Note: The Ferguson grand jury decision could happen any day. A state of emergency has already been declared by Governor Jay Nixon and the National Guard has been activated. Organizers in Ferguson and around the country have been planning their response and training for nonviolent direct actions. They have been involved in 100 days of protests, almost completely nonviolent and recognize that violence has primarily come from the police. In response to the grand jury, no matter what its decision, they seek sustained actions that will work toward systemic change, not just in Ferguson but around the country where people have suffered from police abuse. They seek nonviolent, strategic, sustained actions focused on the federal government, Department of Justice and local police that will highlight police abuse particularly of African Americans.
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An announcement from the grand jury about Darren Wilson will come any day now — and we are planning protests and actions for that day and the following days. We are asking you to get involved.
ON THE DAY OF IN THE ST LOUIS AREA:
On the day of the announcement, we’re encouraging all community members to do four things:
- Grab your “protest bag.” We are encouraging everyone to pack in advance: the jail support number (314-862-2249) written on your body, a change of warm gloves, hat/scarf/gloves, plastic gallon bags, snack and water, portable phone charger, paper map, medications, shatterproof goggles, list of members of your group’s numbers and birthday, some medical supplies (gauze, tape, Maalox and water, cold pack)
- Connect with your buddy and/or group and pick a meet-up spot. We are encouraging people to go out to protest in formed groups or with a buddy. If you don’t have a buddy, come to a safe space and you can find someone to pair with. Pick an emergency spot to meet up at.
- Head to two spots the night of: Shaw (at Shaw and Klemm) and the lot across from the Ferguson Police Department (on S. Florissant). Look for people with signs/flags to orient you.
- Breathe. We may all be anxious/angry/scared. Take a breath, ground yourself and then spring into action!
ON THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY IN THE ST LOUIS AREA, WE GO TO CLAYTON
We will converge in Clayton at 7AM. Stay tuned.
AFTER CLAYTON
We will give community members regular updates through our text messaging service. Please text “Hands Up” to 90975. Also visit fergusonaction.com and noindictment.org for regular updates. For live map, visit here.
OUTSIDE OF ST. LOUIS FIND AN ACTION
Actions are being planned all over the country in reaction to the grand jury decision in Ferguson as well as in response to police brutality in cities across the nation. You can find an action in the map below or an add action to the map. Click here for a live map.
More information: http://fergusonaction.com/
