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Category Archives: African American Voice
Black Agenda Spokane Starts Mid-Monthly Meetings JOIN
If you read The Black Lens News or ask Sandy she can tell you when & where. 
So What’s Next? What Support is Needed? Have A Seat At Your Own Table!!
What’s the Next Step? Subscribe to the Black Lens News, write an article in the Black Lens News, follow 4comculture.com. 4comculture has been posting events and things you can do. Become media literate and savvy. When your politicians hold town hall meetings show up. This past week there were two. If you weren’t there, here they are:
- Maria Cantwell’s Town Hall meeting: https://www.facebook.com/senatorcantwell/videos/1987392528204307/
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ Town Hall meeting: https://www.facebook.com/ksps/videos/vb.60581587193/10154911576702194/?type=2&theater
Here are nine of the 20 people who showed up at Washington United Black Agenda Spokane.
If you want to see who showed up at the town hall meetings, photos are posted at 4comculture.
Maria Cantwell Gives Positive Responses at Town Hall
As you view photographs of activities here in Spokane on 4comculture.com you may notice that there are very few people of color or affected classes.
WHY? Let us know in the Contacts / Comments form at the bottom of this post.
Maria Cantwell Town Hall Video:
https://www.facebook.com/senatorcantwell/videos/1987392528204307/
Cathy McMorris Rodgers Town Hall Video:
https://www.facebook.com/ksps/videos/vb.60581587193/10154911576702194/?type=2&theater
Who was at Cathy McMorris Rodgers Town Hall?
https://4comculture.com/archives/11144
Want to know what Black people are doing?
https://4comculture.com/archives/11203
How I Saw It by Bob Lloyd: Cathy McMorris Rodgers Town Hall
75% of the constituents waved red cards in disapproval of her answers. Others protested and carried signs outside.
Enjoying the photographs won’t bring change. If you are interested in change click the link:
https://4comculture.com/empowerment/local-action-in-spokane-how-do-i-get-involved
Cathy McMorris Rodgers Town Hall Video:
https://www.facebook.com/ksps/videos/vb.60581587193/10154911576702194/?type=2&theater
Maria Cantwell Town Hall Video:
https://www.facebook.com/senatorcantwell/videos/1987392528204307/
Who Showed Up at Maria Cantwell’s Town Hall?
https://4comculture.com/archives/11220
As you view photographs of activities here in Spokane on 4comculture.com you may notice that there are very few people of color or affected classes.
WHY? Let us know in the Contacts / Comments form below.
When you are told what to believe ask . . . .
THEN WHAT WILL YOU DO ABOUT IT?
Groups meet the first Thursday of each month from 10 – 12 to discuss the issues of the day and to build the community we want to live in. Locations:
Rocket Market 726 E 43rd Ave
Forza Coffee 2929 E 29th Ave
Community Catalysts – meets at homes – email Susan Hales susanhales2015@gmail.com
Trump: “I could shoot somebody and not lose voters”
“Oh, I love the old days, you know? You know what I hate?
There’s a guy, totally disruptive, throwing punches, we’re not allowed to punch back anymore. I love the old days.” -Trump
Freedom is not free! Nor is the Freedom of Information. Bushnell trial transcript will cost over $3600 just to find out what happened. Who will help our community newspaper The Black Lens News get a transcript copy?
https://www.gofundme.com/black-lens-transcripts
No can speak for you but you. These are some of the people who showed up and spoke up.
Spokane’s First Thursday May 4th
Rocket Market 726 E 43rd every First Thursday of the month at 10 am and at 6:30 pm
WHAT ISSUES need WORK to build the communities we want to live in?
How do we increase Spokane Diversity in a RESIST TRUMP MOVEMENT?
LET’S SET UP MORE Coffee Discussions on Social Justice. Locations? Times?
Will You Join These Ladies in a Pledge?
What will you pledge your support for Truth in Science?
Will you pledge to commit an action that will stop Trump’s policies?
Will you support local resistance in your community?
Will you support the Veterans for Peace and Raging Grannies in their protest against shipping coal through Spokane? A hearing for their trial is coming up May 19. They are bringing expert witness to testify to the dangers and need funds to pay their expenses. Contact Nancy Nelson at rustereo@hotmail.com
Local Direct Action
What’s your burning issue? What are you doing about it? There are lots of opportunities locally and nationally to make your voice heard and be part of making positive change. Scroll down to check out some options.
Spokane Indivisible Together for Washington
PJALS Peace & Justice Action Leaque First Thursday Discussion
SURJ Showing Up for Racial Justice Black Lens News
Black Lens Fundraiser
