Activists continue their protest against Royal Dutch Shell’s Arctic drilling rig, The Polar Pioneer, as members of the Idle No More movement hold a “Native Women Rising” rally at Don Armeni Park in Seattle.

From the Idle No More press release…

“SEATTLE, WA – On Sunday June 14, 2015 Idle No More Washington is organizing a nonviolent, Native-led, peaceful resistance to the Shell rig, ‘The Polar Pioneer’ that occupies the Port of Seattle Terminal #5. This is an open-invitation to all (Natives and non-Natives), a family-friendly event that features Native American, Alaska Natives, and People of Color life-givers (female) who are defenders for the people, land, environment, the Arctic and the Salish Sea. We are asking the media to be sure to interview Native and People of Color speakers and performers.

The traditional canoes from the Swinomish Tribe, with skipper Eric Day, will leave the Don Armeni Boat Ramp, 1222 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, 98116 at 11 am (pre-interviews can take place from 10 – 11 am)…

…The Arctic and Salish Sea has sustained sacred life for millennium. Natives and non-natives are unified in seeking spiritual guidance to bring a peaceful resolution to protect the Arctic and Salish Sea.  We raise our hands (honor) the Coast Salish People on the sacred land and Salish Sea we will gather, the Muckleshoot Tribe, Duwamish Tribe, and Suquamish Tribe of whom we have asked permission to do this cultural and spiritual work.

This is much bigger than Royal Dutch Shell to use the Port of Seattle Terminal #5 for their drilling rigs, and stopping the drilling in the Arctic. We must ask how can we can make a commitment in finding other sources of energy, revenue, and work that is not devastating to our traditional way of life, contribute to climate change, and rising sea levels. How can we seek other alternative energy sources beside the proposed coal and oil terminals, the transport of them through the State of Washington? It will take all of us working together to make this a world in which we can be proud of, and making a difference for our children. This event has sparked hope and inspired Natives in Alaska to organize their own event on the same day! I hope together we can do something that is befitting our ancestors love for this land, the Arctic, and Salish Sea! You are invited to join us and be Idle No More!”

Members of Seattle’s LGBTQ community have had enough harassment and violence, and on Saturday night, they decided to make sure those who frequent Capitol Hill bars knew they were in a traditionally safe neighborhood for the community. Hundreds marched though the streets with candles to protest the rise in violence against those in Seattle’s LGBTQ community.

Demonstrators held a small rally at Cal Anderson Park before marching to the Oddfellows building, the site of a recent attack on a transgender person, where they lit candles and held a moment of silence for all the victims of hate crimes. The protest then moved down the Pike/Pine corridor, stopping at intersections and outside of bars like The Comet, Sams, Bimbos, Cha Cha, and The Unicorn, to make patrons aware of where they were. Some activists even entered the bars, shouting through a megaphone that the neighborhood they were in, is a queer neighborhood and that if bar patrons didn’t like that, they should go drink elsewhere.

A small escort of 6-8 SPD on bicycles followed the march and an officer wearing a bright orange shirt with a badge hanging from his neck and a radio in his hand, walked with the demonstrators as they marched around the hill. No arrests were made, although some verbal harassment was heard.

From CapitolHillSeattle.com regarding the attack near Oddfellows…

“Gender Justice League is looking to identify and offer assistance to the victim of this attack. This report comes at a time of heightened awareness in Capitol Hill’s LGBT Community of a large increase in hate violence targeted at LGBT people. Gender Justice League is actively participating in the Mayor’s LGBT Hate Crimes Task Force and hosted a Hate Crimes Town Hall in March with Councilmember Kshama Sawant’s office.

We believe a united and strong response is needed to send a clear message that bias motivated violence, harassment, and discrimination has no place on Capitol Hill. If you know the victim of this attack, please reach out to Danni Askini, Executive Director of Gender Justice League danni@genderjusticeleague.org.” – Danni Askini

From the event Facebook page…

“HELLO! We have solidified the plan for Saturday night:
Meet at the Bobby Morris Playfield (astroturf) in Cal Anderson Park at 9:30PM to begin rallying the people.

March to begin at 10:00PM
March will move through the Pike/Pine neighborhood back to SCCC to have a rally and vigil around 11:30
March will then make a broader circle from the Pike/Pine Corridor to Olive and Broadway.
The goal is to make our presence known throughout Capitol Hill and stay present on the hill throughout the entirety of Saturday night.

Our goal is to have a large force marching on the hill and getting the message out: NOT ONE MORE!

