Weekly Email 9/6/21-9/13/21

This Week’s BLMLA Actions/Events (9/6/2021-9/13/2021):

  • WEDNESDAY, 9/8/2021 at 3PM (and every Wednesday) – Fund Services, Not Police! #EndPoliceAssociations at 1313 W. 8th St., Los Angeles – CALLING ALL REAL UNION MEMBERS! This week’s action will focus on Labor Day and will feature speakers from real unions, uplifting how police associations should be removed from the House of Labor. Wear masks and bring your bodies, spirits, energy, drums, signs, flags and dedication. If you’re not able to come out, share the flyer widely and engage in virtual protest by tuning in to the action on Instagram Live @blmlosangeles.

  • SATURDAY, 9/11/2021 at 8AM – This Is Not a Drill! on KBLA Talk 1580AM or Facebook.com/BLMLA – Tune in for an important discussion on The Future of Ethnic Studies. Hosted by our very own Sister Melina Abdullah.

  • SUNDAY, 9/12/2021 at 7PM – Black Lives Matter Monthly General Meeting – Youth Justice Coalition 7625 S. Central Ave – Join Black Lives Matter’s monthly meeting for a conversation on the importance of why we must vote no on the California recall. We welcome ALL Black folks, non-Black allies, elders, youth, families, new people, returning and standing members. Closed to law enforcement, media, elected officials and their staff, and haters. Donations welcome, but not required. Free vegan dinner and produce boxes provided by Vegan Outreach. ASL translation by Pro Bono ASL.

Megan Castillo