Science & Society Initiative

Walking out - 8:46 Pledge

On Monday, July 20, US trade unions and NGOs call for a strike for Black LivesOn July 20, workers across the country will walk off the job as part of the #StrikeForBlackLives. Even if you can’t go on strike or join us in the streets, you can join the 8:46 pledge in memory of George Floyd and all those taken too soon by unnecessary police violence by walking off your job for 8m 46s.

DESY has made a very clear statement against any form of racism and discrimination.

We want to pick up on this and reflect on different forms of daily and structural racism and actions against it