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Madison, November 11: Occupy Bascom: The Noose Will Never Be Free

Join the Black Liberation Action Coalition (BLAC) as we occupy Bascom in response to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s lack of value for People of Color on campus and in the community. We know that the lynching at Camp Randall along with many other incidents that have occurred at UW are acts of violence and warrant more than a superficial statement and/or initiative from administration. We will be delivering our specific demands and need your help in letting people in positions of power know that their blatant support of white supremacy will not be tolerated.

We also know that a lot of people are angry and ready to fight in response to the election. While we can no longer control the outcomes of the presidency for this term, we can and will demand control over local institutions that directly impact our lives and the lives of people we care about. Donald Trump’s explicit display of white supremacy is unacceptable. The University of Madison-Wisconsin’s display of white supremacy is unacceptable. The city of Madison’s display of white supremacy is unacceptable. All of these issues are interconnected and must be challenged locally. The ultimate goal is to shift power into the hands of the most impacted.

We understand the importance of mobilization, but also understand it’s limitations. Our campaign of community control does not stop after one day of direct action. With your support, we can make this a movement, not simply a moment. See y’all Friday.

All Power to the People!

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*The Black Liberation Action Coalition (BLAC) is a united front of students and community members. It was organized in 2015 by Black student leaders and Freedom Inc, a community based organization. We have a history of protest and action in which some of our demands have been met, but there is still a lot more work to do.*

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