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? We have a ton of ways for you to get involved this weekend. Help us spread the word! [THREAD]
? We have a ton of ways for you to get involved this weekend. Help us spread the word! [THREAD]
Juneteenth, sometimes called Black Independence Day, celebrates the day in 1865 when Black slaves won their freedom after centuries of uprisings and struggle. More info here for white folks who don’t know the history:
This weekend, we're joining @Mvmnt4BlkLives to host events across Pennsylvania to demand investment in Black communities, defunding policing and prisons, and the resignation of President Donald Trump. Follow them!
Tonight is your first opportunity for action. @BerksStandsUp is holding a virtual forum - “What Does It Mean to Defund the Police?” Tonight at 7 PM. Register here: http://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/280827/
We have a few more virtual opportunities we will list out, and then scroll down this thread for in-person actions we’re taking this weekend.
Tomorrow (Friday 6/19/2020) at 6, join @ErieStandsUp for a virtual #JuneteenthDay action. All available are welcome. Register here: http://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/281347/
Another virtual action is being hosted by @lancstandsup, Saturday at 2 PM. Learn about election victories and the organizing that is happening on the ground around #BlackLivesMatter and #DefendThePolice. Register here: http://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/281910/
and #DefendThePolice. Register here: http://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/281910/
On Sunday at 4 PM, join @LVStandsUp in a virtual #JuneteenthDay action. All available welcome. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/281943/
If you can’t make these virtual actions or the in-person actions we are about to list below, consider making a quick video about why you #StandUpForBlackLives. Just post with the hashtag on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram and we will amplify. Example here:
OKAY, IN-PERSON ACTIONS! You can join @ChescoStandsUp at their #JuneteenthDay Liberation Demonstration by registering here: https://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/281610/
Tomorrow at 5 PM, @LVStandsUp is having an in-person action. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/281365/
Tomorrow at 6 PM, @yorkstandsup is having an in person action. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/281529/
Our folks in Delco, join an action being led by young Black activists in Upper Darby. We are partnering and helping to amplify their message. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/282037/
We will continue to update this thread. Please amplify!
