Demand Justice for Trayvon Martin on TUESDAY & Join the Call to Protest for Education!
Students for a Democratic Society
SDS NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION: February 26
Fight Back Against Racism and National Oppression. Remember Trayvon Martin.
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Trayvon Martin was shot dead one year ago in a racially charged attack. His death at the hands of George Zimmerman sparked outcry and action from communities all around the country and the world.
Since that time, thousands of crimes and attacks have been committed against African Americans and other oppressed nationalities, and thousands more have gone unreported.
This is to say nothing of the institutional racism and police brutality that plagues our communities. Voter suppression is directed at people of color in order to take their voice. Income inequality predominantly hurts oppressed nationalities and exploits their hard work. A pervasive school-to-prison pipeline keeps oppressed peoples locked away. Police target and sometimes even kill men and women for no reason other than their nationality.
Though Trayvon’s murderer is now on trial, millions of people in the U.S. continue to be oppressed day and night by our system of exploitation and injustice. We must remember Trayvon and all those who have suffered the same fate.
Students for a Democratic Society calls on all chapters and all others who wish to end racism and national oppression to hold actions this February 26, the anniversary of Trayvon’s death. We must take it upon ourselves to fight institutional racism, for the self-determination of African Americans, full equality for all oppressed nationalities. We must make sure these tragedies come to an end.
Demand:
1.) That George Zimmerman be convicted of his crime!
2.) Repeal the 'Stand Your Ground' Law in Florida and copy-cat laws everywhere else!
Endorse this call to action & add your SDS chapter or organization to the list of those protesting! Email students4demo...@gmail.com & let us know!
Actions on February 26th:
Movement for a Democratic Society (MDS) National Endorsement
Students for a Democratic Society - Penn State
We are Still Trayvon! Take to the streets. Wear your hoodies. Show your outrage! - Union Square Park, NYC - 3:30pm
Justice for Trayvon Martin: UF Students for a Democratic Society & Gainesville Dream Defenders Speak Out! - Bo Didley Plaza, Dwntwn Gainesville - 6:30pm
Justice for Trayvon Martin - Tampa Bay Dream Defenders - Crescent Hill, USF Tampa - 6:00pm
Justice for Trayvon Martin - Milwaukee Students for a Democratic Society - UWM Union Hall - 12:00pm
Justice for Trayvon Martin - Tallahassee Dream Defenders - FSU Integration Statues - 3:00pm
Justice for Trayvon Martin - Tallahassee Dream Defenders - FAMU Eternal Flame - 6:00pm
SDS NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR EDUCATION: MARCH 14
Tuition hikes and budget cuts have continuously threatened the future of youth on our campuses and in our communities. With each new hike in cost, thousands of students and youth are either priced out of an education that rightfully belongs to them or are forced to incur thousands of dollars of student debt. With each cut, more teachers lose their jobs, fewer students get the knowledge they deserve, and more and more young people are forced to take on a lifetime of debt. The future of this country resides in the opportunities given to us - the youth. There is no opportunity for the majority of students who are crippled by insurmountable debt upon graduation.
SDS is calling on all chapters, affiliates, and allied student groups to join this nationwide movement as we demand an end to all fees and tuition hikes. This March 14, we are asking campuses organize a demonstration, protest a board of trustees meeting, hold a sit in or a teach-in, plan a walkout or host any other action that challenges the administrators and lawmakers who continue these cuts. We will send the message that we are taking back our right to an affordable and accessible education! EDUCATION IS A RIGHT and is therefore something worth fighting for.
Students everywhere feel the pinch of overpaid administrators' and legislators' constant tuition hikes. Low-income and students of colors are being turned away at many college's doors because of lack of funds. Those at the top give themselves raises while they close down cultural centers for Black and Chicano students, end funding for women's and LGBTQ organizations, and expect student debts to pay their bloated salaries. We demand that schools start to "Chop from the top!" - cut administrator's salaries, not our education!
Students for a Democratic Society