Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll released a statement Wednesday afternoon answering the question boggling the nation, “where do we go from here?” Carroll used the hashtag #NewEmpathy to promote his message.
In light of the recent events, the Seahawks provided a number of links to organizations that are fighting for a more equitable society. The resources below were listed on team’s website on Blackout Tuesday.
ACLU of Washington: Works to ensure that justice, freedom and equality are realities for all people in Washington state, with particular attention to the rights of people and groups who have historically been disenfranchised
NAACP: Secures the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons
Black Lives Matter: Builds local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities
The Seahawks Players Equality & Justice For All Action Fund: Supports education and leadership programs addressing equality and justice
Campaign Zero: Supports the analysis of policing practices across the country, offers technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy
Color of Change: Moves decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America.
