UPDATED ON AUGUST 9
Hi everyone! There’s so many things going on in my community, the United States, and all over the world that we can’t just sit down and ignore. I really believe that we can all combine great music and content with taking action. That being said, I have this post pinned to the top of my blog with a list of links you can visit to educate yourselves, as well as petitions you can sign!
REGISTER TO VOTE
If you’re a United States citizen and are eligible to register to vote, PLEEEEEEASE DO SO if you haven’t already! Every single election is make or break, and your voice matters. Visit HeadCount.org to get started – it will take less than 10 minutes, and you’ll be glad you did! There’s also a button on the sidebar of this site that will take you to their site.
CARRDS
I encourage everyone to start off by visiting blacklivesmatters.carrd.co. There’s a list of petitions, email templates for contacting your representatives, donation links, and so much more. It’s being updated regularly! There’s also a whole section with educational resources – many are Wikipedia links, but you can use that as a starting place. Knowledge is power, and I’m learning a little more every day. If you’d like me to share my personal readings/videos for the day with you, just hit me up 🙂
Violence Against Women In Turkey
What’s Going On In Yemen, And What Can I Do To Help?
Learn More About The Anti-Terrorism Law In The Philippines
PETITIONS YOU CAN SIGN (that are not listed in the carrds above)
Support our Young Protest Leaders
Demand a retrial for Angel Bumpass wrongfully convicted 13 year old with a life sentence
Recall Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan
Help to get the neighbors terrorizing Jennifer arrested
Stand Up For The Uyghur Muslims In China
Make it illegal for cops to have sex with detainees
Heiko Maas: Stop the execution of Amir, Said and Mohammad!
Orange County Schools Must Follow CA State Guidelines For Re-Opening
Ripon High School and Elementary Mascot Change (their current mascot is “Indians”)
Change Port Neches-Groves High School’s Mascot
Make Forceful Removal of Hijab a Double-Charge: Assault and Hate Crime
Introduce ‘Mental Wellness Hour’ in Schools
Change the Racist Colonel of Brattleboro Union High School
Include Aboriginal Culture as a Subject in Schools
San Diego Local Petitions
Stop Border Wall Construction on Native American Land (Kumeyaay Land)
Make Poway Unified Schools Provide COMPULSORY Race and Ethnicity Courses