-Wear black accented by pink and rainbow #queervisibility
-This is not a violent protest. We are not responding to their hate with hate.
-The main chant will be “NOT ONE MORE”
-This is a solidarity movement. We are standing in solidarity with every member of the community who has been victimized.

ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS:
Although we cannot control street accessibility as an acknowledgement of those in our community who cannot participate in the march, we propose a candle light vigil be held throughout the evening in front of Odd Fellows to shed light on the most recent act of violence against our community.

There will be signs available for those who would like to carry, feel free to also make your own.

REMEMBER THAT OUR MESSAGE IS ONE OF SOLIDARITY FOR THE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ON CAPITOL HILL AND AROUND SEATTLE.

With details forthcoming of yet another incident of violence against a trans individual on Capitol Hill, the time has come to let the perpetraters of these acts know this is the last straw. NO MORE! This is not their neighborhood to terrorize and we will no longer be victim to their hate.

The increase in hate crimes which has come in direct relation to the tech boom in Seattle has garnered local and even national media attention. Yet the attacks continue to get more and more frequent, while construction explodes and businesses profit. All the while people in our community are becoming casualties. Capitol Hill has changed and is changing; continued attacks on queer individuals can no longer be a byproduct of that change.

The queer and allied residents of Capitol Hill in addition to supporters from surrounding areas must convene when and where these acts of violence have shown to be especially prone to happening. Namely: peak bar-hopping time on and around the Pike/Pine corridor. We must march together to deliver a message to those who come to the place where we have our homes and businesses to hurt those we love and care about that they are not welcome and are not to return.

Action must be quick, concise and visible in direct relation, reaction and retaliation to the problem itself as pride is less than a month away. A march on the very ground where many in the queer community will be gather to celebrate it is crucial.

Due to time sensitivity, many details are both coming to fruition and still to be determined. The general plan being to peacefully march around Capitol Hill during peak bar hours to send a message that acts hateful acts of violence toward queers will NO LONGER BE TOLERATED.

Bearing the aforementioned in mind, in the here and now two things are important to successfully delivering this message.

One being to spread the word to any like-minded individuals you may know who would be interested in participating through any and all channels you have. The second being that if you are interested and able to help, please reach out and do so. The faster we can spread the word and the more support we can get, the better.

In essence, tell your friends, save the date, get ready and stay tuned! We will have more information in the next day or so!” – OUR QUEER NEIGHBORHOOD! A March Against Violence on Capitol Hill

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) rose early Tuesday morning, wooed by a swarm of Raging Grannies and other protesters who had gathered at the Port of Seattle’s Terminal 5 bridge and Chelan Avenue South. Protesters attempted to prevent workers from boarding Royal Dutch Shell’s Arctic oil-drilling rig, the Polar Pioneer. For a few hours, they succeeded.

The Polar Pioneer, has seen it’s share of protests since it’s arrival in Puget Sound on May 14th. Demonstrators have been protesting the rig both on land, and on water in kayaks in an attempt to bring attention to the possible devastation and a more than 75 percent chance of an oil spill on the rig once it reaches the Arctic, according to Alaska Public Media. (http://www.alaskapublic.org/2015/04/27/boem-explains-75-chance-of-arctic-oil-spill/)

Three activists used concrete-filled, 50-gallon drums to blockade the workers’ entrance to the rig while attaching themselves to it via armholes. Activist Zarna Joshi, who had locked herself to a concrete barrel said, “I’m locking down today because the devastation of climate change is already upon us. From India’s recent heatwave to the Philippine’s Typhoon Haiyan, innocent lives are being destroyed all over the world. I can’t stand by and watch Shell, a reckless and selfish fossil fuel corporation, drill in the Arctic and make climate change even worse. The Arctic belongs to Mother Earth, and Shell can’t have it.”

Using a lockbox device for human blockades, two activists blocked a side road that could be used to get rig workers through. Another used an elbow shaped lockbox to attach themselves to a car at the Chelan Avenue South location. Activists blockading the bridge, side road and attached to the car decided to self-release in order to avoid jail. Rosie Daniels locked their arms to a car said, “All avenues which [someone] would go through to stop the rig have been exhausted and the people have made their voice loud and clear.”

