Black Lives Matter
This week has seen powerful protests all around the world demanding justice for George Floyd and racial equality. Here are some of the most powerful signs shared on the internet from protests across the US. Via Vice
Tech Problem
Much of the technology we use today is racist. Our tech tools and algorithms were designed with bias against people of color built-in. To keep technology from furthering racism, we must confront these biases. Via MIT Technology Review
Not Helping
Many big tech companies publicly voiced support of #BlackLivesMatter this week while doing little to stop products and policies that help spread racism and allow police to track black people. Via Wired
Nowhere to Hide
There’s a growing use of surveillance technology to monitor protests--real-time facial recognition, phone tracking, drones--making it harder for protesters to remain anonymous. Via Reuters
Know Your Rights
The right to peacefully protest is enshrined in the First Amendment to the US Constitution. The ACLU put together a list to help protesters for racial justice know their rights and stay safe. Via ACLU
How To Stay Private
Here are some steps protesters can take to protect their digital privacy. Tips include use the messaging app Signal, turn off location tracking, encrypt your phone, and create new social media accounts for protest content. Via Vice
Blur Those Photos
Thousands of videos and pictures from protests all around the world are powerfully fueling change. One recommendation privacy experts have to keep protesters safe from retaliation is to blur faces in photos before they are shared. Here’s how. Via Mashable
Racism = The World’s Problem
Systematic racism is a problem all around the world. Australians have joined the call online of #BlackLivesMatter as they confront racism against the 432 Indigenous people killed in custody in Australia without a conviction. Via Pedestrian
In Europe Too
Racial justice advocates in Europe hope the #BlackLivesMatter protests in the US will help raise awareness about the problems of police brutality in Europe, hidden in part because of confusing laws about filming police and posting video online. Via Politico EU
Zuckerberg’s Fail
Civil rights leaders this week came out strongly against Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to allow President Trump's calls for violence to be spread on Facebook unchecked. Via HuffPost
Beware of Hoaxes
BuzzFeed News is keeping a running list of debunked hoaxes and disinformation spread on the internet about the racial justice protests in support of George Floyd. Via BuzzFeed News
#WhitePeopleDoSomething
Three activists weigh in on how white people can step up now to be good allies in the fight for racial justice. All agree the first step is to listen more than you speak. Via Vox
Simple Way to Help
Want to help support #BlackLivesMatter but don’t have money to donate or the ability to go protest? YouTubers are creating monetized videos you can watch that help support the fight for racial justice. Just remember to temporarily turn off those ad-blockers. Via Polygon
Good Dogs Know
Dogs are the best. They always seem to know just what to do to help you feel better. Here’s Buddy, a very good dog who joined this week’s peaceful protests to let the world know #BlackLivesMatter. Via Metro
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