Greetings friends from Springs Mountain Sangha, Mesa House and beyond,
Event: Action to #EndWhiteSilenceWhere: Thursday, 4:30 PM @ The Pioneers Museum
About:-This is a low-risk, non-violent action in solidarity with the 500+ actions already organized around the nation
-SIGNS will be provided (“#EndWhiteSilence”, “White People for Black Lives”, etc.)
-Please contact Annmarie Stanley for more information (she will serve as the on-site coordinator for this action)
–Sophie Javna will serve as the public relations liaison for this action. All reporting media should be directed to her.
– Ruthie Markwardt will be be issuing a media advisory in advance; she will also be providing water and first aid services
– Mac Sergeant and Amanda Kerrigan will serve as spokespeople for conversation with police and/or agitators (“All Lives Matter folks, etc)
Some Information:
What is SURJ?
- “SURJ is a national network of groups and individuals organizing White people for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves White people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability. We work to connect people across the country while supporting and collaborating with local and national racial justice organizing efforts. SURJ provides a space to build relationships, skills and political analysis to act for change.”
What is Black Lives Matter?
- “Black Lives Matter is an ideological and political intervention in a world where Black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise. It is an affirmation of Black folks’ contributions to this society, our humanity, and our resilience in the face of deadly oppression”
- Find out more about their values here.