‘Solidarity Day of Action for George Floyd’

The City of Jacksonville community will come together to remember George Floyd, and Victims of Police Violence and to call for the: Release JSO Body Cam videos, FDLE investigation of all JSO Officer involved shootings, a Citizens Review Board and increased Police Accountability.

As part of a community wide Solidarity Day of Action for George Floyd, Thursday, June 4, 2020, Women’s March Florida Jacksonville Chapter in partnership with 11 local organizations: Northside Coalition of Jacksonville, League of Women Voters, NAACP, NOW, New Florida Majority, National Organization for Women, Sister Hermana, ACLU, Bring It Home Florida, Jacksonville Black Commission, Clergy, Community Leaders will host a peaceful solidarity remembrance and press conference.

Women’s March is calling for the community to take positive, peaceful action on that day to express their sorrow, anguish, and disgust over the wounds of racial division in this country and to remember those who have suffered, and continue to suffer at the hands of rogue police officers.  Supporters have been asked to wear black in support of black lives, place signs in their cars with supportive verbiage, donate to local charities that support racial justice, and attend the Remembrance event in front of JSO.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
WHO: Women’s March Florida, Jacksonville Chapter, in partnership with community organizations, and clergy
WHAT: Solidarity Day of Action for George Floyd, “In Remembrance”
WHEN: Thurs., June 4, 2020 @ 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) 501 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
WHY: “In Remembrance” George Floyd
HOW: Peaceful Gathering

🎶‪”We Shall Overcome Someday...black and white together someday”.🎵 “How long-not long”-MLK

It looks like we take one step forward and are driven two steps back. I looked into the eyes of a white police officer the other day (while donning my mask 😷) and he looked the other way.  I’ve gotten use to being kind and waving to the police as a way of saying “thank you for your service”, yet now, I must be cautious for not being misunderstood.

I have white friends and wonder if they will be a little standoffish when we see or speak with each other because they can’t see my facial expression through my 😷 (and Yes, I will continue to protect you and me with my mask). It’s an uneasy situation. 

I am reminded of a story that I wrote years ago “ToTo - Where Are We? (http://ow.ly/TtMO30qKmls), things are not the same as it was before. This is a #NewAbnormal.

I haven’t been led to make a comment on this situation until today. I too have a grown Son, and I pray for his safety. I pray that he won’t be a wimp or a wuss, but that he has the wisdom & grace to stay alive if he is confronted by the law. 

Yes, we should be upset that all this racial negativity is happening during this COVID-19 pandemic, yet we need to realize that evil is still lurking on this earth and violence and looting are NOT the answer. Those who committed a crime should be punished by the full extent of the law. #DoTheRightThing #PrayForPeaceAndUnderstanding #LibertyAndJusticeForAll. #CautiousButNotCrazy, #WiseYetHarmless, #WashYourHands, 

#FactsNotFear, #PrayedUp, #StaySafe, #FaithOverFear, #FactsAndFaith,

#TBR (Trust,Believe, Receive - from God)