Our economy has been rigged by the same wealthy, white oligarchy that has undermined our democracy. They have done this to further enrich themselves, through tax cuts and regulatory giveaways for the ultra rich and biggest corporations, and by stealing every penny they can away from programs that help our families and communities. It doesn’t have to be this way. We have all the resources, expertise, and compassion necessary to create an economy that supports everyone, corrects racial injustices, and prioritizes workers over shareholders.
Structural racism persists across every facet of American life and is perhaps most evident in the way that law enforcement interacts with communities of color. Here are actions that you can take right now in your own community.
Many white organizers feel awkward or uncertain about how to show up to support Black and brown communities under attack. And yet we all must show up. Even though it’s so much easier to stay quiet, well-intentioned silence is one of the many reasons our country has not moved forward.
Indivisibles know that recruitment is a key component of building local power, but it is not always easy to meet and identify new potential activists or reactivate your existing list. It’s hard, intentional work (like anything that matters).
The most important thing during the coronavirus outbreak is staying safe and healthy. Even though we can’t gather in large groups in person, our work to hold our elected officials accountable, build a more inclusive democracy, and be in community with our fellow activists is more important than ever.