Creatives Have Been Documenting Today’s Civil Rights movement Through Their Art

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George Floyd was murdered by former Minnesota Police Officer, Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020. He left behind two daughters, as well as other friends and family. Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many more lives have ended due to racist acts worldwide.

A combination of these tragedies, systemic racism, lack of punishment for hate crimes, and education through social media led to protests in all 50 states and multiple countries worldwide. These protests have and continue to drive important, progressive changes to policies, investigations, and  police reform in different areas across the US.

Artists typically feel compassion for others, so it is no surprise that creatives have been documenting today’s civil rights movement through their art. Positive change has begun, but there is still much left to do.

While the movement has lost some traction on social media, we must all continue to do our part in the fight for equality. In an effort to help, Contagion Media will donate 50% of its company profits to credible organizations who help better the lives of Black Americans, POC, and LGBTQ until the end of June.

Art by Katie Campbell Instagram.com/katiecreative.co

History shows us the power or protesting. Protests led to women’s rights, child labor laws, the 40-hour work week, and many more civil rights movements. Be on the right side of history and try to support any way you can.

Here are a few ways you can donate:

If you or anyone you know could benefit from texting a crisis counselor for FREE, please text “Hello,” to 741-741.

If you or anyone you know are a person of color who could benefit from texting a crisis counselor trained in racism-related trauma for FREE, please text, “Steve” to 741-741.

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