We are (podcasters/bloggers/youtubers/influencer/etc.) united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and many many others at the hands of police. This is a continuation of the systemic racism pervasive in our country since its inception and we are committed to standing against racism in all its forms.   We believe that to be silent is to be complicit. We believe that Black lives matter. We believe that Black lives are more important than property. We believe that we have a responsibility to use our platforms to speak out against this injustice whenever and wherever we are witness to it.   In creating digital media we have built audiences that return week after week to hear our voices and we will use our voices to speak against anti-blackness and police brutality, and we encourage our audiences to be educated, engaged, and to take action.   Here are three ways you can participate:

1. Share this statement and call to action with others.
2. Donate a portion of your show proceeds and ask audience members to donate to any of the following:
   1. George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
   2. Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
   3. Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/
   4. Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
   5. Black Lives Matter: https://www.Blacklivesmatter.com
   6. Minneapolis NAACP Branch: https://www.paypal.me/mplsnaacp4050B
3. Sign A petition & Ask Your Network To Sign:
   1. Text “Floyd” to 55156 to sign a petition a demand justice for George Floyd
   2. Sign-up at Color of Change: https://colorofchange.org/ to be notified of more opportunities to take action

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