The Raging Grannies continued their protest, causing SPD to bring out the power tools and begin clipping chains. The Grannies sat in rocking chairs, sipping tea and knitting, as more than 25 officers from both the Port of Seattle and SPD swarmed around them. Thick plastic sheets were draped over the Grannies as officers cut through the lockboxes. As the Grannies were led away, as demonstrators shouted “Stop Shell, not Grannies”. The goal of the protest was to “disrupt work on the rig to delay it’s (sic) departure from Seattle”. Protesters blocked the entrance to Terminal 5 for approximately three hours before workers found a way in. Five demonstrators were arrested but all were released by 1pm.

From the event Facebook page…

Activists in kayaks, rowboats, and sailboats, joined at Don Armeni Beach Park in West Seattle for an after sunset float in Elliott Bay to protest Shell’s Arctic drilling rig, the “Polar Pioneer” and to celebrate World Environment Day. Entertainment was provided to the crowd on land and activists on the water by way of a concert stage on a floating barge, with the entire system being powered by several solar panels, hence the name of the barge, the “Solar Pioneer”. As the sun set, Paul Cheoketen Wagner began to play his native flute as kayaks gathered near the barge. Paul eventually boarded a boat to drum and lead the procession of kayaks to the rig and back. As the kayaks made their way back to land, shouts of “Shell No!” could be heard echoing across Elliott Bay in a defiant reminder that the people have not forgotten or given up in the fight against Shell and Arctic drilling.

From the Facebook event page…

“Celebrate World Environment Day (and NIGHT!)
Don Armeni Beach Park (West Seattle)
Friday, June 5, 6-10:00pm

Concert on the barge with SOL, Wanz and Amos Miller Presents SuperSquare, Love City Love followed by a floating lantern procession of kayaks and boats.

We are reclaiming the territory of our imaginations and aspirations, creating a Solutionary Culture of transformation and possibility.

Join the creative force of the Backbone Campaign and friends for this luminous flotilla and vigil for the Earth that sustains us! Local artists from throughout the region will be displaying their magical light works. The event will open with music and hands-on arts projects to “hold the light” for what is threatened by Arctic drilling and climate change.

The location, Don Armeni Beach Park and adjacent waters, is north of the glow from the Shell oil drilling rig.

If you missed the epic Paddle in Seattle, here is a deLIGHTful second chance!

Kayakers, please email kayak@backbonecampaign.org or call (206)408-8058. (Reduced kayak and paddle board rentals may be available soon)
Boaters, please contact Capt Marnie at thrival@comcast.net.
Lantern-makers and artists, please contact: denise.henrikson@gmail.com.
For general information, updates and to donate to make all this possible, visit: http://shellnoflotilla.org/“

The University of Washington’s Greek Row was the site of a rally and block party in protest of alleged sexual assaults, racism, and verbal harassment by members of fraternities. Hundreds of students, activists, and members of fraternities and sororities attended the street party on 17th between 45th and 47th. Seattle police blocked the streets for the day and put up metal barricades along the sides of the street. A table with zines was available to answer questions about misogyny and white privilege while people spoke about their experiences with fraternities, from drugged drinks to attempted sexual assault and rape. Talented performers and MC’s spoke truth through the mic while calling out the fraternities and sororities for not stopping issues perpetuated by the Greek system. Members of fraternities and sororities with houses near the event could be seen sitting on the steps of their houses or lined up on the sidewalk, outside of the barricade, listening to the speakers and music. When approached, however, members of the Greek society at UW were reluctant to speak on the record. Those that did, said that they supported the event and that it was “timely”. The event ended with no arrests and the only yelling came from passengers in cars as they drove by. None of the vitriolic comments seen on the Facebook event page were heard at this event.

From the Facebook event page…

“Español Abajo

To the Rebels & Rejects of Society:
Greek Row has been a place where too many of us have been shut out of for too long. We have been told we are too fat, too dark skinned, not able-bodied and don’t fit the model.
The frats have repeatedly attacked us. Both physically and verbally, they have said black lives don’t matter, they have raped us and then called us sluts & liars, they have trashed trans people making fun of them at fashion shows, they have physically attacked black woman. They tell us it is not all- but it is too many. It is time they are held accountable for these actions.
On this night we will take over and claim space on Greek Row, we will give ourselves access to this space. On this night we will center black lives, queer lives and differently abled/ disabled lives, and we will check their privilege.

To make this space accessible as possible we ask that you are scent free

Para los rebeldes y renegados de la sociedad:

La Fila Griego (“Greel Row”) ha sido un lugar donde much@s de nosotr@s hemos sido excluid@s por demasiado tiempo. Se nos ha dicho que somos demasiad@ gord@, demasiad@ moren@, no físicamente capacitad@ y no cabemos en su modelo.

