Friend --

On June 19th 1865 -- two whole years after the Emancipation proclamation became law --? Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and those who were still enslaved were now free. June 19th -- also known as Juneteenth -- commemorates the abolition of chattel slavery in the United States. However, we know the fight against racist exploitation, police brutality and white supremacy is far from over and it will take a mass movement to win true freedom.?

This Friday at 9 a.m., we are joining the calls of Black Leaders in Locals 10, 34, 75 and 91 of the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) and the Movement 4 Black Lives to shut down the port of Oakland in defense of Black Lives. This is the first time an International Union is staging a labor stoppage on Juneteenth, demanding an end to systemic racism, police terror, as well as stopping the privatization of the port of Oakland and other public services such as our schools, postal service and hospitals.?

We are calling on every single one of our members and supporters who are able to attend this historic, Black-led work stoppage, caravan and march, which deeply impact corporations where it hurts most: their profits. In addition, we have identified multiple roles you can play for this historic action against racism to be successful. Here are some ways to get involved:?

Phonebank DSA members!?
Thursday @ 6pm
Join our virtual phone (and text) bank to turn out as many of our members as possible <[link removed]>.
No experience is necessary!??

Outreach
Reach out to your friends, family, coworkers, organizations, unions or any group you are a part of and encourage them to join using this outreach toolkit <[link removed]>.

Mutual aid volunteers
1) Help staff the water, snacks and PPE tables at Oscar Grant Plaza during the rally.
2) Help transport any materials and leftovers to the office (must have access to a car).

Join the DSA contingent
9 a.m. - Meetup at3rd and Magnolia, Oakland to check in, get flags, signs, decorate cars, and walk towards the port together.?
10 a.m. - Arrive at the SSA Terminal to hear Angela Davis and other speakers at the port.?
11ish a.m. - March to OPD and Oscar Grant Plaza as a contingent. There will be a star-studded cast of speakers including Danny Glover, Boots Riley, Cat Brooks, Chris Smalls?of Amazonians United, and our very own Kaylah Paige Williams of DSA SF and AFROSOC at the plaza.?

Make sure to:?

- Wear red!?
- Bring comfortable shoes, water, snacks, sunscreen, and wear a mask at all times.?
- Form a small group of 2-5 trusted, healthy comrades, family or friends ahead of the action; this will be your "pod." Stick together and make sure everyone is well and has their needs met during the action.?
- Download and install Signal to communicate with the contingent. Instructions to be added to this group will be given at the 9 a.m. meetup.
- Review and follow all of our safety tips <[link removed]>.

If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity please fill out this form <[link removed]>.

Follow our social media accounts (instagram <[link removed]>, twitter <[link removed]>, facebook <[link removed]>) for more updates.

If you cannot attend, make sure to tune into 88.3 FM or check out our social media for a live stream.?

No justice, no peace.

East Bay DSA

P.S. If you are still reading and would like more ways to get involved: We believe a very concrete way to challenge systemic racism and enact structural change is by defunding police departments and reallocating those funds to housing, transportation, education, jobs, and other social services. We are simultaneously running a Defund OPD Campaign <[link removed]>, with links to email and call scripts. Our next action will be a phone bank on Monday, June 22nd at 6pm. Please email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> if interested!?



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