I know this isn’t new information but: if you are an activist in a predominantly white town/city please do not underestimate the threat of white vigilantes in your towns. They are constantly communicating with the police, and each other on social media. Doxxing activists through arrest records, and protest footage.
In Ch*ttanooga, BLM organizers are regularly stalked AT THEIR HOMES, and have online harassment campaigns waged against them.
There is no doubt in my mind that vigilantism played a huge role in the many mysterious deaths of activists. Please be careful online and in the streets. Please do not isolate yourselves from your communities. Look out for each other, take care of each other, know each other, love each other. Do not do this alone.
Seriously. Form coalitions with other groups in town, and see if there is a John Brown or Sylvia Rivera gun club in town. And white people, make sure You are protecting POC in your town, not asking them to protect you.
Right. This isn’t to discourage you being involved in activism. But rather, please be aware of who/what your threats are. And know the best shield against white antagonism is a strong community.
