fuck it. I'm directly quoting rather than just linking so you can find the specific text and image on the page. NYT Have some fucking integrity and don't call little boys "teens" if you don't want me to mess with your fucking paywall.
"Police crack down after curfew in the Bronx
Shortly after the 8 p.m. curfew, police confronted a group of teenagers on 149th Street, near Third Avenue, in the Bronx.
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Credit...Stephanie Keith for The New York Times
Police began to shout “go home” at the teenagers and chased a few of them off, banging the metal roll gates of shuttered shops with their batons for effect. Then they began to make arrests. One man who tried to run from officers stumbled as he crossed the street.
“My neck,” he shouted from the asphalt as three officers grabbed him. They accused him of violating curfew and led him away. Here’s a roundup of the night’s protests in New York."
To piggyback on seeyalater52’s post, the word “riot” is also racialized and is not avoided by protestors and progressives. (Example: the current preferred phrasing if what happened after the Rodney king officer trial in 1992 is now the Los Angeles Civil Disturbance.)
And erbear I’m hearing the Rizzo statue is bolted down all the way to the subway tunnel, effectively meaning anyone who digs it out will cause enough damage for some major addition charges. City it off at the ankles would be the way to go about it, but you didn’t hear that from me...
To continue with the companies making an impact, H.E.B (Texas family-owned grocery store) has created a $1 million dollar fund to deal with racial inequities and injustice. They specifically named George Floyd as well instead of just releasing a general statement.
They have always had a really diverse staff, and call their employees partners and share their business plan with every person who works there. I worked there for 10 years and the only complaint I really had was the scheduling issues that are inherent in working any form of retail. The top corporate leadership is not very diverse, but store-level leadership includes POC, LGBT, people with disabilities and is not something that is done out of anything other than promoting the best person for the job.
That’s a lot of attention with more coming, I’m sure.
Could this be a turning point? Like, New Zealand, Germany, England, Italy, and Canada have held BLM protests. Maori people in NZ honored George Floyd with a haka. The whole world is watching and judging. Ok to say no this is not a turning point, but no cynical answers because I’m depressed enough and tell myself those anyway, ok?
In my more hopeful moments, I think about how this is one of the most awe-inspiring things I’ve ever seen. So many people of all races — in nearly every city in America I can name, and even cities around the world — joining together, despite threats of military force, to support our black community.
And when I see all those young faces, I believe there is hope for the not-so-distant future.
I think turning points are often only seen in hindsight. But this has to be the biggest mass demonstration in U.S. history, right?
Numbers-wise I think the Women’s March was hands-down the largest for a single day. But this is ongoing which is a different metric?
In my more hopeful moments, I think about how this is one of the most awe-inspiring things I’ve ever seen. So many people of all races — in nearly every city in America I can name, and even cities around the world — joining together, despite threats of military force, to support our black community.
And when I see all those young faces, I believe there is hope for the not-so-distant future.
I think turning points are often only seen in hindsight. But this has to be the biggest mass demonstration in U.S. history, right?
Numbers-wise I think the Women’s March was hands-down the largest for a single day. But this is ongoing which is a different metric?
And during a viral pandemic which I think illustrates the intensity of the feelings of protesters that we need to DO something regardless of the personal costs.
Post by cattledogkisses on Jun 3, 2020 11:25:30 GMT -5
I’ve been avoiding using the #BLM and #BlackLivesMatter hashtags because I don’t want to drown out black activists right now. Does anyone know if there’s a good tag to use for white people who are trying to share resources for taking action and educational materials with other white people?
Chauvin's charges upgraded to 2nd degree murder per Amy Klobuchar. To be formally announced by Keith Ellison this afternoon, in addition to charges for the other 3 officers.
UnitedHealthcare Group to donate $10M to help clean up Minneapolis neighborhoods and to pay for George Floyd's children's higher education. They also pledge 25,000 hours of community service toward rebuilding.
Also, Bombas socks just sent an email that, in support of BLM, they are donating $250,000 to five nonprofit organizations selected by their Black employees.
(As and aside, I had no idea Bombas was successful enough to make that big a donation!)