Black Lives Matter

Amplify Asian American stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Our community is outraged and mourns the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Atatiana Jefferson, and too many others from police murder and racial violence. Activism comes in many forms and it’s up every one of us to support the Black community and advocate for justice. The nationwide protests are necessary in pushing forward the message that has been consistently downplayed and ignored in the past. We support the millions of Americans who have been standing up for Black lives. In addition to the fight for justice, we emphasize that the importance of voting cannot be ignored and is another actionable way to make the change we want to see. We encourage our community to make your voices heard, whether it is in the streets or at the ballot box.

We urge you to become more educated, donate if possible, and contact government leadership to take direct and immediate action using the following resources:

Donate To:

List of Nationwide Bail/Freedom Funds
Community-based nonprofit that pays criminal bail and immigration bonds for individuals who have been arrested while protesting police brutality

Black Visions Collective
A black, trans, anf queer-led organization that is committed to dismantling systems of oppression and violence, and shifting the public narrative to create transformative, long-term change.

Reclaim the Block
Coalition that advocates for & invests in community-led safety initiatives in Minneapolis neighborhoods

Campaign Zero
Online platform and organization that utilizes research-based policy solutions to end police brutality in America

Unicorn Riot
Non-profit organization that is dedicated to exposing root causes of dynamic social and environmental issues

Contact:

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison
(651) 296-3353 (Twin Cities Calling Area)
(800) 657-3787 (Outside the Twin Cities)

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman
(612) 348-5550
citizeninfo@hennepin.us