Hi friend. Thank you for tuning into this edition of the weekly edit | 4.16.21. I don’t need to tell you that it’s been a heavy week with the murders of Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo by police. And also last night, 8 people were killed in a mass shooting in Indianapolis. This week, I am highlighting some articles that are relevant to those stories and some resources on how you can help.
cw: this section mentions racism, violence, and racial trauma
Stay Informed
Protesters decry fatal police shooting of Adam Toledo following video release
Daunte Wright called his mother right before he was shot. This is what he said via CNN
Resources on how to support Daunte Wright’s family and community
Support Brooklyn Center Mutual Aid
Donate to Daunte Wright’s Family
Resources on how to support Adam Toledo’s family and community
Donate to Adam Toledo’s Family
Take Care
H/t the Girls’ Night In newsletter this morning: Read this burnout and vicarious trauma toolkit and zine by Larissa Pham, protect your peace when it comes to news and notifications, and join a virtual healing workshop with the Healing Justice Initiative.
ICYMI (from the blog):
Other articles from the week
From The Cut: THEY SEEM COOL – The Third-Generation Brooklynite Running for City Council Meet Chi Ossé.
Taylor Swift Has No Regrets via The Atlantic
10 Disabled Writers & Websites To Expand Your Perspective – The Good Trade
What Is Manifestation? A Practical Guide To Manifesting More Meaning In Your Life – The Good Trade
When Will I “Arrive”? (Psst—You Already Have) – The Good Trade
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine And Blood Clots: What You Need To Know
This article is a couple of years ago, but I just came across it the other day and had to share. The complicated gender politics of going zero waste.
It’s not just Big Oil. Big Meat also spends millions to crush good climate policy.
Why Terra Cotta Pots Could Be Your Saving Grace if You Overwater Your Plants
The Easiest Way To Figure Out Where To Start When Going Plastic-Free Costs $0
These 7 phrases can help you sound more powerful at work
How to Have a Healthy Relationship With Social Media in 2021
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s edition of the weekly edit | 4.16.21. Be sure to unplug and take care this weekend. You deserve it.
xo,
Kyndal
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