Where do we go from here? Protests are continuing in our city and around the country this week. But for those who don’t feel safe showing up to march (or who want to do more), the question of “What can I do?” is as pertinent as it’s ever been.

A few Seattle-specific ideas:

• Donate to a local bail fund. Two that come to mind immediately: the Black Lives Matter Freedom Fund and the Northwest Community Bail Fund.
• Support POC-owned businesses. Intentionalist maintains a robust directory of Black-owned restaurants, cafes, and more on its website. Several establishments in the Chinatown-International District — like Jade Garden — suffered damage last weekend. Now is the time to branch out from your usual takeout routine (or buy a gift card for later if you can’t get there in person).
• Grab a broom. Many local clean-ups have happened spontaneously, with individuals just showing up or rallying a crew on social media. For inspiration, check out this roundup of first-hand accounts from the South Seattle Emerald.
• Educate yourself on Seattle’s history of systemic racism and police brutality. Two places to start: this overview of the 2012 consent decree between SPD and the U.S. Department of Justice, and our explainer about Seattle’s history of redlining and racist housing policies.

What actions are you taking or would you like to see others taking? Hit reply to let us know.

In other news…

12,000 complaints and counting. That’s how many separate reports were filed with the city’s Office of Police Accountability regarding last weekend’s protests. Most of the complaints were directed at 10 specific incidents. (OPA)

COVID-19 cases aren’t going down. State officials confirmed 332 new cases on Sunday, the highest number since May 1. The tally fluctuates from day to day, but it’s been at or above 250 for several days in a row. (KOMO News)

Unemployment rates are hitting new highs in King County, but the numbers are even higher among people of color and residents of certain communities. All the ZIP codes immediately surrounding Sea-Tac International Airport are at or above 30 percent unemployment — double the county average. (Crosscut)

It’s the end of an era for The Riveter. The Seattle-based network of women-focused coworking spaces plans to close its nine locations and pivot to building an online community. (GeekWire)

Another way to put your 💸 where your 🗣️ is this week: PTAs at two south-end schools — Concord International Elementary and Rainier View Elementary — have launched fundraising campaigns to help families with rent assistance, groceries, and more.

Find out where to donate in this KNKX story.

—The Evergrey