A thread:
"Black study and resistance must begin with love.
To love all is to fight relentlessly to end exploitation and oppression everywhere, even on behalf of those who think they hate us.
To love this way requires deep study and relentless struggle."
According to Black legal scholar Robin D. G. Kelley, Black resistance involves an endless cycle of love, study, & struggle. But we think it's equally important—as we toil for liberation—to pause intentionally and revel in the small and large moments of celebration...
Today is one of those moments.
Its been reported that a veto-proof majority of Seattle City Council publicly pledged to repurpose 50% of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) budget for pro-community initiatives, in support of @DecrimSeattle & our joint budget proposals.
Now, we all know that there's a BIG difference between a public pledge & a vote-to-enact. But today's still marks an important inflection point—culminating decades of work and organizing efforts of entire communities to move Seattle towards a new normal rooted in equity...
So, take a moment this Friday to pause and reflect on this Celebration.
Then we'll regroup and re-energize for this final push to a successful vote! Tap in don't tap out. #PayTheFee #FreetheLand #EquityNow #BuildAfricatown #Seattle
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