I Know This Has Nothing To Do With Food Or Ed's But I Have To Say This. If You Are Able To Spare Any

I know this has nothing to do with food or Ed's but I have to say this. If you are able to spare any money at this time, please send it to the Floyd's family and the group's pushing for change. It is cruel and unjust to allow a murderer walk away freely after what everyone in Minnesota has done. No one deserves to have their death broadcasted in that way. Everyone deserves to have their humanity stay with them. What Derek Chauvin did was murder. George was already apprehend, he was innocent and was on the ground. There was absolutely no reason for Derek to put HIS KNEE ON GEORGE'S NECK. Nowhere in the the cops training does it say that is a valid way to stop someone. Also, the other officers who stood silently and watched deserve to be charge. They could've saved an innocent man's life and they did nothing. So spread George's name. Spread everyone name who's life was taken in vain by this corrupt system that oppresses so many. There is so much new information being found with every new hour that passes by. Please try to use the platforms you have regardless of numbers. Please bring attention to this terrible murder.

Another thing that must be addressed, stop spreading videos of his death. There is no reason for an individual to share that video, I know its to spread awareness but you sharing his death that way makes it no better than snuff. It adds nothing to the conversation other than a surface level pity. Black people aren't something to show off in social media as a way to get you brownies points. They are individuals from various communities who have meaningful lives and deserve better than what this nation has in place for them. Stop posting his death, use your words to bring attention to the issues say his name. Don't let him be forgotten like so many other people who have died at police hands.

Also, if you plan on attending any of the protests, please protect yourself. Please take care of yourself. Wear solid colors, preferably all black and loose clothing. Try to get a size bigger and a basic black belt if you can. Your shoes should be inconspicuous. No intricate details, not flashy, and please try to avoid showing them to anyone before or after the protest. People have been found out because of what they are wearing. Please cover your eyes with glasses or goggles, USE A FACE MASK, we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Using goggles and a mask will not just help slow the spread of the virus but will also protect you from tear gas and flying projectiles. Carry a backpack with a bottle of water, to to flush out your eyes or anyone else's who has been affected by the gas. If you are not willing to fight but want the protests but want to do something good, help others. Take pictures and video of everything happening around you. Turn off your data, they can use it to track your location after the protest and can find out who you were and get you arrested.

Here are a few organization to donate to or brands that are willing to match the donations. There are many more but these are the only ones I have personally seen.

gofundme.com

Official George Floyd Memorial Fund organized by Philonise Floyd

On May 25, 2020, my life shattered as I learned of the tragic passing of my dear b… Philonise Floyd needs your support for Official George F

Reclaim the Block

Reclaim the Block

Reclaim the Block began in 2018 and organizes Minneapolis community and city council members to move money from the police department into o

Minnesota Freedom Fund

Minnesota Freedom Fund