To watch a brief
video from the evening, click
here (more video 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 
To hear drumming from the
protest, click
here | To watch a brief
video from the evening, click
here (more video 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) |
To hear drumming from the
protest, click
here |
| This
past Saturday's rally at Baywalk had an outstanding attendance of
about 200 activists and concerned citizens who affirmed their support
for free speech and who displayed unprecedented energy during the
demonstration. Drummers (Kritikal Resistance),
singers, and dancers created a festive
atmosphere while other demonstrators chanted, held banners and handed
out fliers. There were no arrests and no tickets were issued to protesters. However, we have had reports of members of the media being asked to leave Baywalk property. We’d like to thank everyone who showed up on Saturday night to stand with us and to affirm their 1st Amendment rights. We offer special thanks to those who made the trip from neighboring cities and counties to strengthen our community effort. |
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| "Reclaiming the public sidewalk at
Baywalk!" by Carol Schiffler |
We have
been receiving strong support from a diversity of people in our
community who reflect many backgrounds and views and who understand
that when another human being’s rights are threatened their rights are
in danger, too. Progressive, social justice, gay and lesbian, and
even conservative groups have all joined us in demanding free speech
rights for all in all public spaces. We want to maintain this level of energy and your presence will make a vital difference. Tampa Bay activists and individuals have been coming together in response to this issue, and many others, and we hope this cooperation will foster continuing discussion and growing solidarity in our community. |
