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Breonna Taylor's death has become a social media phenomenon. #BreonnaCon kicked off today in Louisville. Some activists say the real issues aren't being taken seriously. wfpl.org/inappropriate-…
#BreonnaCon was organized by national civil rights group @untilfreedom. Co-founder Linda Sarsour says they promised Breonna Taylor’s family to “bring whatever skills, resources and talents that we have to continue to infuse enthusiasm and consistency into the movements here.”
Some local organizers have welcomed the national megaphone & additional resources Until Freedom brings. They‘ve worked with the Louisville Urban League & the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression.
Right now: as a sort of street convention called #BreonnaCon for #BreonnaTaylor takes place in Louisville, KY, III% militia groups are gathering in the area.
I’ll be doing my best to document them throughout the day, particularly their interactions with BLM and law enforcement.
I’ll be doing my best to document them throughout the day, particularly their interactions with BLM and law enforcement.
They just had a prayer and it seems like they’re going to march shortly. I’ll be livestreaming soon.
I count 24 of them, but something interesting: they tell me that actually another “Patriot” Militia will be showing up that they disavow and consider to be racist. It’s unclear to me how many that might draw.
My spirit won't rest til I speak on this #BreonnaCon situation some more.
One of the things I noticed is that in every promotional photo, #BreonnaTaylor's name is absent & her face is faded or obscured while the images & names of others are clearly seen.
That is the problem.
One of the things I noticed is that in every promotional photo, #BreonnaTaylor's name is absent & her face is faded or obscured while the images & names of others are clearly seen.
That is the problem.
Even if we assume the best of intent, the organizers of this series of events prioritized branding & gloss over consideration of what it meant to literally obscure the name and face of a very real Black woman who lived and breathed and died at the hands of the police.
What does it mean when people make sure they are seen while the person being grieved is intentionally faded into the background?
What does it mean to for folks to tout that her family consented to this when we haven't afforded them real privacy to acknowledge their loss?
What does it mean to for folks to tout that her family consented to this when we haven't afforded them real privacy to acknowledge their loss?