Las fraternidades nos han atacado en varias ocasiones. Tanto física y verbalmente, que han dicho que las vidas negras no les importan, que nos han violado y luego nos han llamado putas y mentirosas, han destrozado a las personas trans que se burlan de ell@s en los desfiles de moda, han atacado físicamente a mujeres negras. Nos dicen que no es todo—pero es demasiado. Es la hora de que sean responsables por estas acciones. En esta noche vamos a tomar el relevo y reclamar espacio en la fila griega, vamos a darnos acceso a este espacio. En esta noche vamos a centrar las vidas negras, queer, y las vidas con capacidades diferentes / discapacitadas, y checaremos su privilegio.

Para hacer este espacio lo más accesible posible, le pedimos que usted esté libre de fragancias.” – https://www.facebook.com/events/1586531744943129/

5/23/15

Activists in Seattle joined farmers, food justice workers, and advocates for organic fruits and vegetables as they rallied at Westlake Park before marching to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Divestment from Monsanto was a direct request of the demonstrators to Bill Gates, but the Trans Pacific Partnership and it’s impact on climate and food justice, was another topic of conversation. Speeches were given on the importance of bees, the struggles of Sakuma farm workers, and attendees were urged to boycott Driscoll’s fruits as well. A table top example of “aquaponics” was set up at the rally, in addition to free bags of seed balls, and copious amounts of literature on the possible dangers of GMO’s and the long and twisted history of Monsanto, from Agent Orange to Roundup. Demonstrators marched with colorful signs and banners and chants of “hell no GMO” could be heard through the streets of downtown Seattle. Followed closely by SPD on bicycles, and led by a phalanx of SPD on motorcycles, the peaceful march was joined by families and activists of all ages.

From the “March Against Monsanto” Facebook event page…

It’s time for another BIG rally & march!
MAY 23rd at Westlake Park for #MAM!

Join thousands of folks from the greater Seattle region, all over Cascadia, as we say NO to the terrible biotech/bigAgra models presented by Monsanto. There is a better way!

We’ll be sharing educational info about the dangers their products create. How these toxins affect our soil & waterways, can pose a threat to bees & other pollinators, & affect the health of our children. We’ll discuss the basic agricultural economics that just don’t make sense and share info about Urban Farming and things that do!

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Schedule of Events Includes:

*12 NOON Rally at Westlake — Speakers from Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ), WAMend, Educating the Gates Foundation, Beacon Food Forest, and more. Plus live music. (See below)

* 2:30 PM — March from Westlake to The Gates Foundation for protest, smaller rally and speak-outs! (march time is approx.)

Music at rally featuring:
Gary Kanter – humorist and political irritant!
Seattle Raging Grannies – political choral fun for everyone!
ATOMIC BALLROOM! – local alt rockers who believe in Food Freedom!
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Join us to Stand Up for #Biodiversity, #SafeFood, #Organic #FamilyFarmers & your “Right to Know” what’s in our food! We’ll be protesting the ongoing attempt to pass the DARK Act, and demand that The Gates Foundation divest from #Monsanto.

Invite Invite Invite!!! Please, bring a friend with you who NEEDS to know MORE about this topic.

***Bring the Kids, this is a Family-Friendly event!***

Check the posts below for announcements about Work Parties and other ways YOU can get involved. Or send a message to the page admins at Seattle March Against Monsanto to find out more!

Don’t just March Against Monsanto, Bee Against Monsanto. Everyday. Plant It Forward! Check out our friends at #BAM to see what they’re doing to support the annual #MAM event! Thanks to OCA- Organic Consumers Association for their support again this year.

Got a link to share? You can help educate others right on this event timeline. Check back often and post your pix after the rally and march!” – https://www.facebook.com/events/773432106077410/

Thousands of teachers, students, future students, and parents, joined together in a rally and march in a “rolling strike” to demand fully funded education. The demonstrators marched from Seattle Center near the Space Needle, to Westlake Park in downtown Seattle. They were met with cheers and waves from the protest friendly sidewalk as they passed workers and tourists (and an occasional friendly honk from a “Ride the Ducks” duck). The energy was high as children and adults in support of quality education through smaller class sizes and higher wages for school employees marched through the city. State senator Jamie Pedersen was found marching hand and hand with his two children and said he supported higher taxes to fund education through “repealing the 1% gap on property tax increases, that’s responsible for almost all of our shortfall.”

