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Kevin Williams, co-founder of the Take a Knee Foundation, came to KRSM Radio Southside Media Project to talk about the upcoming National Take A Knee Conference: Race, Police, & the Right to Protest. On the weekend of the Super Bowl, not to mention the start of Black History Month, they are hosting a conference, followed by a protest and rally on Sunday February 4. One of the advantages of hosting a rally/conference during the Superbowl weekend is partially due to the high visibility of the event. Another reason is that because of the Superbowl issues intersecting race and poverty become more noticeable. For example on the day of the Superbowl there will be restricted access to public transportation…. pretty sure that public transportation is paid for using taxpayers dollars’. Generally speaking people take the bus because they cannot afford a car; and we all know that black bodies have been systematically economically stymied due to the legacy of racism in this country. Now they’re making public transportation only a space for the privileged? What is that about? Kevin Williams said that Take a Knee Nation was in some respects started because of Colin Kaepernick’s decision sit on the bench during the national anthem to protest police brutality. However Kevin was very intentional about saying that the movement isn’t about Kaepernick because athletes have been protesting for decades. A movement can’t be based off of one person but off of a collective. The conference that will take place is about building community power, a movement doesn’t end and stop with one person. The purpose of the conference is to bring together everyone across the country who has protested police brutality, especially those who have taken a knee to protest police violence and the families of victims particularly those who have remained on the front lines in this struggle. The Conference is designed to deepen our understanding of the issues of police violence, racism and our right to protest. It’s also an opportunity to meet and be in community and fellowship with others in this struggle for justice. It’s a chance to work together to come up with ways we can continue to put pressure on this government to end this scourge on our society. Ini Augustine and Kevin Williams also talked about how do we direct the conversation back to black women and how they are affected by police brutality? Usually the conversation focuses on how black men are affected by police brutality. Major changes and/or progress that have happened in this country have been made possible because of the emotional and physical labor of black women. But when it comes time to congratulate, black women conveniently are forgotten. If you want to attend the upcoming conference and rally register at the link listed below. www.takeakneenation.com/
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I've always been very aware of microphones , & how they are used. The responsibility one has when they grab the mic . Which voices in our communities are amplified, and which ones are on mute. This show creates opportunities for untraditional entrepreneurs to share knowledge, & support the startup journey. Our program is a work training social venture, and will provide training & job opportunities for blacks in tech. "When I reach $1,500 per month, I’ll add an additional intern to our show. This will allow me to give them a liveable wage while they continue their education in college."
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