Black Lives Matter Student-Led Protest

1:00 – 1:15pm – Meeting at the South Side of the Capitol (facing Congress Ave.)

1:15 – 2:00pm – Speakers at Capitol**

Speakers include:
Councilwoman Delia Garza (pro defunding APD)
Representative from Our Revolution
Representative from Austin DSA
Grassroots Organizers
Youth Activists

2:00 – 3:15pm – March from Capitol to City Hall (route)
-2:00 – 3:00pm – Walk along Congress Avenue
-3:00 – 3:15pm – Turn right on West 2nd Street, walk along West
2nd street until arriving at City Hall (located on right side)

3:15pm – Speakers and memorial at City Hall**

Speakers include:
Austin Liberation Youth Movement Organizers
More Grassroots Organizers
Youth Activists
Chas Moore – Founder of Austin Justice Coalition

**Speaking events will be easier to socially distance at, so even if you cannot attend the march, you can come listen to the speakers!

COVID Precautions:
-Wearing a mask will be enforced
-Social distancing of at least 6 feet will be strongly encouraged (sidewalks are available along the protest route for further distancing)
-Hand washing and hand sanitizing stations will be located along the entire protest route
-Free protest safety kits will be provided and will contain the follow items: mask, plastic gloves, gauze materials, Advil, hand towels, small hand sanitizer, snack (granola bar), COVID Health brochure, Protest Safety pamphlet, stress ball, Sharpie (to write important contact info in case of emergency)
-After protesting, we strongly encourage self-quarantining for 2 weeks minimum

What: An entirely student-organized peaceful protest in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The objective of this demonstration is to increase public pressure on local city governmental officials to defund APD and reinvest this money into restorative justice programs that will help transform and liberate Black and brown communities. We will center this protest on Black speakers in an effort to amplify Black voices. There will also be a memorial at City Hall for the countless victims of police brutality. Please bring items such as flowers, candles, stuffed animals, and more to pay your respects.We demand an end to the state-sanctioned violence targeting Black and brown people and an end to the for-profit run Prison Industrial Complex that capitalizes off POC.

Check out our page for more details about how to contact us through our website and social media handles.

Website: https://www.austinliberation.org/
Instagram: @austinliberation
Twitter: @atxliberation

Other Ways to Take Action: (check out these sites)
tiny.cc/defund-apd
tinyurl.com/defundAPDshirts

Join us in the fight against racial injustice and show your solidarity by becoming a part of the movement!