#JUSTICEFORBLACKLIVES
This is now a Portland-based community document. We will be updating with resources. Thank you for being here.
UPDATED 8/25/20 @ 11:13 AM
HYPER LINKED TABLE OF CONTENTS
HUGE BLM RESOURCE GUIDE:
https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic
CONTACTS AND SCRIPTS REGARDING GEORGE FLOYD, PLACES TO DONATE, PROTEST INFO:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-uhza7cdcImn7gNQZncM5n_3D-HNNZSJRhGneYzseM/mobilebasic
NATIONAL RESOURCE LIST: INCLUDES BAIL FUNDS AND MUTUAL AID PROJECTS / TIPS FOR PROTESTORS / SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CjZMORRVuv-I-qo4B0YfmOTqIOa3GUS207t5iuLZmyA/mobilebasic
FANTASY WORLD MASTER LIST OF RESOURCES ON HOW TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC RACISM:
PETITIONS
(HEADS UP: change.org asks you to contribute money to the petition after you sign, this money does not go to the petition or the people organizing the petition, it goes to change.org and is how they make $)
LINKS TO PETITIONS THAT HAVEN’T MET THEIR GOAL
https://pendingpetition.carrd.co/
LINKS TO PETITIONS TO REOPEN CASES
https://www.papermag.com/reopen-case-sandra-bland-police-2646168049.html?rebelltitem=7#rebelltitem7
ACTION ITEM: DUE WEDS 6/17
CNC PHONE ZAP
CALL:
Ted Wheeler: 503-823-4120
Chloe Eudaly: 503-823-4682
Jo Ann Hardesty: 503-823-4151
Amanda Fritz: 503-823-3008
UPDATE 6/16 : NEW SCRIPT
Hi, my name is ___________ and I live in ___________. Portland was told that there would be no room for new amendments to the budget vote on Wednesday morning, for procedural reasons and because of the time crunch. However, we saw Mayor Wheeler's decision to cut the GVRT just 2 days before the budget was set to be adopted, due to enormous pressure from the community and precedents set by other cities. We know now that City Council is capable of taking swift action when necessary. Now, the Council needs to listen to the public's demands to defund and disband the PPB. Now is the time to act boldly and prioritize Black lives over formal government procedures. I am asking that you make a commitment to divesting at least $50 million from the PPB this year and every year forward and use those funds to support life-affirming programs. The world is watching right now.
SCRIPT:
Hi, my name is ___________ and I live in ___________. I’m calling to demand a complete divestment from and commitment to disbanding the Portland Police Bureau, starting with $50 million this year. I demand that money be reinvested in building Black futures, and community services and care that do not rely on the logic or practice of policing, surveillance, or incarceration. I support the demands of Care Not Cops and Don’t Shoot PDX, which have been emailed to your office. Thank you for your time.
DEFUND PORTLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT EMAIL:
https://www.uniteoregon.org/defund_ppb_special_units
TED WHEELER RESIGNATION: https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/ted-wheeler-s-resignation
IN REGARDS TO PDX PROTESTS:
Donate to PDX Legal and Bail Fund:
Contact Portland General Defense Committee:
Email: pdxgdc@riseup.net
Phone: 503-442-0866
Multnomah County Police are not currently required to wear body cams. A pandemic does not pause police violence.
CALL:
Portland Police: 503-823-0097
Gov. Kate Brown: 503-378-4582
Chief of Police: 503-823-008
Mayor Ted Wheeler: 503-823-4120
EMAIL:
County Sheriff: sheriff@mcso.us
Mayor Ted Wheeler: mayorwheeler@portlandoregon.gov
PETITION:
https://www.change.org/p/ted-wheeler-a-call-for-portland-police-officers-to-use-body-worn-cameras
#SAYTHEIRNAMES
Breonna Taylor was fatally shot 8 times by cops who barged into her home with no warrant and are now charging her boyfriend with attempted murder. Sign the petition. Demand the three officers are fired and charges against her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, are dropped.
UPDATE (5/30/20): The charges against her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker have been dropped. Continue to put pressure on Mayor Greg Fischer to immediately fire all three officers for murdering Breonna Taylor.
