Black Lives Matter 13 Guiding Principles

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Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Black Lives Matter 13 Guiding Principles No Place for Hate 2021. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On the both side center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center there is white wording: Black Lives Matter 13 Guiding Principles.

This video is the Black Lives Matter 13 Guiding Principles.

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center a black fist is shown. On the bottom center there is white wording: Restorative Justice.

Restorative Justice: We know that if you hurt somebody, you have to help them feel better; you can’t just say, “Sorry,” and walk away. We also know that it’s important for kids to be able to make a better choice another time, and it’s grownups’ job to help them make better choices and to give them chances to do that.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Restorative Justice: We know that if you hurt somebody, you have to help them feel better; you can’t just say, “Sorry,” and walk away. We also know that it’s important for kids to be able to make a better choice another time, and it’s grownups’ job to help them make better choices and to give them chances to do that. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On  both sides of the center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center there is white wording: Empathy.

Empathy: It’s so important to think about how other people feel, because different people have different feelings. Sometimes it helps to think about how you would feel if the same thing that happened to your friend happened to you.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Empathy: It’s so important to think about how other people feel, because different people have different feelings. Sometimes it helps to think about how you would feel if the same thing that happened to your friend happened to you.On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center there is white wording: Loving Engagement.

Loving Engagement: It’s so important to make sure that we are always trying to be fair and peaceful, and to engage with other people (treat other people) with love. We have to keep practicing this so that we can get better and better at it.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Loving Engagement: It’s so important to make sure that we are always trying to be fair and peaceful, and to engage with other people (treat other people) with love. We have to keep practicing this so that we can get better and better at it. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center there is white wording: Diversity.

Diversity: Different people do different things and have different feelings. It’s so important that we have lots of different kinds of people in our community and that everyone feels safe.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Diversity: Different people do different things and have different feelings. It’s so important that we have lots of different kinds of people in our community and that everyone feels safe. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both side center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center there is white wording: Globalism.

Globalism: Globalism means that we are thinking about all the different people all over the world, and thinking about the ways to keep things fair everywhere.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Globalism: Globalism means that we are thinking about all the different people all over the world, and thinking about the ways to keep things fair everywhere. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On the both side center, black fist shows. On the bottom center there is white wording: Tansgender Affirming.

Transgender Affirming: Everybody has the right to choose their own gender by listening to their own heart and mind. Everyone gets to choose if they are a girl or a boy or both or neither or something else, and no one else gets to choose for them.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Transgender Affirming: Everybody has the right to choose their own gender by listening to their own heart and mind. Everyone gets to choose if they are a girl or a boy or both or neither or something else, and no one else gets to choose for them. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center there is white wording: Queer Affirming.

Queer Affirming: Everybody has the right to choose who they love and the kind of family they want by listening to their own heart and mind.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Queer Affirming: Everybody has the right to choose who they love and the kind of family they want by listening to their own heart and mind. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist shows. On the bottom center there is white wording: Collective Value.

Collective Value: Everybody is important, and has the right to be safe and happy. 

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Collective Value: Everybody is important, and has the right to be safe and happy.  On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, black fist shows. On the bottom center there is  white wording: Intergenerational.

Intergenerational: It’s important that we have spaces where people of different ages can come together and learn from each other. Another way to say that is intergenerational.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Intergenerational: It’s important that we have spaces where people of different ages can come together and learn from each other. Another way to say that is intergenerational. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist shows. On the bottom center there is white wording: Black Families.

Black Families: There are lots of different kinds of families; what makes a family is that it’s people who take care of each other. It’s important to make sure that all families feel welcome.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Black Families: There are lots of different kinds of families; what makes a family is that it’s people who take care of each other. It’s important to make sure that all families feel welcome. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center there is white wording: Black Villages.

Black Villages: There are lots of different kinds of families; what makes a family is that it’s people who take care of each other; those people might be related, or maybe they choose to be family together and to take care of each other. Sometimes, when it’s lots of families together, it can be called a village.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Black Villages: There are lots of different kinds of families; what makes a family is that it’s people who take care of each other; those people might be related, or maybe they choose to be family together and to take care of each other. Sometimes, when it’s lots of families together, it can be called a village. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center white wording: Black Women.

Black Women: There are some people who think that women are less important than men. We know that all people are important and have the right to be safe and talk about their feelings.

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. The top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Black Women: There are some people who think that women are less important than men. We know that all people are important and have the right to be safe and talk about their feelings. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center white wording: Unapologetically Black.

Unapologetically Black: The affirmation that Black Lives Matter and that our love, and desire for justice and freedom are prerequisites for wanting that for others. These principles are the blueprint for healing and do not include nor do they support ignoring or sanitizing the ugliness and discomfort that comes with dealing with race and anti-race issues. “There are lots of different kinds of people and one way that we’re different is the color of our skin. It’s important to make sure that all people are treated fairly, and that’s why we, and lots of other people all over the country and the world are part of the Black Lives Matter movement.”

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: Unapologetically Black: The affirmation that Black Lives Matter and that our love, and desire for justice and freedom are prerequisites for wanting that for others. These principles are the blueprint for healing and do not include nor do they support ignoring or sanitizing the ugliness and discomfort that comes with dealing with race and anti-race issues. “There are lots of different kinds of people and one way that we’re different is the color of our skin. It’s important to make sure that all people are treated fairly, and that’s why we, and lots of other people all over the country and the world are part of the Black Lives Matter movement.” On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands).

Yellow and black fade on the bottom frame. On the frame, the top part, black wording: Black Lives Matter with two three lines on the top. On both sides of the center, a black fist is shown. On the bottom center white wording: Black Lives Matter.

Black Lives Matter!

Yellow with black fade on the bottom background. In the center, Black Fist opacity in the background. Black wording: This Information comes from Black Lives Matter Guiding Principles “Kid-Friendly” versions of the 13 Principles- by Laleña Garcia. On the bottom right, there is a PSD logo (white abstract building with white hands)

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End Credit white wording:

Black Lives Matter 13 Guiding Principles

The Students were involved in this project:

Mark Gonzalez

Brianna Polowczuk

Savon Register

Ayanna Warren-Wilson

Maya Carson

Manar Muatan

Gia DiGiacomo

Nasjae Boynton

Peter Dammer

Kathylean Colon

Javonte Hudson

Hazim Haroun

Nadia Walker

Payton Gonzalez

Thank you to all PSD staff who contributed to this project!

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