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.
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.
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
at 3rd 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.
If you are interested in
volunteering in any capacity please fill out this form.
Follow our social media accounts
(instagram, twitter, facebook) 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, 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] if interested!?