Race, Social Justice, and Civil Rights
Resources about race, racism, police violence, social justice, civil resistance, hate crime, and civil rights.
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George Floyd Protest at Tremont by GorillaWarfare (2020)
Protest against police brutality and the killing of George Floyd. Protesters walk down Tremont St. in Boston to join a larger group of marchers in Nubian Square.
Civil Resistance
Scroll down for links to resources related to civil resistance and knowing your rights as a protester.
Resources for Protesters
- ACLU: Know Your RightsBrowse by issue: Stopped by Police, Religious Freedom, Students' Rights, Voting Rights, Sex Discrimination, Race, Ethnicity, or National Origin-Based Discrimination, Immigrants' Rights, LGBTQ Rights, Protesters' Rights, Prisoners' Rights, and Disability Rights.
- ACLU: Know Your Rights While Protesting Police BrutalityTips and videos on knowing your rights as a protester.
- ACLU: Protesters' RightsMake sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
- Amnesty International: Safety During ProtestWhat to do, what not to do, what to bring, what to wear, dealing with teargas, and knowing your rights.
- CDC: Facts About Riot Control Agents ("Tear Gas")Information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on what is commonly known as "tear gas."
- International Center for Nonviolent ConflictGuides, books, films, articles, and other information on engaging in nonviolent resistance.
- National Lawyer's Guild (NLG) ResourcesWebinars, reports, amicus briefs, pocket-sized know-your-rights (KYR) booklets, and other resources.
- Poynter: What to do if you’re pepper-sprayedLessons from a former Marine security guard who is now a journalist.