Thread by @WillCleveland13

People starting to filter in. I’m really enjoying this Beyoncé playlist btw.

Bumping with a reminder that “all Black women are beautiful.” #roc @DandC

Following the example of @gsilvarole, I’m gonna try to keep all my tweets in a thread tonight.

Electric Slide now blasting, because “we’ve gotta get the vibe right.”

Here’s the memorial for #DanielPrude

DJ booth being set up.

We’ve been directed to move down the street to 584 Jefferson

Definitely more than 100 people here now in front of 584 Jefferson. A band is setting up in the street right now.

I think this is gonna be a @danielleponder1 performance on Jefferson Ave tonight.

We’re also expected to hear from members of #DanielPrude’s family.

Jefferson is closed down between Bartlett and Frost.

Really happy those rain-looking clouds pushed outta here tonight, too

Tonight is about community and celebrating the life of #DanielPrude, community activist/singer/public defender @danielleponder1 says. #roc @DandC

Tonight is an opportunity for a little breather, Ponder says. She says there has been a lot of collective trauma and injury in the activist community over the past nine days.

With Police Chief La’Ron Singletary stepping down, this movement is a reminder that the people do have the power, Ponder says. She says their work is far from over. #roc @DandC #DanielPrude

This is a multi-generational, multi-racial Black-led movement, Ponder says. #roc @DandC #DanielPrude

As a public defender, Ponder says she’s seen thousands of clients who have dealt with police brutality. #roc @DandC #danielprude

Sometimes you get tired, but you can’t give in, Ponder says. You can’t give up or give in. The movement must continue. #roc @DandC #DanielPrude

.@ftp_roc organizer Ashley Gantt says tonight is about #DanielPrude, his family, and then reminds those gathered of their demands. #roc @DandC

Here’s @danielleponder1 welcoming everyone tonight. Says tonight is about #DanielPrude and self care. #roc @DandC

Gantt says members of Prude’s family have flown from across the country to be here tonight.

“i love myself,” Ponder says

Ponder says she got this band together this morning.

#DanielPrude’s family just arrived and this place just erupted. Family members, including Daniel’s father are here. #roc @DandC

Chants of #DanielPrude now engulfing the neighborhood.

This is #DanielPrude’s family.

Ponder transitions into a joyful version of Proud Mary. Prude’s family is in the front row, all adorned in shirts with #DanielPrude’s visage. #roc @DandC

Everyone is grooving.

Just went live on the @DandC Facebook page to give you a sense of the mood and the celebration out here tonight for #DanielPrude

Ponder closed out her set with a rousing cover of Lauryn Hill’s Doo Wop (That Thing).

Melanie Funchess: We didn’t get a chance to know Daniel, but we love you Prude family.

Take care of yourself, she reminds others. Mental health is so important.

This is most assuredly a celebration of #DanielPrude’s life.

This is Agape Towns.

Agape Towns: I’m chosen by God, but I’m not the only.

This is #DanielPrude’s nephew, Speedy.

Joe Prude, #DanielPrude’s brother: We don’t even know each other, but look at the amount of love here. #roc @DandC

Joe Prude, embracing his father, says the police are scared of the power of the people right now. #roc @DandC #DanielPrude

Here’s Chaz Bruce channeling James Brown. He’s demanding the crowd to get up! We’re gonna get justice, y’all. #roc @DandC

The band is packing up, the DJ remains. Organizer Ashley Gantt reminding those gathered to eat and take care of themselves

Shoutout to the tv security guy who just slugged back a liter of Faygo orange pop like it was nothing

This is now a dance party for #DanielPrude #roc @DandC

There’s not gonna be a march tonight. (Just an educated guess.)

There is still a drone flying above us.

The rain has begun to walk, but the mood is still joyous and the music is still bumping.

Have not seen any police here tonight, either.

Even the legal observers are partaking in this free food.

This is an expression of Black joy, Gantt says.

And with that, @tyee23 and I are calling it a night. Thanks for following along.

More tomorrow.