Martin Luther King Day in Detroit 2014

Today was the national observance of Martin Luther King Day. At Central United Methodist many activists from across the city gathered. The fight for human, civil, social, economic, and environmental rights was palpable throughout the day. We started with  speakers and presentations to acknowledge what has been accomplished with a message aimed at the present and future. This was followed by a march through the streets past the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall (happening at this time). After the march we came together for a meal and entertainment from various poets and musicians.

Learn more about the plans for the day and follow-up at http://mlkdetroit.org

Slideshow of Photos

Link to Broadcast Video Clips

http://bambuser.com/tag/mlkdetroit - 27 clips captured from inside church, on the march, and entertainment afterward.

20111021 Occupy Detroit Day7

20111021 Occupy Detroit Day7

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Volunteer for Occupy Detroit movement

http://goo.gl/fv4Gw

If you wish to Volunteer for the Occupy Detroit movement you can fill the form on the official website. OR scan the QR code with your cell phone and submit it that way.

Bank$y of Americorp - artwork by Kevin Joy

During the night I watched Kevin Joy create this artwork for the protest today at noon. *OCCUPY DETROIT* marches on Bank of America, 500 Griswold at Congress, downtown Detroit.

http://www.occupy-detroit.us/2011/10/18/demonstration-at-bank-of-america/
Read the letter sent to BoA

I will see you at the protest
I would like to see EVERYONE there
The actions of the banking industry are a travesty
The control of our houses & currency by the 1% MUST END
It demands a UNIFIED PUBLIC VOICE
It cries for YOUR VOICE as a member of the 99% affected.

Occupy Detroit GA Meeting

The 4th General Assembly for Occupy Detroit was held at Central United Methodist Church. There were a number of items brought forward and approved by the assembly.

One of the most significant was consensus that a 90% majority of votes during a General Assembly would be sufficient to approve by the movement as a whole. There was quite a bit of discussion about the needs and operation of the tent city erected at Grand Circus Park, which has been standing since Friday October 14.

There was also discussion of moving an occupation into one or more empty buildings around Detroit - possibly focusing on those going through foreclosure in a controversial manner.

I'm looking forward to seeing a more comprehensive blog post on the official website - http://Occupy-Detroit.us