TIFFANY & CO., MELINDA MARIA and MORE SHOW SOLIDARITY IN WAKE OF GEORGE FLOYD'S DEATH

In the wake of George Floyd's horrific death, jewelry brands rally for equality taking a stance of solidarity with Black Lives Matter.

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Get involved in the fight for justice. Head to JusticeForBigFloyd.com and sign the petition. Signing the petition will email Mayor Jacob Frey and DA Michael Freeman demanding that all four officers be arrested and charged for murder, on your behalf. It is a super petition that emails all offices and individuals involved in the fight for justice. Text ‘FLOYD’ to 55156 to sign Color of Change’s petition. This will link you to Color of Change’s petition, which will send a letter to Mayor Jacob Frey and District Attorney Michael Freeman demanding the arrest and murder charge of the four officers. Text ‘JUSTICE’ to 668366 to sign MoveOn’s petition. This petition demands that all four cops involved in Floyd’s death should be charged with murder and held fully accountable. All you have to do is respond with your US zipcode. Call District Attorney Michael Freeman. Call (612) 324-4499 to reach DA Michael Freeman, who has the power to arrest and charge all of the officers, so that justice will be served and all four officers will properly be held accountable for the murder of George Floyd. Donate to George Floyd’s family. There are several ongoing fundraisers for George Floyd’s family. George’s brother Philonise Floyd organized a fund to fund the funeral and burial, and to support his family as they continue to demand justice: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet. Floyd’s sister, Bridgett Floyd, established a fund specifically to support George’s daughter, Gianna: https://www.gofundme.com/f/george-floyd-bigfloyd. Donate to organizations bailing out protestors who are being arrested in the fight for justice. The Minnesota Freedom Fund is an organization that exists to pay criminal bail and immigration bonds for those who cannot afford them. They’ve been spearheading support for protestor’s bail as they’ve been arrested in the demonstrations demanding justice for Floyd. Donate to Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter is an organization on a mission to bring justice and freedom to black people across the world. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

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AMEN 🙏 quote by Angela Davis

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The Time For Change Is Now -- I have privilege as a white person because I can do all of these things without thinking twice: I can go birding (Christian Cooper) I can go jogging (Amaud Arbery) I can relax in the comfort of my own home (Bothem Sean and Atatiana Jefferson) I can ask for help after being in a car crash (Jonathan Ferrell and Renisha McBride) I can have a cellphone (Stephon Clark) I can leave a party to get to safety (Jordan Edwards) I can play loud music (Jordan Davis) I can sell CDs (Alton Sterling) I can sleep (Aiyana Jones) I can walk from the corner store (Mike Brown) I can play cops and robbers (Tamir Rice) I can go to church (The Charleston 9) I can walk home with Skittles (Trayvon Martin) I can hold a hair brush while leaving my own bachelor party (Sean Bell) I can party on New Years (Oscar Grant) I can get a normal traffic ticket (Sandra Bland) I can lawfully carry a weapon (Philando Castile) I can break down on a public road with car problems (Corey Jones) I can shop at Walmart (John Crawford)  I can have a disabled vehicle (Terrence Crutcher) I can read a book in my own car (Keith Scott) I can be a 10yr old walking with our grandfather (Clifford Glover) I can decorate for a party (Claude Reese) I can ask a cop a question (Randy Evans) I can cash a check in peace (Yvonne Smallwood) I can take out my wallet (Amadou Diallo) I can run (Walter Scott) I can breathe (Eric Garner) I can live (Freddie Gray) I can be arrested without fear of being murdered (George Floyd) #WhitePrivilege is REAL. Take a minute to consider a Black person’s experience today. #BlackLivesMatter **I copied and pasted this. Please do the same.

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#justiceforgeorgefloyd

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In the last few days I have been sick to my stomach and angry and feeling a sense of helplessness as to what I can do to help. As a mother we need to start in our homes and children are never too young to understand injustices. They are never to young to understand the concept of pointing out when we see things that are unfair or not right. Get angry, I am so angry but DO something. Let and anger fuel you but lead with love. The conversation starts NOW. #georgefloyd

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Like many others, we have been deeply saddened by the death of George Floyd. We cannot begin to imagine the pain and suffering of his family and friends and anyone else who has been affected by bigotry, violence and racial injustice. ​ We may not have the exact right words to say, but as a brand with a platform, we feel a responsibility to speak up and say, what's happening is not okay. ​ Today we stand united with our community and repeat, it is time for us all to act. As Martin Luther King said, "change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability". Great change only comes through collective action. ​ We've made a donation to the #BlackLivesMatter movement and ask you to consider what you can do today to help support change? Below are some other resources where you can donate or learn more: @blklivesmatter @NAACP @Changedotorg

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With our platform comes a responsibility to speak for those who continue to go unheard. Black Lives Matter.

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At Tiffany, our values include tolerance, respect and an unwavering dedication to diversity and inclusion. We stand in solidarity with our employees, customers and creative collaborators to take action. The responsibility is on all of us and we pledge to continue sharing our ongoing efforts.

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We are shaken by the events of the last week which include the tragic death of Mr. Floyd. We stand in solidarity with the Black community. It is the place we have to be. We have to do better. Plain and simple. Speak up, engage in dialogue that might be uncomfortable, educate yourself and your family and if you have a few hours each week and the inclination, find somewhere to volunteer and let our brothers and sisters know you care. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With love,⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cathy & my team

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INSTAGRAM THURSDAY | ALEXIS BITTAR | SEPTEMBER 2015

After selling vintage jewelry in New York's East Village at age 10, by age 22 Alexis Bittar became interested in working with Lucite.  His desire to treat "plastic like it was a precious metal" started a jewelry brand that turned an ordinary material into an unapologetic vision of full-on glamour.

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ALEXIS BITTAR

Today we stroll along the pathways of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, New York. We will take in the beautiful scenery of the Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden built in 1914, and designed by landscape architect, Takeo Shiota.

The garden's blend of hills, rocks, stone lanterns, and waterfall evoke serenity and calm.  New York is also home to featured jewelry designer Alexis Bittar.