TalkStillCheap : Call to Action

#BlackLivesMatter call for justice,
photo by @Denny_ow

George Floyd's murderers have all been charged! Derek Chauvin, the officer seen on video with his knee in Floyd's neck for 9 minutes, now faces a more serious charge of Second Degree Murder.  

I would like to think that the voices of the people and their relentless actions on social media & in the streets all over the world, were responsible for this shift.

However, there is still work to be done.  

Why did it take so long for charges to be brought and corrected for all officers involved?  Why aren't Breonna Taylor's killers (also police officers) currently facing prosecution to the fullest extent of the law?

Why are the people having to force the hands of appointed and elected officials?

What can you do about it, if being vocal and taking to the streets is not something you feel comfortable with?  You can start by taking the steps to change your local elected officials, who can therefore also change your local appointed officials.

To get you started, below is useful information for the upcoming state primary elections.

Breonna Taylor's Birthday
is June 5, write a letter to this address
asking that charges be filed

Find out if you are registered to vote or if you are able to register to vote click HERE

Find out when your State's Primary election is HERE.

Find out who your state Senators are HERE

Find out who your House Representatives are by entering your zip code HERE.

Find out how your House Representative voted on the last stimulus bill (Heroes Act) HERE

Keep your eye on the next vote in the Senate, so  you can be prepared with an informed decision.  Share this information across your social media and with anyone you think may need to be more informed.

Mail Letters to: 

Office of Attorney General

700 Capital Avenue, Suite 118

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-3449

Mayor Greg Fischer

527 W Jefferson Street #600

Louisville, KY 40202

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