ways to help the brooklyn center community right now (updated 4/13)
gofundme for daunte wright’s family
support daunte wright’s girlfriend and baby son (drop offs not updated for 4/13 yet, monetary donations ongoing)
help documenting mn purchase supplies, food, etc (ongoing)
support medics supply needs (ongoing)
help purchase gas masks for protestors (ongoing)
call these numbers and demand police defunding and abolition
brooklyn center mutual aid gofundme
i’ve seen people posting donation links to minnesota freedom fund, but they already have plenty of money from last summer and i would instead redirect money to the links above and other bipoc individuals/orgs. black visions/reclaim the block are also not currently asking for donations.
for those in the twin cities metro area:
volunteer to help out brooklyn center
curfew at 10pm for twin cities, brooklyn center, other cities (4/13)
rally and march for daunte wright, BCPD at 5-7pm (4/13)
gas masks available for black folks protesting
some guidelines for protesting/protestor safety
more protesting guidelines
beware that the fbi has a complex a few blocks away from bcpd (physical location)
careful not to show your face while protesting/watch out for right wing grifters
brooklyn center donations for food and supplies [FULL] (4/13)
CANMN is also collecting supplies for protestors (venmo/paypal open, accepting physical donations 4/14)
mutual aid needs - drop off protest supplies at the kenyan community church and food at brooklyn center high school (updated list of items needed) (4/13)
updates also on this fb page
remember to check in and help with local encampments
keep this in mind to avoid the spread of misinformation
dealing with tear gas in homes
sign this if you’re a umn student
if you’re coming from out of town: please be mindful of the community and spaces you’re entering and protect those who are more vulnerable. stay out of private yards and be aware that many young children live in these residential areas.
https://twitter.com/yo_nci/status/1381630014341345290
https://twitter.com/SoulRevision/status/1381662893372973058
https://twitter.com/MsKellyMHayes/status/1381697262607294465
https://twitter.com/asmaresists/status/1381468617833730054
https://twitter.com/NifMuhammad/status/1381623374267420675
https://twitter.com/saintfadumo/status/1381667560744177664
https://twitter.com/diligenda/status/1381629245345173504
https://twitter.com/AbeerSyedah/status/1381457756280905730
https://twitter.com/OhDionne/status/1381454408626491392
I’ll keep editing this post with more resources so please check back for the most up to date info; these are all from trustworthy sources to the best of my knowledge.