We must remember that the fight for justice and racial equality is far from over. The staff of The Chronicle would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to remain involved in this fight. We as an organization denounce systemic racism and inequality, and we must reflect this sentiment in all our actions.
Everyone deserves to have a voice, and too often the voices of people of color are suppressed. We wanted to feature pieces from different black artists along with information for how to remain involved in this movement. See below or check our instagram @cuchronicle for these beautiful works and ways to get involved.
Everyone deserves to have a voice, and too often the voices of people of color are suppressed. We wanted to feature pieces from different black artists along with information for how to remain involved in this movement. See below or check our instagram @cuchronicle for these beautiful works and ways to get involved.
Art by @zarialyssa.png
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Poem by Langston Hughes |
Art by @mawhyah
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JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR
On March 13, 2020, the Louisville Metro Police executed a warrant, looking for a person who did not live with Breonna and who was already in their custody. They sprayed her home with 20 rounds, shooting Breonna 8 times, killing her in her bed (paraphrased from justiceforbreonna.org).
Visit JusticeForBreonna.org for a list of numbers to call and sign the petition to demand justice for Breonna.
Visit JusticeForBreonna.org for a list of numbers to call and sign the petition to demand justice for Breonna.
contests & Awards for writers of color
The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards ($10,000 prize)
The Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence ($15,000 prize)
Louise Meriwether First Book Prize ($5,000 prize and publishing contract)
The Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence ($15,000 prize)
Louise Meriwether First Book Prize ($5,000 prize and publishing contract)
Take Action: Racism & COVID-19
“We are losing our friends, family, and neighbors at unprecedented and disproportionate rates as COVID-19 tears through our communities. We will be hit the hardest.” - blacklivesmatter.com
Visit https://blacklivesmatter.com/petitions/ to demand government action and racial data for the virus.
Visit https://blacklivesmatter.com/petitions/ to demand government action and racial data for the virus.
DONATe TO THE NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
“[Donations] help us win landmark legal battles, protect voters across the nation, and advance the cause of racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society.” - naacpldf.org
If you cannot donate at naacpldf.org, visit the website to access the Thurgood Marshall Institute’s National Police Funding Database and read about policing reform.
If you cannot donate at naacpldf.org, visit the website to access the Thurgood Marshall Institute’s National Police Funding Database and read about policing reform.
register to vote
Are you registered to vote? Use your constitutional right to make the changes you want to see! If you aren’t registered, visit www.usa.gov/register-to-vote.
know your rights
While each state has different rules and laws regarding police interactions (whether approached or pulled over), here are some basics provided by the American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina. These laws vary in each state, so do research and look at valid and credible websites and documents to make sure you know your rights.
support black artists
To continue supporting Black artists, check out any of these Instagram accounts.
Art by @mrandres_art
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Poetry by @mghughesauthor. M.G. Hughes is a Black novelist and poet. She has two books in the process of being published.
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