U.S (ACLU -Texas) : No Texan should go to jail for peacefully protesting !

 

 

 

Friend –   It's important for people to be heard so that change can happen. In August 2020, the three of us – Amara, Justin, and Torrey – organized a march down the main street of Gainesville, Texas, to protest the Confederate monument that sits on the courthouse lawn. The march lasted less than 11 minutes and went smoothly. But two years later, we were convicted and sentenced to jail for peacefully protesting. The ACLU of Texas is helping appeal our convictions because people have a constitutional right to protest. Each of us was raised in Gainesville, a North Texas town with an infamous history of vigilante and Ku Klux Klan violence. It's a small community where everyone knows everybody. We went to the schools, churches, and organizations here. Yet, we were treated as outsiders when we wanted to share our own histories and experiences. We worked with the ACLU of Texas to create a short video telling our story, which you can witness and share through YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Regardless of the color of our skin or the amount of money we make, as Texans, we value our freedom to speak out and advocate for change. Change can be made. We envision a future for Gainesville where everyone feels comfortable and included. It's not an easy effort, it never is. But it's something that must be done in order to move forward. Thank you for your support,   Amara, Justin, and Torrey Community organizers.

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