Support #TakiyahThompson . Takiyah is a freedom fighter and needs the movement’s support. Her security and her job is threatened by her actions the past few days participating in an action that took down a Confederate statue in solidarity with #Charlottesville. She will not be able to work or earn an income. She is asking that we prioritize circulating this fundraising page so that she can support her own living expenses until this all cools down. #BlackLivesMatter #NoNewKKK #TearEmDown #PeoplesPower #Durham
https://venmo.com/solidarity-takiyah
We are working to develop next steps for actions to build off the momentum of this moment.
After the resistance and tragedy in Charlottesville, and the action in Durham on Monday, there is a NATIONAL wave of positive reactions:
– Yesterday Gov Cooper came out with a statement outlining steps for the removal of Confederate statues from state property.
– Last night Orange County, NC voted to disallow Confederate flags in school premises.
– Confederate statues are being taken down all over the country, along with streets and buildings being renames
Smash White Supremacy!
Build the Triangle People’s Assembly!
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Urgent Situation Unfolding in Durham – Calls, Donations, Signatures Needed
After a courageous demonstration that toppled a Confederate monument in Durham, North Carolina the Durham County government has decided to side with white supremacists and their legacy.
The Durham County Sheriffs have opened a campaign of repression against those involved in this heroic action – arresting activists on serious charges, raiding organizers’ homes, and creating a climate of intimidation. We need your help now to defend community activists and let the state know we won’t back down!
Here’s what you can do:
- Donate to the Durham Solidarity Bond Fund to help with legal fees
- Call the DA (919-808-3010, press 4) – demand they drop the charges against Takiyah Thompson, Loan Tran, and Dante Strobino and that they cease any further attempts to repress or arrest anti-racist activists
- Sign and share this community petition to demand the charges against Takiyah, Loan, and Dante are dropped, removal of all Confederate monuments, and to express solidarity with those involved with the action in Durham
- Call the Sheriff and Durham County Commissioners and let them know you support the will of the people and demand no additional charges are filed:
Sheriff: Michael D. Andrews (919)-560-0853
Wendy Jacobs: (919) 418-3169
Brenda Howerton: (919) 544-4160
James Hill: (919) 536-8820
Ellen Reckhow: (919) 383-3883
Heidi Carter: (919) 225-4268
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SIGN PETITION: https://southernvision.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/petition/sign?sid=22&reset=1
DONATE TO FREEDOM FIGHTER BOND FUND: http://durhamsolidaritycenter.org/bondfund/
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