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The attempted murder of Jacob Blake by law enforcement is not new in a country whose legacy is rooted in state violence. Nor do you don’t get a white 17 year old killing protestors w/ an AR-15 without the President first vilifying protestors; or a gun lobby that has bought Congress and control of gun legislation, or a white nationalist culture stoked by Trump & his enablers.
But that is not the only legacy alive in America. Four years ago to the day, Colin Kaepernick bravely began sitting (later changed to kneeling) during the anthem in protest of social injustice and police brutality. Today, the WNBA, NBA and MLB teams all follow in his footsteps and demand justice in the name of Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Philando Castile, Michael Brown and so many more.
Progress is uncomfortable. It takes bold individuals putting their reputations and bodies on the line to get things done. It takes collective disobedience to inspire systemic change. And it takes love and rage to change hearts and minds.
What we allow will continue. But “if what you want is liberation, you can’t play by the rules of the state (@jasminprix)”. You must imagine something better. And then fight for it.
Kerri (she/her)
The RNC gave primetime to vigilantes. The next day a gunman shot Black Lives Matter protesters. You connect the dots [[link removed]]. [click to tweet] [[link removed]]
What we talk about when we talk about addressing the savage roots of policing: justice and safety for everyone. How the promise of abolition is the promise of democracy itself. [[link removed]] [click to tweet] [[link removed]]
The Trumps are gaslighting a collapsing America. Ever wondered how authoritarianism happens? [[link removed]] Exactly like this. [click to tweet [[link removed]]]
Your ‘surge capacity’ (adaptive systems for how we respond in acutely stressful situations) is depleted — it’s why you feel awful. Here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life. [[link removed]] [click to tweet] [[link removed]]
The NBA postponed tonight's playoff games in light of the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to boycott their game as a protest to Jacob Blake's shooting. They follow the lead of the WNBA [[link removed]], which has dedicated their entire season to social justice. [click to tweet] [[link removed]]
We must fight police violence against black lives on all fronts. Here’s how to engage:
CALL: Kenosha mayor and city administration and demand the officers involved be fired and arrested. 262 653 4000
GIVE: If you have the resources, support the family of Jacob Blake by donating to his gofundme campaign [[link removed]].
ADVOCATE: Support The Breathe Act [[link removed]] - this visionary bill divests our taxpayer dollars from brutal and discriminatory policing and invests in a new vision of public safety—a vision that answers the call to defund the police and allows all communities to finally BREATHE free.
SUPPORT PROTESTORS: Milwaukee Freedom Fund [[link removed]] is supporting protestors through legal representation and bail.
STRIKE: Resist, march, protest, strike for black lives. Here’s how to find an uprising near you [[link removed]].
ANNOUNCING our lineup for CTZN Summit 2020! From September 9 - 13th, we will be hosting an online gathering for those who are ready to channel our sacred rage into collective action. Together we will explore shared practice and ritual, collective healing, tools for building a culture of community care, strategies for how to win in November and beyond and joyful resistance. We will be led by some truly amazing spiritual activists, community organizers and radical disruptors including Ruby Sales, Micky Scottbey Jones, Rev angel Kyodo williams, Nelini Stamp, Rev Jacqui Lewis, Michelle Johnson, Anasa Troutman, Stephanie Ghosten Paul, Carinne Luck and more. Registration is pay what you can based on your social location and capabilities [[link removed]].
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This moment is going to test your resolve. You are going to be asked to either go with the flow or stand your ground. It is going to demand hard conversations and uncomfortable moments. It is going to ask us to risk things for love and justice. But what is on the other side of this discomfort is truth. Trust that. Keep going. Be bold.
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