Seattle teacher, Jesse Hagopian writes on his blog, http://www.iamaneducator.com…

More demonstrations were held at the Port of Seattle today as hundreds of activists from across the Pacific Northwest came together in the early morning hours to protest Shell’s future plans for drilling in the Arctic. Shell’s Arctic drilling rig, the Polar Pioneer, sits in the Duwamish River, at the mouth of Elliott Bay, awaiting it’s trip to the Arctic Sea. Protestors gathered around 6:30 am at the Duwamish fishing pier and began marching towards Terminal 5 over the Spokane St. Bridge, flanked on both sides by rows of Seattle Police on bicycles. Activists blockaded two entrances while listening to speakers, musicians, and danced to a DJ in the middle of the street. Coffee was provided by Black Coffee Co-op and pizza was ordered by supporters in New York and Florida while Food Not Bombs provided vegetarian options. Children and activists chalked the streets while groups mingled and discussed a vast array of climate related issues. At approximately 2:30 pm, the demonstrators marched back to their starting location for a final rally. No arrests or injuries were reported.

From the Facebook event page…

“WHEN: May 18; Meet @ 7 AM
WHERE: Duwamish River Fishing Dock (On Harbor Island parallel to Spokane Street)
WHAT: A day of mass nonviolent direct action + rally.
WHO: You!
WHY: To stop Arctic drilling and take a stand against companies like Shell who profit from climate chaos.

Meet at the Duwamish Fishing Dock at 7:00 – it’s a small boardwalk along Spokane Street on the east side of Harbor Island. We will have a very brief program and then march to Shell’s rigs and nonviolently shut down operations for the day.

PARKING: There is parking under the West Seattle Bridge, and off of Marginal Way in West Seattle. Alternatively you could park on Harbor Ave SW in West Seattle or in SODO and walk to the meet-up site.

We encourage as many people as possible to prepare and train for nonviolent action. Trainings the week of the action will be posted here: https://shellno.org/trainings.php

Take the pledge of resistance at http://shellno.org/ and learn more about who we are and how you can get involved! Don’t live in Seattle, but want to come? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered there too! You’ll find all the information you need on our website.

#YouShellNotPass
On January 8, we learned that Shell will be hosting their Arctic drilling rigs in Terminal 5 of the Port of Seattle. That same day the journal Nature published an article saying that Arctic oil MUST be left in the ground in order to avoid catastrophic climate change. Drilling for Arctic oil is an open attack on people in the global south, who are already losing communities to rising seas and extreme weather. It could also spell disaster for one of the most unique wilderness areas on the planet and all of its inhabitants.

Shell’s rigs will arrive as we mark the five-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. We need a massive peaceful resistance to confront Shell, and the systems of colonialism, racism, and capitalism that drive climate chaos.

From May 16 to May 18, join us in Seattle for three days of creative, people-powered resistance to Shell and the climate crisis. We will converge on the Seattle waterfront by land and sea, transforming Terminal 5 and Harbor Island into a festival of resistance that will nonviolently block Shell’s preparations for Arctic drilling.

While we confront Shell, we stand in solidarity with indigenous peoples and people of color who endure the brunt of extraction and climate chaos.

We will unite in creative action, including a mass water-based blockade, and an event focused on working to honor our connections with this beautiful and complex planet. These events will build to a day of Mass Direct Action on Monday, May 18, when we will use nonviolent action to SHUT DOWN SHELL and all operations related to their Arctic expedition.

Shell’s drilling rigs are a prime example of the root causes and injustice of the climate crisis. They will generate untold wealth for the few, while wrecking the climate for everyone, trampling on indigenous rights, and causing millions of deaths in the global south.

Fifteen years after the WTO protests, we will remind the world that corporations like Shell that abuse human, environmental, and labor rights are not welcome in Seattle. We are fighting for a world where we can all provide for our families without risking our health, planet, or future generations.

The fossil fuel economy of exploitation is over. A new world is within our reach. Rise up. Resist. Join us in Seattle!” – #YouShellNotPass Day of Mass Nonviolent Direct Action!

Under grey skies and on calm waters, hundreds of activists in kayaks paddled alongside Indigenous canoe families, sailboats of all sizes, paddle boards, inflatable boats, and other small watercraft to protest Shell’s Polar Pioneer, currently moored at the Port of Seattle’s Terminal 5.

As kayaktivists began to arrive, boats were lined up and wetsuits donned. After a few last minute instructions and reminders about safety zones and kayaking tips, kayaks and canoes were launched. As hundreds of kayaks linked together in a flotilla, a path was made for the West Seattle Water Taxi and a watchful eye was kept by both Seattle Police, Seattle Fire Department, and the Coast Guard. A barge was set up with amplified sound and enough solar panels to power a large house, as a program was held on the water by native speakers and singers.

