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Start: Monday, July 20, 2020 12:00 PM
End: Monday, July 20, 2020 1:00 PM
Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square
Las primeras semanas de Julio, la intensidad de las protestas, resultado del asesinato de George Floyd, se ahn ido disipando. Esto ha sido un tema de reflexión para mucha gente, que ve la necesidad de entender un objetivo más allá de lo inmediato al salir y protestar.
Para entender ese objetivo, es necesario tener en cuenta fenómenos que se están volviendo cotidianos, y son reforzados por eventos como la protesta de supremacistas blancos en el State House de Columbus, Ohio, el sábado 18 de Julio. Es increíble e impensable que se haya normalizado el hecho de que personas civiles, porten armas automáticas en una protesta pública, con el pretexto de luchar por la libertad. Es impensable que la lucha por la libertad se limite al “derecho” de no usar una máscara para proteger al prójimo o a portar armas sin el menor control. Es increible como esta sociedad supremacista, machista y racista ha degradado la palabra Libertad.
Sunday, July 19, 7-9pm
City Hall to Broad and High Streets
During the first weeks of July, the intensity of the protests resulting from the murder of George Floyd, had gradually faded. This has been a matter of reflection for many people, who see the need to have and understand a goal beyond what is immediate when going out and protesting.
To understand that goal, it is necessary to take into account phenomena that are happening daily, and are reinforced by events such as the Stand for America 2020 rally at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, July 18. It is incredible and unthinkable that civilians carry automatic guns in a public protest under the pretext of fighting for freedom. It is unthinkable that the fight for freedom be limited to the "right" not to wear a mask to protect others or to bear arms without any kind of control. It is incredible how this supremacist, macho and racist society has degraded the word Freedom.
In the 1970s, the country was struggling to recover from the dual tragedies of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal that toppled the Nixon presidency. That helps to explain why so many Americans were attracted to the “Moonies,” a Korean-born cult that promised to unite and heal the world.
Blessed Child is a documentary by and about a woman who was raised in a Moonie family and found the religion a comfort and an inspiration—until it wasn’t. Then it became an impediment to her happiness and threatened to drive a wedge between her and her devout parents.
Directed by Cara Jones and filmed by her brother Bow, the doc is a gentle yet wrenching portrait of a family that was at first united and later divided by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church.
March Against Fascism and Police Murder
Saturday, July 18, 11:30am-6pm, beginning at the intersection of E. Long St. and N. Garfield Ave. [near the Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.]
This event will be a march and demonstration Against fascists and so-called “Patriots.”
The march will begin at the intersection of E. Long St. and N. Garfield Ave. and will proceed to the Ohio Statehouse.
Various so-called “Patriot Groups” will be holding a demonstration against “Terrorism” [which is their new code word for Black Lives Matter and Black People in general] from 12noon to 3pm at the Ohio Statehouse.
Indeed, their surprise “mystery speaker” may well be a nazi.
They are openly supporting law enforcement in their efforts to continue the constant murder of black people.
Did you miss the July Free Press Second Saturday Cyber-Salon?
If so, here's a run-down of what happened and how you can be involved next time!
Speakers were Mia Santiago, one of the founders of the Columbus Freedom Coalition spoke about that group that works with prisoners and on social justice issues.
OSU Professor Pranav Jani discussed the current struggles to make change with the city and police force and had a great analysis on how we can keep the momentum going.
We saw a series of photos taken by Paul Becker who has been a persistent documentarian of the events happening since the George Floyd murder protests began.
Mary Jane Borden spoke about the racist drug war. Victoria Khan, Angelica Warren and Amy Wolfinbargerof the Ohio Rights Group spoke on marijuana issues. We heard about the atrocious drug charges brought against Peggy Sue Kimmel and Glenn Keeling of Mercer County, Ohio.
Saturday, July 18, 2020, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
(dial in early since the gathering will start at 10 am sharp!).
Move to Amend is a national group organizing to pass a Constitutional Amendment to abolish all corporate constitutional rights ("corporate personhood") and political money in elections as free speech.
After Columbus police maced City Council President Shannon Hardin while he was peacefully protesting, activists were certain he would finally flex his political power to make change.
But instead, some activists now say his actions since being maced are typical, and mirrors how many Columbus Black leaders have historically responded to the failures of the Columbus Division of Police.
Some Black leaders may talk tough, but what about meaningful action, like passing police reform legislation?
“No substantive policy changes have been made yet,” says progressive activist Joe Motil. “You have groups and representatives from various organizations trying to get the ear of city hall officials to implement real police reform measures, but we are still in the same old review, committee and recommendations mode. Resolutions like racism is a public health issue don’t provide the necessary measures to address the social, economic and racial disparities of this community.”
The Columbus Tenants' Union is gathering information about rental properties in Central Ohio to help tenants organize. If you are a renter, please fill it out, and whether you are or not, please pass this along to other renters you know in the area! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckAyA5W-w0MzMDadH412BZKiNvwwkYQKsyuzEj0bPGsZ_-RQ/viewform. Contact Becca Pollard if you have questions or would like more information: becca.pollard@sierraclub.org.