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Cincinnati June 2, A CRAC(K) Action |
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by CRAC
Email: Cracj2 (nospam) hotmail.com (unverified!) |
22 May 2001
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JUNE 2nd CINCINNATI OHIO We are CRAC(k)!, Cincinnati Radical Action Collective. we are a network of community organizers and activists committed to the joyous destruction of any and all institutions of privilege. ................ There will be a national march for justice in cincinnati on june 2nd.
While we stand in support with those who put out the call for this march, as well with those who started the rebellion on april 9th, 2001, we also find it imperative to place active pressure on spaces and institutions of privilege. All people must realize that this is not an isolated struggle and the proverbial "them" does not exist.
With this in mind, we call for an all-out occupation of illegitimate privileged spaces and look to reclaim space with all people for the purpose of building true community and alleviating alienation. we are asking for all civic-minded activists to join us in this action targeting privilege and the reclamation of space, desire, and power from suburbia and other privileged realms.
we stand in solidarity with those in struggle and will continue to infringe upon those privileged spaces with dedication and humor. We will provide food, housing, and our undying gratitude to all those who come to Cincinnati on June 2nd to participate. We can be contacted at cracj2 (at) hotmail.com.
With this action we hope to send a message of solidarity to the communities in struggle as well as bring the reality of social upheaval to those who have actively fled this. as the suburbs swell and the wealthy flee the inner city we call for a massive movement into those spaces of privilege. Those areas of privilege where access is denied based on culture class, and wealth.
Before, during, and after June 2nd CRAC(k)! will stand as an ally to any and all communities under siege. Since 1995, fourteen black men have been murdered by the Cincinnati Ohio police, four of which have occurred since November 2000. One of those four,Roger Ownesbury, was murdered when officers thought he "looked like someone they were looking for." Witnesses reported that the officers handcuffed Roger, picked him up by his arms and slammed his head and neck into the concrete. Reports say that chemical irritants were used, but that he died of asphyxiation of unknown causes.
On Saturday, April 7th, 2001, another unarmed young black male was added to that total. Around 2 a.m., nineteen year old Timothy Thomas was murdered by Officer Steven Roach of the Cincinnati police. Roach has since been indicted on two misdemeanor charges; negligent homicide and obstruction official business. Justice was not served.
Before and since the indictment there has been numerous calls for civil disobedience in our city. Almost everyday there is a statement made and action taken in a public way to demand that real change occur. Organizing is taken place of so many levels that cincinnati hasn't seen in a very long time. There have been calls for action surrounding a number of city sponsored events. It will not be business as usual in cincinnati any longer.
CRAC(k) is and will be involved with local actions and struggles building up and reaching far past June 2nd...keep posted for what's up in cincinnati www.ovimc.org
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On June 2nd we call for a convergence into hyde park. Hyde park is a high traffic, high income, corporate retail business area. We wish to tear down the borders that exist and examine why they exist and HOW WE ALL PLAY A PART IN THEIR EXISTENCE! Examining how we benefit from privilege and others alienation. We ask these questions of ourselves and others who wish to join us. We strive to make that message heard, June 2nd in hyde park.
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always more to come.....CRAC |
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http://ohiovalleyimc.org/cgi-bin/imc.pl?where=display&article=378
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