Statement on the George Floyd Tragedy |
"Hi everyone,
I hope you are all doing okay and staying safe/healthy! With everything going on right now whether it is COVID-19 or the injustices we’ve all been seeing, I just wanted to take a moment to address the current circumstances. It's really disheartening to see everything that is happening and the lives being hurt, and I want to give a reminder to everyone that we are here for you. Circle K International at CSULB will always be a community members can confide in. I ask that we all do our part in respecting one another and providing support for those around you. We do not stand for injustice. We want to link some resources that can help, support, and educate yourself on what is going on at the moment. If you have any other resources that can help out, feel free to comment them down below! We will be having an Open Forum this Thursday, June 4th at 9PM via Zoom to give an opportunity to create discussion, education, vent, and give a voice to those having a difficult time right now. Hopefully these types of discussions can help everyone foster understanding and help us come together as a community. We do not stand for injustice. I’m still trying to learn and educate myself, so feel free to message me your input as well on how we can all help. We can all work towards this together. We have each other to confide in during these times. Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, etc.! Take care of yourselves and stay informed." - Olivia Chang, President 2020-2021. Black Lives Matter FundraiserIn light of recent events, our Cartoon Yourself Fundraiser is shifting it's fundraising initiative. 100% of the proceeds raised from Cartoon Yourself will now be going to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
“The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans.” For more information on NAACP Legal Defense Fund: here Additionally, three more artists will be joining the team: -Mariela Michel -Olivia Chang -Ricardo Porras Prices Still Follows: Black and White $5 Color $7 Background+ Add-On Requests $10 We are still looking for more artists to join the panel of artists, so please feel free to message me (open to all members in the club including general members). Sign up by clicking on the banner below! |
Resources
Being educated on the issues of racial injustice, prejudice, human rights, and much more related to George Floyd is imperative to helping moving human rights in the positive direction. Linked below are several different resources to research and sift through:
CNH CKI Distict - BLM Resources http://bit.ly/CNHCKI-BLMResources Collective of Current Events, History, Media, and Donation Sites: https://silenceiscomplicit.co/ (s/o to our advisor Terrence for putting this website together!) Another Collective on Actions, Petitions, Donations: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Contacts, How to Stay Healthy, & More Black Lives Matter Information https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12DrftJXNpgDg6-buBkFKT2c5JJI4J2Jm?usp=sharing Recent Events & Incidents of Injustice https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/ |