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If you are attending the protest, here are some resources in preparation:

First, know your rights:

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/

Before you leave:

Check out this article by Wired on safely protesting. It's so important that you prepare thoughtfully so you can live to protest again:

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-gear-tips/

If you can not physically join the protests, here are some places that you can donate to:

• https://blacklivesmatter.com/
• https://bailproject.org/
• https://www.nlg.org/donate/
• https://www.lgbtqfund.org/donate-1
• https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd
• https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/
• https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund
• https://www.gofundme.com/f/toronto-protestor-bail-fund
• https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
• https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd?refcode=cwg

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