End qualified immunity, hold cops accountable. It’s a ridiculous doctrine that holds govt officials to a crazy standard and there’s a bill in Congress to get rid of it and everyone should make sure that bill passes. #BlackLivesMatter
The irony is not lost on me that in doing this, they’re blocking COTA buses from being able to access two of their main transfer hubs. #downtowncolumbus
Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality, led by mothers of people killed by Ohio police leading march of hundreds in downtown Columbus, Ohio. #HenryGreen#TyreKing#JuliusTate#columbusprotest
Inspired by the "now this" posts, I made some info cards that give a lil bit more detail of each protest.
Due to limited spacing I focused on specifics like the goal, tactics used, city/government response and the results.
White people:
We gotta talk about burn out. You aren’t conditioned to be thinking about race this much because of your privilege. We need you to do all you’re doing today, tomorrow, and until the end of time.
Let’s talk about ways to focus on current & systemic change.
👇🏽
About 100 protesters were outside the Ohio Statehouse before @GovMikeDeWine’s 2 p.m. update today, demonstrating against the stay-at-home order, which shut schools and “non-essential” businesses. #COVID19#coronavirus
Check out this video from the @Marching110. The band came together -- while being apart -- to play @ohiou's fight song, “Stand up and Cheer.” We dedicate this to all our wonderful healthcare workers and first responders across #Ohio. #InThisTogetherOhio
Check out this video from the @Marching110. The band came together -- while being apart -- to play @ohiou's fight song, “Stand up and Cheer.” We dedicate this to all our wonderful healthcare workers and first responders across #Ohio. #InThisTogetherOhio
I’m a critical care registered nurse. I just got off my shift where I worked 13 hours straight with no break. I didn’t even have time to use the restroom. When I got there we stood in line to get our temps checked, answer screening questions and get our assignments.
I get it: you're on lockdown. You're trying to do a lot with a little. It's hard to find joy in the midst of fear, depression, and austerity.
That's why it's time to learn about totwaffles. (thread)
ALT A bag of Ore-Ida brand Golden Tater Tots, next to a plugged-in waffle iron.