if you are WHITE and going to a PROTEST, ONE OF THE SMARTEST THINGS YOU CAN DO IS BRING AN UMBRELLA. use your BODY and stand in front of black poc while they are heard. use your umbrella in front of you to keep you and the person you are protecting from things like -

pepper spray. make them feel like they can speak without being in danger.

where they move, you move. be in the front lines. be a good ally. use your shield.

since this really blew up, id like to add more. if you are white, it is also your duty to DE-ESCALATE. when you see other white people throwing shit at cops, you tell them to STOP. when you allow others to provoke, it puts the poc lives that are there in danger.

you also need to stay vigilant. when that gad starts flying, WATCH for the stragglers who fall behind the herd. go back for them. theyve been effected and they will need help, they may not be able to see or breathe. you need to get in there and help them get away -

dont forget to donate, sign, text and call! use your voice, dont be shy https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/