CYP is changing how we serve our communities.
A year ago we watched the killing of George Floyd. From that moment we activated our communities through workshops, events, fresh podcast episodes, and more. We posted our black squares, protested, made explicit calls to action, and lived into the work of antiracism. After our recent visit to Minnesota and reflecting on our impact, we asked ourselves, “What’s REALLY changed?”
While Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts, we still have work to do. A conviction is not a guarantee of justice being served. We are still fighting for H.R. 1280 The George Floyd Justice and Policing Act of 2021, a bill that would “increase accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restrict the use of certain policing practices, enhance transparency and data collection, and establish best practices and training requirements” & H.R.1570 George Floyd Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2021, a bill that would “require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take specified steps to address accreditation standards, management operations, and misconduct of law enforcement.”
What we tend to lose sight of in our urgency after a racialized murder has been committed are the families and communities left behind who are often forgotten. In response to the lack of aftercare services for families and communities, CYP is initiating an aftercare team to offer support for families, collaborate with local organizers, and mobilize for social justice. We’re launching our first aftercare trip June 22- June 28th in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How you can help:
Join us in Minneapolis to mobilize on the ground: https://forms.gle/JcxQME4ffXNrciFY7
Volunteer to help behind the scenes with administrative/partnership support
Give monetary donations below to help cover the cost of expenses for this trip