Re: Akoben: What Happened to Teaira Whitehead?

[ben fiorillo]

I would like to make a donation as well.

On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 9:11 PM, Aveasa <ave...@aol.com> wrote:

1. I can donate funds.

2. I can call her aunt if you're not already in touch with a family member.

3. In future or in addition to this, What about doing an entire sculpture/ piece of public art? it goes through a similar city committee process. Takes a little more than a year. Just something to consider. 

On Dec 7, 2014, at 8:21 PM, Tina Vasquez <tina_va...@hotmail.com> wrote:

I think that is a beautiful idea. I can donate when I get paid this week. Where do we send donations? I can also help with signal boosting.

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Subject: Re: Akoben: What Happened to Teaira Whitehead?

I am low on funds but I can dedicate time to asking around. Can we do a go fund me?

On Dec 7, 2014 7:14 PM, "Celeste Taylor" <taylor....@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks for the update Julia and much love to all of you for honoring the life of Teaira Whitehead. 

I am able to make a small donation but can get others to contribute larger donations. 

Peace,

Celeste Taylor

#blackgirlsmatter

On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 6:11 PM, Julia Johnson <champc...@gmail.com> wrote:

Greetings All,

Bekezela and I went to the Department of Public Works last week and received an application to have a park bench dedicated to and in memory of Teaira Whitehead and other black girls in Pittsburgh.

In order to submit the application, we need to have the wording of the plaque that will go on the bench, and a $250 deposit. After the dedication and location of the bench is approved, the full cost of the bench will be around $1,000 - $1,100.

We would also like to reach out to Teaira's family to inform them of our plans and get their consent to have Teaira's name on the bench, if that is what we want to do, in addition to offering them flowers and a card from us.

If you can help with any of the above needs, please reply with how you can volunteer.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Julia Johnson

On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 4:13 PM, Christiane D <christia...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hello All,

May I respectfully ask that my work email be removed from the thread.
cle...@pittsburghartscouncil.org
I'm getting double emails.
Thanks

Christiane

On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 4:05 PM, Melanie Carter <melanie...@gmail.com> wrote:

Maybe we should have a phone conference to touch base about future endeavors.

On Oct 27, 2014 7:14 AM, "Brandi Fisher" <brandif...@gmail.com> wrote:

Good morning All:

Was there a date for the reschedule of Saturday's event decided on as of yet?

I know there is someone in touch with the family on this list. Do we have an idea of their sentiments regarding the investigation of Teaira's death? Are they unhappy with it? Have investigator's been in touch with them? Do we know who the lead detective is on the case? Where are they saying they are in the investigation thus far? Were there any camera's around the area anywhere?

Just a few questions I had when thinking about directly holding the police department accountable for their lack of action when it comes to the investigation of Black and Brown people's murders here in our city, and at this time, specifically Tearia's murder. We all seen such a difference in resources used when the Wolfe sisters were murdered and that cannot go unchecked.

Thanks,
Brandi

On Oct 27, 2014 6:52 AM, "Christiane D" <christia...@gmail.com> wrote:

Good Morning All,

Sorry for the delay, but it takes me a few days post travel to get back into the swing of things.

I'm sorry to have missed all the many amazing events last week. Bekezela, I will have a check for you to contribute for the flowers.

I spoke with both Darrell and Julie about using Boom concepts as our creation space and have been given a green light. I will confirm a date and time asap. I'm hoping for a weekend.

In the meanwhile, I have been thinking of alternate ways these creations could be used for greater impact. Perhaps we use them during a procession down the street, as an example.

While I have a great love of guerilla art, I don't want anyone (especially those of us who are black, brown) getting arrested in doing so. I have witnessed/experienced the system and have no trust in the law or the legal system.

Be welll

Christiane

On Wed, Oct 22, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Melanie Carter <melanie...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey Ye I'm in for flyerin.

On Oct 22, 2014 8:14 PM, "Joy Kmt" <yeji...@gmail.com> wrote:

Anybody that is interested in flyering tomorrow night- even if you have previously volunteered- please email me separately  I need to coordinate transportation and resources. thank you.

 Also, we were thinking that rescheduling the Saturday action would be in the best interest of folks after a really intense week, but would like to know if others have thoughts.

Anybody that is interested in still being a part of this coalition/movement, please put your name and contact info here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11N1LLkldgeD2frGo__DDFoSvMAs4CStZwqzT_7DILxY/edit?usp=sharing

So that the communication can be more efficient.

Thank you All. 

Joy. 

On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 8:57 PM, Bekezela Mguni <bekezel...@gmail.com> wrote:

Good evening everyone,

We hope you all are doing well. Here are the logistics for tomorrow's action at the Mayor's Night Out, Tuesday October 21st, 2014 6-8pm. 

Arrive at 5pm at Westinghouse High School Auditorium 

- 1101 North Murtland Street Pgh PA 15208

 

Arrive early so that we can sign up on the speaking list. We want speakers from our group to be every other speaker on the list so that we can execute our action. 

Please wear purple as much as you can.

We will give you action details/ posters when you arrive 

My cell phone number is 917-748-8116. 

Joy Kmt, Celeste Smith, Mel and I met tonight. We will ask the following questions 

1. Why don't Black girls matter?

Group response: Our lives matter 

2. Why don't Black lives matter?

Group response: Our lives matter

3 Why doesn't the Black Community matter?

Group response: Our lives matter?

We will sing Black Rage as attendees disperse and pass out information for the action on Friday. 

Lyrics to Black Rage are attached. Here is the song below if you haven't listened/ heard it. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8Ix__x0gZM

peace,

bekezela  

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