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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Racism & Revolt in
Ferguson Weekly Organizing Meeting Hosted
by the Boston International Socialist
Organization
Thursday August 28th,
7:00 PM 358 Washington Street, Dorchester (Fields Corner Station or #23 from Ruggles
station) Directions // RSVP on Facebook
The
whole world knows of Ferguson after the murder of Mike Brown, an unarmed African
American teenager, by a white police officer who initially confronted him over
walking in the middle of the street. In the wake of Brown's murder, Ferguson
erupted into rebellion against the daily realities of police violence and
institutionalized
racism, sparking a new nation-wide discussion about racism and police
brutality.
Join us this week for a discussion on the rebellion in
Ferguson. How does this revolt advance the struggle for Black liberation? What
will it take to dismantle the New Jim Crow and bring an end to police terrorism?
What do Socialists say about the many questions within the emerging movement;
from the debate around class versus race raised by various commentators, to the
role of the Democratic Party, to where the question of so-called 'Black on
Black' crime and "looting" fit in, to the function of police in our
society.
We will also be discussing our Palestine solidarity working
group's involvement in the city's new Palestine solidarity coalition and what
are the next steps for advancing the BDS movement in Boston.
Proposed
agenda: 1. Racism and Revolt in Ferguson - 60 mins.
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