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? 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/

Berks Stands Up- What Does it Mean to Defund the Police? · Pennsylvania Stands Up

Support for the Black Lives Matter movement has surged in the past two weeks, but the call to defund the police has been met with a lot more resistance. Join us for a panel discussion with local...

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/

Erie Stands Up For Black Lives: Juneteenth Action · Pennsylvania Stands Up

A time for our community to come together and talk about our state of affairs and why we are motivated to finally do something about the system we live in.

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/

Our Path Forward: Now, November & Beyond (Virtual Mass Meeting) · Pennsylvania Stands Up

In the midst of one of the largest nationwide uprisings in US history, with the COVID-19 pandemic still unfolding, and with the November 3rd general election looming, what is our path forward...

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/

Lehigh Valley Stands Up For Black Lives: Virtual Juneteenth Action · Pennsylvania Stands Up

Trump has given a green light to police and militias to beat, maim, and kill people with impunity. He has threatened all of us and our constitution. He's got to go! We’re joining with our partners at...

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/

Chester County Stands Up For Black Lives: Juneteenth Liberation Demonstration · Pennsylvania Stands...

Chester County's court system still uses the unfair practice of cash bail, creating one criminal justice system for the wealthy and another for the working class. On Friday we #StandUpforBlackLives...

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/

Lehigh Valley Stands Up For Black Lives: Juneteenth Action · Pennsylvania Stands Up

Two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the last slaves finally heard that they had been freed. June 19th, 1865 is the day the black community truly celebrates...

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/

York County Stands Up For Black Lives: Juneteenth Action · Pennsylvania Stands Up

Speakers start at 6 PM Live music starts at 5:30 PM Bring signs. This is a peaceful event. Practice COVID-19 safety precautions. Bring a lawn chair if you want. Some parts of area are shaded, please...

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/

Upper Darby Stands Up For Black Lives: Juneteenth Action · Pennsylvania Stands Up

We, the town of Upper Darby, have a diverse community representing over 100 ethnic cultures. We would be remiss if we did not raise our voices about the current issue of Police brutality affecting...

https://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/event/282037/

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