#ShootBack Day 17: Patrice-Cullors, co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter The amount of community organizi
#ShootBack Day 17: Patrice-Cullors, co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter The amount of community organizing in this place was ridiculous and inspiring. Canvassing neighborhoods, talking to politicians, registering people to vote, community block parties to relieve stress and tensions for residents and visitors in the city. I don’t feel like the media showed the true representation of Fergsuon, it was far beyond the scope of what I saw on television. But to humanize these impressive individuals would be to give them real voice, real power. This group was a humble yet persistent force. In this photojournal you may think I would focus more on things like the large march of thousands to Mike’s memorial with his parents earlier this day. From my personal experience, I can tell you that the glitz and glamour of marching as seen on television is just a momentary spotlight for the true planning that takes place in the tight knit corners of the movement like this. The weekend I spent in Fergsuon would feel like a blur had there not been these still moment. Like cracks of calm against the intensity of still getting my head wrapped around the idea that I had only decided to come here less than a week ago..Project #ShootBack is an informal photojournal account of my experience as an artist, photographer and young activist exploring the realms of my black identity within the movement while using the evolution of my art as a tool for self discovery as I uncover my history and potential. This is leading up to my goal of traveling to Selma, Alabama in March to photograph the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Thousands, including the president will be coming to town. I’m currently raising money for this trip and my activism efforts in general here:http://www.gofundme.com/ArtandActivism -- source link
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