Black Lives Matter

#BlackLivesMatter has chapters throughout the country. Black Lives Matter Chicago has 10 Demands for the community. Find out more on their website, blacklivesmatterchicago.com and see the list below:

1. Close Homan Square
2. CPAC Now
3. No Cops in Schools
4. Accountability for Police Murder & Torture
5. Justice for All Killed by Police
6. Fire Murderous & Abusive Cops
7. End Youth Incarceration
8. Defund the Police
9. Invest in Community Resources
10. Release Imprisoned Police Torture Survivors

More organizations focused on social justice:

• The Black Youth Project (BYP100)
• Law for Black Lives (LFBL)
• Assata's Daughters
• Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Camp
• #SayHerName

Push your local officials for social justice. Use a few of these links to find out how:

• How to Contact Your Local Officials
• Find your Federal, State and County Representatives
• Find your Chicago Ward and Alderman

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