Account associated with the San Diego Protests Facebook page. This is as a clearinghouse for public center-left, left-leaning, and leftist protests in SD County
10 of 19-- Because of the high risk of police violence at these protests, as well as other risk factors such as right-wing violence or refusal to factor in the dangers of COVID-19 at protests, we will be putting a safety warning on many of the protests that we share here.--
While law enforcement agencies are eager for a birds-eye view of protests, using drones in this way comes at a time of heightened anxiety over police power, as well as fears of technology stifling people’s right to protest. https://t.co/MSpzBR8EIV
“That’s when I got shot.”
Meet the 21-year-old model who was hit in the face by a rubber bullet while attending a San Diego, California #BlackLivesMatter protest sparked by the death of #GeorgeFloyd
@diabassett You're welcome! Trying to figure out what to post and if we should post has been difficult and time consuming. We have just decided now to er on the side of getting as much information out as possible to folks who are interested in protesting.
1 of 19--Statement about working with Police for Police Brutality Protests:
Backbone San Diego and San Diego Protests stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter San Diego, and the many organizers in poc-lead groups and organizations--
19 of 19-- Thank you for reading this and understanding our perspective. Through this work we are hoping to promote and build solidarity, unity, understanding, safety & security, and equality here in San Diego. Keep fighting, because when the people lead, the leaders follow!
18 of 19--attending a protest where the organizers are speaking to police), it would be appropriate to acknowledge that privilege, and reflect on it, and possibly make some changes going forward.