Pay attention.
The Dream Defenders are a diverse group of progressives led by brown and black youth. As such, they have a special expertise in things like racial profiling and the school to prison pipeline and the dangers of stand your ground laws.
Tomorrow, July 30th, the Dream Defenders will convene a special session in the Florida State Capitol, which they have been peacefully occupying for 14 days straight. No breaks. PEACEFULLY and with DIGNITY.
I will drive to Tallahassee tomorrow to be with them.
I know many of you who read this site are seasoned activists, but I beg of you 2 things...
1) Support these amazing activists
2) Don't give them advice unless they ask for it... they are creating their own future.
OK, 2 more things that I won't beg for but I will plead for...
1) Watch the video here
2) Share it with your friends
This is so important because, although they've gotten some exposure on the national news, most people have no idea who they are and what they want. It is VITALLY important that people see these really courageous, articulate, compassionate Dream Defenders as they really are. Twould be another f'n tragedy if people's first exposure to them was after they got infiltrated and tear gassed because Rick Scott exceeded his tolerance for annoyance.
So again...
1) Please watch this video (it's 13 minutes long)
https://www.youtube.com/...
2) Please share it widely and encourage your friends to watch it.
Thank you and please pray for us tomorrow, however you do that. All the good energy you can spare, ok?