"It is our duty to fight for our freedom, it is our duty to win, we must love and protect each other, we have nothing to lose but our chains." - Assata Shakur quote
@dreamdefenders
It was the way in which everyone I came into contact with addressed the situation that genuinely solidified my need to be there. When the news broke that the protests had made their way to South Florida, the overall consensus towards them was fear. Whether it was publicly being discussed all over my Facebook feed, or direct personal texts messages from friends and family. I found it hard to find anyone on their side, but more specifically anyone who understood and valued our right to assemble and basically challenge our government with any and all grievances. I'm not quite sure why so many have chosen to forget how some of our nations greatest achievements sit on the foundation of a protest. Our first amendment rights exist daily in our lives. It is not something we need to fear, it is something we need to cherish. It is something we need to actively care for. And acknowledge how much it actually cares for us. At no point did our Miami protesters lose sight of its importance and genuine privilege. I'm applauding them.
"It is our duty to fight for our freedom, it is our duty to win, we must love and protect each other, we have nothing to lose but our chains." - Assata Shakur quote @dreamdefenders
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Dianne Landis Bates
12/10/2014 10:58:18 pm
This is truly a compelling article and your photos are prolific! The photos alone made me smile, brought tears to my eyes. May the Almighty bless all of those who fight for our freedom, whether they are in uniforms or t-shirts or V for Vendetta (#Anonymous) masks they all deserve our attention and our respect!! Having gone through the McDuffie Riots in Miami 1980, which began as a peaceful protest, I am so proud of our young people in this movement!! Freedom MATTERS!!!
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aldo
12/11/2014 06:26:39 am
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