**UPDATE 6/1/20**
The FBI has announced an investigation into the murder of Breonna Taylor. We're still demanding Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer fire the officers now! Sign the petition and dial the mayor at 844-298-2731 to demand #JusticeforBre.
UPDATE 6/19/20: Officer Bret Hankison was fired. Keep pushing for charges and arrests, don’t let them get off this easily.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRE → ACTION ITEMS
JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor/psf/promote_or_share?recruiter=
#JUSTICEFORBRE: https://act.colorofchange.org/sign/justiceforbre-breonna-taylor-officers-fired?source=coc_main_website (includes the option to film a 30 second video)
GOFUNDME BREONNA TAYLOR
https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Louisville Community Bail Fund: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/
Make Calls for Bre:
https://www.standwithbre.com/call (Breonna Law)
https://p2a.co/CatJUmt (Justice for Breonna)
Script:
I am calling on behalf of Breonna Taylor. I demand that John Mattingly, Detective Brett Hankison, and Detective Myles Cosgrove are fired immediately and held accountable for manslaughter and negligence. I demand that a special prosecutor be appointed to investigate the Louisville Police Department immediately. I demand justice for Breonna Taylor. You cannot shoot an innocent civilian and call it a "clerical error" -- I will not have it.
CONTACT KENTUCKY REPRESENTATIVES:
Louisville Police Dept Twitter: @lmpdky Instagram: @lmpd.ky
Louisville Mayor Twitter: @louisvillemayor Instagram: @mayorgregfisher
Kentucky Governor Twitter: @govandybeshear
Instagram: @govandybeshear
Emails for the Kentucky General, Mayor, and Governer:
(HEADS UP: write your own emails! When the content in the emails is original they are less likely to be marked as spam. If you are using an auto fill email adding additional original sentences will help too.)
Robert.schroeder@louisvilleky.gov
SEND DIRECT MESSAGE TO LOUISVILLE MAYOR
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/contact-mayors-office
Utilize these resources/donation spaces as well. Minnesota based action movements.
**UPDATE: 6/3/20**
The three other ex-officers involved in George Floyd's arrest will be charged, while Derek Chauvin is being charged for 2nd degree murder instead of 3rd. Keep pushing. Push for defunding the Minneapolis police department.
UPDATE 5/29/30
Info from Color of Change team (thank you!): Almost half of the fired police officers in Minneapolis appeal their cases, get reinstated, and receive back pay under a process called "independent arbitration. Officers should never be able to return to the force after having murdered someone.
Demand that Mayor Jacob Frey must 1) block their pensions and 2) ban them from ever getting reinstated.
Minnesota Freedom Fund:
(HEADS UP: this organization has received a flood of funding and recommends you reroute funds to other action orgs)
https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate
Reclaim the Block:
https://secure.everyaction.com/zae4prEeKESHBy0MKXTIcQ2
Black Visions Collective:
https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2
Northstar Health Collective:
https://www.northstarhealthcollective.org/donate
Link to sign a petition & call County Attorney Michael Freeman: https://www.justiceforbigfloyd.com/
Link to sign a petition to defund Minneapolis police:
https://secure.everyaction.com/eR7GA7oz70GL8doBq19LrA2
Offical George Floyd Memorial Fund:
Phone # List:
Hennepin County Attorney's Office: (612)-348-5550
Deputy Chief of Professional Standards Bureau, Henry Halverson: 612-673-2735
DA Mike Freeman: 612-348-5550
MPLS City Council - 612-673-2244
MPLS Mayor’s Office - 612-673-2100
MN Governor’s Office 651-201-3400
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Office 612-333-1272
MN State House Rep Jim Davnie 651-296-0173
MN State House Rep Aisha Gomez 651-296-7152
MN State Senator Jeff Hayden - 651-296-4261
MN State Senator Patricia Torres Ray 651-296-4274
OPCR # For Complaints: 612-673-3012
Internal Affairs: 612-673-2735
Mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey:
Personal #: 612-968-4443
Office #: 612-673-2100
Email List:
sean.mcginty@minneapolisMN.gov
katie.blackwell@minneapolisMN.gov
Guideline for Phone Call/Email:
**UPDATE 6/3/20**:
Message updated accordingly in regards to updates.
(Email) Subject: George Floyd's Murder
Message: (Feel free to add/change whatever feels appropriate. This is a suggested guideline.)
