BLACK AMERICANS ARE 3.23X MORE LIKELY THAN WHITE AMERICANS TO BE KILLED BY POLICE.
We must end police brutality. The good news? We can.
Introducing
The Necessary Trouble Toolkit
A resource for ending police brutality
Police—and the structures meant to hold them accountable—are complicated systems by design. That’s why, as individuals, stopping the cycle of police violence can feel so overwhelming. But with the right tools and context, we can all be empowered to create long-term change in our cities.
Necessary Trouble is your toolkit for action, designed for the Black Community and allies who are ready to take a stand.
“Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic... Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.”
The late Civil Rights Leader
and Congressman
Learn the
fundamentals
Dig into the history of American police violence. Learn how to influence local decision makers to create policies that end brutality and achieve real accountability.
ExploreAct in
your city
Discover who your local officials are, find alternative first responders, and connect with organizations leading the charge to create equitable public safety in your community.
Dive inWe are a creative coalition designing space for Black people to live without limits.
We are a Black-led group composed of volunteers from different races, ethnicities, and disciplines. We bring the Black community together with allies to respond to America’s historical challenges with unexpected and equitable solutions through art, design, and activism.
Breathing Room is a completely independent venture with no corporate funding.
WHY NOW?
George’s Floyd’s killing in May 2020 initiated the largest demonstrations ever documented in this country. This collective cry for justice must evolve into sustained engagement, and the burden can’t just fall on the Black community.
We believe the more informed allies and advocates become, the more they’ll stay engaged in the fight to affect the biggest Civil Rights Movement of our generation.