A statement on the death of George Floyd
June 1, 2020
History Theatre supports the First Amendment right to peaceful protest, and in this time of crisis, we stand with civil rights activists and participate in the ongoing fight for justice. History Theatre’s mission is to share the stories of the men and women who make up the whole of Minnesota and our region’s complex history. More often than not, these stories reflect extreme courage, endurance, and sacrifice rendered by those seeking to overturn the horrors of systemic racism and injustice. The tragic murder of George Floyd is part of a long history of police violence against African Americans, Native people and other people of color in Minnesota and across the nation. During this fractured and frightening time it is hard to know the next right action to take for and with our community. What we are sure of though, is that as artists, colleagues, and fellow humans, we are committed to supporting each other; and as a theatre, to continually examine our organization and change where bias and inequity are identified; and continue to provide a platform for stories of the ongoing fight for social justice and for civil and human rights, until the day that is no longer needed.
If you are able, please consider making a donation to these organizations:
- George Floyd's family directly through GoFundMe pages: Official Floyd Memorial Fund and George Floyd (BigFloyd).
- We Love Lake Street to help rebuild Lake Street small businesses and non-profits.
- Neighbors United Funding Collaborative to help Midway + Union Park small business and nonprofit community rebuild their storefronts.
- Black Visions Collective, organizing for Black and collective liberation.
- Migizi for the development of Native American youth.
In solidarity,
History Theatre