My name is (your name). I am contacting you about the murder of George Floyd by MPD officer Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, and the other officers at the scene. These men were not upholding the law, they were committing murder and terrorizing their community. Although these officers have been charged, you must do more. You must defund the Minneapolis Police.
In the words of George Floyd's cousin, Tera Brown, "We need to see justice happen. In this case, this was clearly murder. We want to see them arrested. We want to see them charged. We want to see them convicted for what they did. He did not deserve what happened to him," she said. "I don't want the protests to just be for show. I want to see action. I want to see these people pay for what they did. We need to hold them accountable."
We cannot continue this way. Be accountable. These officers must be held accountable and never be able to return to the force. You must demonstrate commitment to justice by listening to the demands of the people you swear you serve.
UPDATE 6/17/2020: This is an update from Sikeston city manager Jonathan Douglass:
“The Sikeston Department of Public Safety acted quickly and in concert with regional law enforcement partners and the FBI to investigate leads and a suspect was arrested weeks ago (see https://www.kfvs12.com/2020/05/04/semo-major-case-squad-activated-sikeston-death-investigation/). The suspect is currently in jail at Scott County and a hearing is scheduled for July”
Nina Pop is a Black trans woman who was murdered in Sikeston, Mo. As of now, no arrest has been made.
CONTACT:
Demanding justice for Nina Pop and that the city defund their police department.
Mayor, Steven Burch:
(if you are calling, there is a long message but hang on -- you can leave a message at the very end of the pre-recording)
Phone: (H) 573-471-2512
Email: sikestonmayor@sikeston.org
Scott County Sheriff, Wes Drury:
Phone: 573-545-3525 / 573-471-3530
The Nina Pop Mental Health Recovery Fund:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDk1ZaSv_nCqc1wI0KH0ZsOS28FT9tH-BRviA-VUB_Cf-tZg/viewform
Tete Gulley was a Black trans woman who was lynched in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Police ruled her murder a suicide.
SIGN:
(Please read the description of the petition as well)
https://www.change.org/p/portland-police-bureau-justice-for-tete
DEMANDS
Ask that the PPB be held accountable for failure to investigate critical evidence of witnesses and key suspects and to remedy the harm they continue to cause by not keeping Tete's family informed and by not conducting a proper thorough investigation of Tete's death. Demand justice for Tete Gulley.
CALL:
Portland Police: 503-823-0097
Gov. Kate Brown: 503-378-4582
Chief of Police: 503-823-008
Mayor Ted Wheeler: 503-823-4120
EMAIL:
County Sheriff: sheriff@mcso.us
Mayor Ted Wheeler: mayorwheeler@portlandoregon.gov
Merci Mack is a 22 year old Black trans woman who was found dead in Dallas, Texas on the last day of pride.
SIGN:
CALL:
Det. Brian Taylor
(214)-671-3605
RIAH MILTON
Riah Milton is a 25 year old Black trans woman who was killed in Liberty Township, Ohio.
SIGN:
CALL:
Liberty Township Gov. Number
513-759-7500
Brayla Stone, a Black trans woman was murdered in Arkansas. She was 17 years old.
A suspect has been arrested for the murder of Brayla Stone.
SIGN:
https://www.change.org/p/sherwood-police-department-justice-for-brayla-stone?signed=true
As of now, Mayor John Dailey has called for an investigation into the police involved and has suspended the officer who shot, but firing, arrests, and charges of murder haven’t been pressed yet.
Contact Mayor John E. Dailey:
Phone: 850-891-2000
Email: mayor@talgov.com
Potential message:
Hello, my name is (your name) and I am contacting you demanding justice for Tony McDade. I am demanding that the officer/s involved not simply be suspended but rather fired without pay, arrested, and charged with felony murder.
Petition, Justice for Tony McDade: https://www.change.org/p/black-lives-matter-activists-justice-for-tony-mcdade
GoFundMe for Tony McDade:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-tony-mcdade
DONATION TO AHMAUD'S FAMILY:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud
JUSTICE FOR AHMAUD ARBERY: https://www.change.org/p/liberty-county-distric-attorney-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery
James was killed by a white supremacist at a protest in Omaha, Nebraska. The killer, Jake Gardner, has avoided charges. Here is what you can do:
Call County Attorney Don Klein and Mayor Stothert and DEMAND justice for James Scurlock.
