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This Weekend Remember #MikeBrown & The #FergusonUprising

Above: March in Newark, NJ against police violence, July 2015.

Note: Since the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson one year ago the #BlackLivesMatter movement has swept the nation. Sunday, there will protests in many parts of the country to remember his death and the uprising that has followed. Michael Brown was not the first person to be killed by police, this is a long, historic reality of US policing of black and brown communities, nor was his death the first to be protested. Popular Resistance has reported on protests against police violence throughout its existence and in our earlier incarnation as the Occupation of Washington, DC at Freedom Plaza, police brutality was one of the issues we focused on. Historically, riots in urban areas have often been ignited by police violence. But, something is different now, the #BlackLivesMatter movement has created an organized revolt against police violence. It is developing a broad base in communities of color with many from Caucasian communities participating, standing with #BlackLivesMatter activists. Postive changes have been made in the last year, but more work is needed and we expect escalation of #BlackLivesMatter over the next year and will do all we can to support it. KZ

Update: There was a large, long march today in Ferguson. Below are a handful of tweets about the day in Ferguson.

People Are On The Move In Ferguson to Remember Mike Brown and Others Killed by Police Violence

One Year Anniversary MIke Brown call to action

The people of Ferguson and St. Louis have asked all of us to act in remembrance and resistance on the anniversary of an Uprising that inspired a nation.  Click here to pledge to take action now.

This Sunday, August 9th on 11:55 AM CST the exact time of the death of Michael Brown Jr, the Brown family has called a national moment of silence.  Throughout the day, commit collective acts of remembrance, mourning, healing, and resilience in response to the violence and harm inflicted on our people.

This Monday, August 10th, as a reminder to to all of us that Ferguson is everywhere we invite you to take bold action in your community.  Engage in direct actions & mass mobilizations that confront violence against ALL black people everywhere.  As we take action, lift up the vision for the world we desire.

Go online now and take the pledge.

Visit Ferguson Action and Ferguson Response to find or list actions in your community.  

Use the hashtags #UnitedWeFight as well as #BlackAugust as we honor the courage and legacy of this movement.  Text Handsup to 90975 for more info.

Tweets From Ferguson Where Action Is Already Happening

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