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BIISKAABIYANG
July 4th is a symbolic colonizer ritual that weaponizes the land into a nation state for settlers to celebrate the triumph of white supremacy. The “freedom” celebrated on this day by millions of people, is a formal representation of genocide and slavery by colonists. The celebration of American independence on July 4th, signifies the ongoing oppression of African Diasporic Peoples and Indigenous Peoples of North America through a continuing legacy of stolen land and stolen labor. This settler society on occupied Turtle Island continues these traditions of violence and oppression to this day.

In other words, don’t get us f*cked up. Let’s honor our relationships with the sacred land and not colonial infrastructures & holidays rooted in white supremacy.

MIINI GIIZIS
This action of The Waawiiyaatanong Resurgence is taking place during the blueberry moon. During this blueberry moon, the blueberries are at their sweetest. We also receive a beautiful amount of medicine from the thunderbirds moments after the recent summer solstice; as the thunder and lightning of summer storms herald us into the second half of the year with great changes.

Assata Shakur in her own words, not a terrorist but a principled activist unjustly prosecuted, telling her life story to students at a workshop discussion group of the World Youth Festival held in Havana, Cuba August 3, 1997.

Camera by legendary fighter for justice, Key Martin, April 10, 1943-March 18, 2000, founder of the Peoples Video Network: http://youtube.com/peoplesvideo

https://www.prisonradio.org/media/audio/mumia

Allies Teach-In: Understanding Black Lives Matter

Join us this Thursday, July 2 at 4:30 at East High School for a teach in about Black Lives Matter. Learn more about the history behind the movement and explore movement strategy as well as our role and responsibilities as allies in the movement for Black Lives.

Black people in Madison have long been under attack, and recent events – from a white man driving his truck over Alize Carter, to the violent arrest of protesters, to a white man who literally set Althea Bernstein on fire as she sat in her car – reveals a white supremacist backlash against the movement for Black lives and an intensifying of the danger Black people face in our city.

It is far beyond time for white people in Madison to step up and do our part in defending Black life. Join us Thursday to learn about Freedom Inc’s demands and why it is imperative that we follow their lead and center the voices of groups like Urban Triage and others from communities most impacted by state violence.

“No one is free until all of us are free,” and the time is now to act!

This event is also sponsored by:
Families for Justice Dane Co

BLM March Against Hate

A march in response to the recent hate language directed toward a Black Fed Ex delivery man in Pell Lake. Meet at 6 P.M. at Veterans Park which is located adjacent to the Pell Lake Post Office, N1265 Park Rd. Family friendly. Bring signs – no profanity please. Very short route followed by an 8 minute 46 second kneel-in/laydown. Masks and social distancing.

String Vigil for Elijah McClain (#MaskUp)

7 P.M. – Humboldt Park, Milwaukee 

String players of ALL AGES AND LEVELS!! Come join us for a peaceful vigil and play-in for Elijah McClain.

MASKS REQUIRED AND SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOULD BE OBSERVED!!!

Players should plan to gather at the Humboldt Park Bandshell at 7:00 pm to organize and set up.
Concert will begin at 7:30 pm

Song list for Elijah McClain Vigil

ALL PLAYERS:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Pachelbel Canon in D
We Shall Overcome
Amazing Grace
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Simple Gifts

Link to music pdfs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1h1s2J3YbzG2sstkk21ESQ-ylmINf-x2d?usp=sharing

KIDS PLAY LIST
Twinkle, Twinkle (Suzuki Book 1)(violins, play down a string)
Long, Long Ago (Suzuki Book 1)(violins, play down a string)
Minuet 3 (Suzuki Book 1)(violins, play down a string)
Brahms Waltz (Suzuki Book 2)(violins, play down a string)
Gavotte in G minor (Suzuki Book 3)

Violas/Cellos – Bach Prelude from the G major Suite

Order of performance will be announced at the Vigil.
If you need a stand, you must bring your own. Bring clothespins or other clips to prevent music from blowing away.

RAIN DATE: July 13, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Location was chosen to be central for Racine/Kenosha participants.
Song list taken from Aurora vigil playlist and other suggestions from the BIPOC community.

Protest Police Violence: Sit-in on Pewaukee Beach

We will be meeting at the Pewaukee Public Library (210 Main St, Pewaukee, WI 53072) at 12:00pm on July 4th. From there we will walk to Pewaukee Beach (about 5 mins) and there will be a few speakers before we disperse on the beach. The intention is to spread out as much as possible. We want to be visible, and heard by everyone on the beach! If you have signs please bring them and any extras you have.

NOTES
* Bring your signs and noisemakers. Cowbell, pots-and-pans, or kazoos; let’s shake it up!
**Wear yellow if you have it! That way we can stand out from the red/white&blue crowd and keep tabs on each other
***As COVID-19 continues please try to wear your masks and maintain social distancing.
****It will be HOT. We will have water and ice but bring anything you need to stay cool and a TOWEL OR BLANKET to sit on if you need to.