Native canoe families led the flotilla to the mouth of the Duwamish River, where ring of small watercraft was formed outside the 100 yard safety zone and activists chanted and sang songs of protest, as a large banner was unfurled and floated across the mouth of the river in front of the rig. The floating protestors formed around the Indigenous canoes to hear speakers discuss the threats facing native communities due to climate change.

Kayaktivists then followed the native canoes as permission was asked and granted to beach their canoes and walk on Duwamish land. A program with music and speakers followed soon at Jack Block Park. More events are planned in the next few days.

From the ShellNo Flotilla ~ Paddle in Seattle! Facebook event page

“Join our fun family-friendly flotilla on the water around Shell’s GIANT oil rigs.

Come together with thousands of others who give a damn, for an adventurous afternoon full of music, art, and entertainment.

There will also be tons of fun and colorful flair happening at Jack Block Park. Because We LOVE landlubbers!

10AM – Kayak Check-In and registration begins
11-12:30 Launch Boats
1PM – On water procession begins
2PM – On-stage program begins at Jack Block Park: 2130 Harbor Ave SW
3:30PM – On-stage program ends and all vessels return to launch sites.

Note: All Kayak Rentals have been reserved. Please come prepared to bring your own boat. If you have an extra boat please bring it as we will have a tent set up for folks to meet and borrow boats.

Kayak instructors will help orient individuals with limited experience. We’ll have trained safety coordinators out on the water keeping kayaktivists safe.

And if you would like to help before, during, or after the event, let us know here:http://tinyurl.com/qbck83u

PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY. We encourage public transit. Traffic will be very congested and may take 30-45min longer than normal. There will also be a free shuttle from the West Seattle Junction (see map below on the timeline for location and schedule)

See more info and map of locations here: https://shellno.org/paddle-in-seattle.php

If you’re a landlubber you can take part in the festivities at Jack Block park at 2130 Harbor Ave SW.

This is the event page for the first day of our three-day Festival of Resistance to Shell’s Arctic drilling plans! This festival will take place on May 16, 17, and 18.

Find out more at www.shellno.org”

From the Idle No More ~ From the Arctic to the Salish Sea Facebook event page

“…In solidarity with our Alaskan brothers and sisters in the Arctic, and all the Coast Salish tribes who are the original stewards of the Salish Sea we come together in a good way to unify in Spirit for prayer, ceremony, and songs to bring a peaceful resolution to preserve and protect the Arctic from the proposed drilling by Shell.

We invite all our Native brothers and sisters to join us in support of not allowing Royal Dutch Shell to use the Port of Seattle Terminal #5 for their drilling rigs, stopping the drilling in the Arctic, and how could we instead support sustainable energy sources. We must ask how can we support Alaska Natives in finding other sources of revenue and work that is not devastating to their traditional way of life, contribute to climate change, and rising sea levels…”

5/9/15

The streets of Seattle held hundreds of Black Lives Matter demonstrators marching in solidarity with those protesting the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police in Baltimore, MD. Demonstrators held intersections while those who wished to speak addressed the crowd through a megaphone on issues of police brutality in cases around the nation and in Seattle.

From the event Facebook page…

“Enough is Enough

Freddie gray is dead because the police BEAT HIM AND BROKE HIS SPINE AND DENIED HIM MEDICAL ATTENTION ,which caused him to die. Now The Baltimore Maryland POLICE have blood on their hands and Baltimore Maryland is on fire because Police across the nation have been exterminating Blacks like the Nazis exterminated people week after week for months on end–THIS HAS TO STOP-TIME TO MARCH ON SEATTLE AND PUT A END TO the POLICE BRUTALIZING PEOPLE AND The police MURDERING PEOPLE

WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER AND BE UNITED AS ONE AGAINST injustice ,racism,oppression,police brutality and get JUSTICE FOR Freddie Gray and be in solidarity with Baltimore Maryland

INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW

Family friendly— come rain or shine

Media relations–206-334-6007

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Questions— contact justice4mikebrownsea@hotmail.com

#BaltimoreUprising #blacklivesmatter #SolidarityWithBaltimore

#SeattleInSolidarityWithBaltimore

#RekiaBoyd #FreddieGray #MyaHall” – https://www.facebook.com/events/1618895154991208/