Don Kleine: 403-444-5555
Jean Stothert: 402-444-5555
GoFundMe for James Scurlock:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-james-scurlocks-family
Words from @winterbreeanne on IG:
The National Guard and LMPD murdered #DavidMcAtee, affectionately known as YaYa, last night. According to folks on the ground, His body was left in the streets until this morning. Over 12 hours. His death was senseless…We are calling for the police and national guard to release the footage and we need them held accountable. This is why we are in the streets. YaYa didn’t deserve this.
Call the numbers below and DEMAND justice. DEMAND that the police and national guard release the footage and hold the perpetrators accountable; anything less than a conviction is unacceptable.
GoFundMe for David McAtee:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/justicefordavidmcatee
Louisville County Attorney Mike O'Connell: (502) 574-6336
(you may be unable to leave a message)
Mayor Greg Fischer: (502) 574-2003
(update: mailbox is full. keep trying.)
Robert Forbes was killed by a white supremacist while marching for his life at a protest in Bakersfield, CA this week.
Demand Timothy Kieth Moore be prosecuted for a hate crime.
County DA: 661-868-3140 - caomailbox@kerncounty.com
BPD: 661-327-7111- cott@bakersfieldpd.us
STATE AG: 916-445-9555 - xavier.becerra@doj.ca.gov
Na'kia Crawford, 18 yrs old, was killed by a white man sitting at a red light in Akron, Ohio. APD is claiming that they don’t have evidence or a description to identify the man yet there are traffic cameras. Call Akron Police Department and ask them why hasn’t Nakia Crawford’s murder been solved yet.
CALL:
330-375-2552
(Press 5 and ask to speak to whoever is in charge of her case.)
Comprehensive doc created by Sara Larsen:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/110xjrmQosEFL5Z1HDc1mDWG6yTBvu48UttLqZhdM3B8/edit
DONATE TO SHENEEN MCCLAIN, ELIJAH'S MOTHER, WHO IS BUILDING A FOUNDATION IN HIS NAME:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/elijah-mcclain/
CALL AND EMAIL:
(script below)
CO Governer Jared Polis
303-866-2471
Mayor of Aurora Mike Coffman
303-739-7015
Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson
303-739-6050
District Attorney Dave Young
303-739-6050
District Chief Judge Emily E. Anderson
303-654-3550
Deputy Attorney Nancy Rodgers
303-739-6014
Aurora City Attorney Daniel L. Brotzman
303-870-9078
SCRIPT:
Hello, my name is ____ and I am calling on behalf of Elijah McClain. I demand that Officers Nathan Woodyard, Jason Rosenblatt, Randy Roedema, Matthew Green, and Sgt. Dale Leonard of the Aurora Police Dept, Lieutenant Peter Chichuniec and Medic Jeremy Cooper of Aurora Fire Rescue are fired immediately and charged to provide a remedy to Elijah's family. I demand justice for Elijah McClain.
I demand you support SB20-217 (The Police Accountability and Integrity Act) in order to protect Black and Brown lives. End qualified immunity. DO NOT WATER THIS BILL DOWN.
Do the right thing. The world is watching. Thank you for your time.
Vanessa Guillen was a 20 yr old Latinx female serving in US military who was last seen April 22, 2020. She was being sexually assaulted / harassed on base. Her body was found July 3, 2020. Guillen family links sexual assault to her death and are pushing for congressional legislation to create an independent agency for soldiers who are victims of sexual harassment and assault.
WHO TO CALL/ EMAIL
US Senate Armed Services Committee: 202-224-3871
luke_holland@inhofe.senate.gov
US House Armed Services Committee: 202-225-4251
SCRIPT:
Hello,
My name is _____ I am emailing to request a congressional investigation by the US Senate and House Armed Services Committee on the Army's handling of Vanessa Guillen's disappearance. Vanessa's story is all too familiar for so many women, especially women of color, who put their lives on the line to serve this country. While under the surveillance of our military women are constantly sexually abused, harassed, physically attacked, and forced into silence, or in Vanessa's case brutally murdered. I am not sure what hurts more, the open abuse or the blatant cover up and disregard of a soldier's life and dignity just because they are female. Every year ten of thousands of cases are pushed aside. I am writing to demand justice for Vanessa and her family and the countless nameless soldiers who have had to live in this violence. Protect and serve your people, and hold those who commit atrocities accountable, the world is watching and waiting for your response. Thank you for your time.
