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\n\tAs states across America continue demonstrations following the death of George Floyd, who died in Minnesota after police officer Derek Chauvin held a knee to his neck during an arrest, the Black Lives Matter movement is widening the discourse on injustices faced by First Nations People within our own country.<\/p>\n
\n\tThis as an important opportunity to not only bring attention to the movement in America and show solidarity, but also to recognise Indigenous lives lost in custody within Australia and highlight the inequality still present in our own justice system.<\/p>\n
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\n\tWhilst it\u2019s natural to feel helpless in our anger, there are a number of practical things we can do to both stand with Indigenous Australians and to support the global Black Lives Matter movement.<\/p>\n
\n\tReflect<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tSelf-reflection is the seed of change. Take this opportunity to consider the following:<\/p>\n \n\tLearn<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tKnowledge is power, and we all have a responsibility to educate ourselves on the issues around us. Here are some great resources to learn more about racial issues in Australia:<\/p>\n \n\tAboriginal prison rates \u2013 Creative Spirits<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tWhat is racism and how to spot it \u2013 ReachOut<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tIndigenous media sources – IndigenousX<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tSign<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tHere are some of the petitions you can sign to support the cause both internationally and at home:<\/p>\n \n\tPrevent Another Aboriginal Death in Custody<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tJustice for George Floyd<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t#WeCantBreathe<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tDonate<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\tBelow is a selection of some of the organisations and fundraisers working towards racial justice in Australia which you can support with donations, among other ways:<\/p>\n \n\tBridging the Gap: Foundation for Indigenous Health and Education<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tJustice for Tanya: Day Family Fundraiser<\/a><\/p>\n \n\tNorth Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency<\/a><\/p>\n\n