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UPTheVote901 Surprise Block Party

Name: UPTheVote901 Surprise Block Party
Start: 2018-10-31T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2018-10-31T19:00:00-05:00
Location: First Baptist Church Broad Ave

October 31, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Date:: October 31, 2018
Time:: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Website:: https://www.facebook.com/events/495392954283142/

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First Baptist Church Broad Ave

2849 Broad Ave
Memphis, TN 38112 United States

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“Do not gentrify protests,” warns Rev. Earle J. Fisher. “We cannot micromanage how people fight for their freedom.”

The fire this time: Memphis’ response to police violence and civil unrest

“Do not gentrify protests,” warns Rev. Earle J. Fisher. “We cannot micromanage how people fight for their freedom.”

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Per Dr. Earle Fisher:

Yall check out this pertinent piece from Brother Tom Jones - - -

"We’ve talked an awful lot about it.
The Greater Memphis Chamber said a few years ago that reducing poverty would be a top priority, United Way announced something similar, Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. rolled out an innovative plan to reduce poverty but the Strickland Administration axed it, and the Strickland campaign released a largely generic anti-poverty program that has attracted little attention since.
So much talk. So little action."

https://www.smartcitymemphis.com/2020/06/creating-a-memphis-narrative-of-income-equality-and-opportunity/?fbclid=IwAR1fSMJaDzto5Xs_NTr3YBS6gLBCS1dW3kP8dBowZXTTbVtuyc8GnI7LvS4

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A Wake-up Call For Income Equality, Justice And Opportunity | Smart City Memphis

A Wake-up Call For Income Equality, Justice And Opportunity Posted by Smart City Memphis | Jun 1, 2020 | City of Memphis Government, Civil Rights, Economic Development, Leadership, Poverty | 0 Thumbnail: Making the most of the wake-up call from protests following George Floyd’s murder and developi...

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Don't be deceived. People in Memphis have stated their demands clearly for years. Here's one version you can refer to regularly.

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For those who want to support the protests and help with bail funds please send your money here - - -

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Donate to Support Black Lives Matter – Community Bail Fund Donate to the Black Lives Matter - Community Bail Fund and support our campaign to end money bail and pretrial detention! Your tax deductible donation to the Mid-South Peace & Justice Center supports our mission and is a direct investment ...

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#UPTheVote901 stands in solidarity with those protesting for justice. We remain committed to organizing for power. Email Upthevote901@gmail.com to join us.

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Can't stop. Won't stop.

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Tennessee vote-by-mail case ruling expected next week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee judge expects to rule next Thursday on whether to order a temporary injunction to let all voters cast ballots by mail in the August primary due to the coronavirus pandemic. Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle set the deadline during a video conference hear...

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