Today we remember Arthur McDuffie, who 38 ago was beaten to death after surrendering to Miami-Dade Police. Despite lying about the cause of his injuries, the officers involved were not held accountable. In the uprising that followed, 18 more people lost their lives and hundreds were injured. Learn more here.
Democratic Socialists of America members can combat white supremacy and police violence by joining with the national DSA Anti-Racism Working Group. You can also support Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and The Movement for Black Lives.
Locally, you can get involved with organizations like Miami DSA and Miami Dream Defenders that endorse prison abolition and the Vision for Black Lives Policy Platform.