Best,
_________
Emails:
cityofmyrtlepoint@yahoo.com
r.rakosi@myrtlepointpolice.com
billschaefer97458@yahoo.com
rcraddock@coosbay.org
sen.arnieroblan@oregonlegislature.gov
jbenetti@coosbay.org
kvalnews@kval.com
nwnews@kcby.com
newsdesk@kezi.com
jsweet@co.coos.or.us
mcribbins@co.coos.or.us
Phone Numbers:
Myrtle Point City Hall
541-572-2626
Myrtle Point Police Department
541-575-2124
Coos County Sherrif’s Office
541-396-7800
541-396-7801
Coos Health and Wellness
541-266-6700
Peter Defazio
541-269-2609
Kate Brown
503-378-4582
Rep. Caddy Mckeown
503-986-1409
541-808-7596
Joe Benetti
541-269-8912
Rodger Croddock
541-269-8912
SCRIPT:
I demand justice for 14 year old Saraya Rees in Myrtle Point, Oregon. Saraya is a child who battles with mental illness. She was abruptly taken off her antidepressants by a local pediatrician which triggered her to go into psychosis. Saraya’s parents contacted Coos Health and Wellness for assistance. Rather than sending trained mental health advisors, Coos Health and Wellness called the police. Saraya was then arrested, questioned without her parents or a lawyer, charged with attempted murder and assault, and sentenced to 11 years in juvenile prison by Megan Jacquot. She will be 25 years old when she is released.
I demand to have Saraya’s case reopened. I demand to see Coos health and wellness take responsibility and ensure their irresponsible actions are never repeated. I demand to see the corrective steps taken from Coos county deputy Spencer Bell and Myrtle Point police officer Aaron Gilbert to ensure that this never happens to a child again. I demand the release of Saraya Rees from juvenile prison and that she receives the appropriate mental health treatment for her condition. Mental illness is not a crime. I demand justice and accountability.
UPDATE 6/17/20: Arrest warrant issued for suspect, Akhenaton "Akh" Jones, as the murderer of Dominique Rem’mie Fells.
Philidelphia Police Commissioner’s office:
(215)-686-3280
GoFundMe (donations now closed):
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dominiquefells
22 year old Black trans femme, murdered on or around June 30th
Little information available, will continue to update, also check out this link: https://www.chaosandcomrades.com/culture/2020/7/2/who-is-tatiana-hall
UPDATE: Tatiana was found dead in Philidelphia not NJ (@ttimenetwork instagram)
Philidelphia Police Commissioner’s office:
(215)-686-3280
Dominque Dunn's Memorial Fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dominique-dunn-memorial-fund?utm_source=facebook
Shai'India's Homecoming Fundraiser:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-eden-jaslene-and-joslyn
Name of ONE of the officers: Luke Courtier
Kenosha City Attorny: 262-653-4170
Kenosha Mayor and City Administration: 262-653-4000
John Antaramian (Mayor) email: mayor@kenosha.org
Kenosha Police Non-emergency Line: 262-656-1234
Wisconsin DOJ: 608-266-1221
Governor Tony Evers: 1(608)888-1665
Script/Email template (for emails please revise at least a little to lower chance of email being filtered through as spam!):
Hello insert recipient name,
I’m emailing you today because Jacob Blake was the recent victim of racist police brutality in your city. As I’m sure you are aware, Mr. Blake was shot seven (SEVEN!) times in the back in front of his children by police officers. The pain felt by him as he recovers physically, if not emotionally (thank god he is even alive), by his family and community, by black folks in this country as victims of historic and continued racist oppression, violence, and hate is unimaginable as it is avoidable. Enough is enough. The justice system is corrupt, and we cannot stand in support or compliance (which is also support) of it any longer. This has to stop now. I demand today that you join me in calling for the firing and immediate arrest of officer Luke Courtier who attempted to take Jake's life.
Until justice is real,
(name, zipcode, phone number)
https://www.change.org/p/tony-evers-charge-the-cops-who-shot-jacob-blake