Waking the Sleeping Giant

When moments become a movement. A film on the fight for racial equality and economic fairness. #BlackLivesMatter #DemocracySpring #PoliticalRevolution

[Melina Abdullah @DocMellyMel]

"I appeal to all of you to get into this great revolution that is sweeping this nation. Get in and stay in the streets of every city, every village and hamlet of this nation until true freedom comes..." -The Honorable John Lewis, 1963

[#BlackLivesMatter-LA @BLMLA]

THURSDAY 7/23 7PM ON FACEBOOK LIVE...
POWERFUL CONVO with Rev. James Lawson on the legacies of Congressman #JohnLewis, Rev. #CTVivian and non-violent direct action.
Rev. Eddie Anderson & Dr. Roslyn Satchel will also join. Our own Melina Abdullah hosts.

[Warren Gunnels @GunnelsWarren]

Today, 7 billionaires ⬆️'d their wealth by $30 billion:

⬆️$13 billion: Jeff Bezos
⬆️$5.74 billion: Elon Musk
⬆️$4.58 billion: M Bezos
⬆️$2.93 billion: Steve Ballmer
⬆️$1.99 billion: L Page
⬆️$1.89 billion: S Brin
⬆️$1.25 billion: Mark Zuckerberg

While 28 million face eviction.

[Ayanna Pressley @AyannaPressley]

The Civil Rights movement didn’t end. We’re in the midst of it.

[Sergio Olmos @MrOlmos]

Moms sing lullaby “hands up please don’t shoot me”

[Waking the Sleeping Giant @WakingGiantFilm]

"We do this work not for political reasons, not for any other reason than to seek justice for the families of those whose lives have been stolen by the police.” – Melina Abdullah (@DocMellyMel) @BLMLA @Blklivesmatter #SayHerName #WakieshaWilson https://t.co/dVmxku00OU

[Democracy Now! @democracynow]

From the archives: Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, on the Struggle to Win–and Now Protect–Voting Rights in U.S. https://t.co/BxJvB4EdNV

[NAACP @NAACP]

“People do not choose rebellion, it is forced upon them. Revolution is always an act of self- defense.” - Rest In Power to #civilrights icon C. T. Vivian

[Waking the Sleeping Giant @WakingGiantFilm]

Our racist fossil fuel energy system https://t.co/GSiDmJHbX1 via @BostonGlobe

[Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II @RevDrBarber]

We have 80 million people either uninsured or under-insured. There's not one county in the U.S. where people working a minimum-wage job can afford a basic 2-bedroom apartment. That's why tomorrow the #PoorPeoplesCampaign is joining the #StrikeForBlackLives.

[Dr. Tabatha @SistaDrTabatha]

Tonight! Learn more about the #FreedomCampus campaign and the urgency of this movement-moment. #PresidentCovino must appoint @DocMellyMel as the inaugural dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at @CalStateLA! The people are united! @PanAfricans @MEChAdeCSULA

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

The breadth of the anti-Trump coalition is a remarkable testament to Donald Trump’s capacity to inspire disgust.

May we stay unified against the most dangerous president in memory, and carry onward to ensure his defeat and build a better America.

https://t.co/7hSNNZaTyp

[Waking the Sleeping Giant @WakingGiantFilm]

Hundreds of Thousands Will Walk Out of Work to 'Strike for Black Lives' https://t.co/0YF5ZSGBhK via @Colorlines

[Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II @RevDrBarber]

On July 20, you’re going to see strikes, protests, socially distanced sit-ins, etc., b/c thousands & thousands of poor, low-wage workers understand that racial, economic, health care, immigration, climate & other justice fights are all connected.

Join us: https://t.co/e8Zh2Allus

[Women's March @womensmarch]

While billionaires profit, women are disproportionately out of work, with Latinas getting hit hardest.

These disparities are even clearer when including everyone who is out of the labor force.

No more bailouts for powerful interests—we must lift up vulnerable communities.

[Women's March @womensmarch]

What will happen when eviction moratoriums and enhanced unemployment end this month?

🔸 28 million could be evicted
🔸 30 million will have $600/week less to pay for bills

Ending these benefits will harm people, especially vulnerable communities like women and people of color.

[Black Lives Matter (BLM) @Blklivesmatter]

Rep John Lewis dedicated his entire life to service the freedom of Black people. Through non violent direct action, through community organizing, and through elected office. You will be missed. Rest in Power.

This generation will keep fighting, struggling and winning. ✊🏾

[Waking the Sleeping Giant @WakingGiantFilm]

Within the Boston Police Department, complaints against officers are rarely confirmed or result in punishment https://t.co/lpKPnF6rsa

[Ayanna Pressley @AyannaPressley]

Now bring the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (HR 4) to the Senate Floor for a vote immediately.

[Waking the Sleeping Giant @WakingGiantFilm]

“The March on Washington was the first time I'd seen that many black folk together standing in such pride & dignity. Hearing the magnificent voices. Randolph’s was one of them. John Lewis, who was a kid, was another.” - Clayola Brown @AFLCIO https://t.co/dVmxku00OU