Hands off Caleb and Mickey!!! Hands OFF!!!

Take Em Down NOLA stands in solidarity with those who have been targeted by the state with trumped up charges. We are here to condemn the City of New Orleans’ criminal injustice system for its contradictions and its perpetuation of state sanctioned violence on its own residents. We ask you to join us in this stand of solidarity!

Since the police murder of George Floyd, there have been uprisings locally, across this country and around the world in pursuit of ending police terror and all forms of state sanctioned violence upon the lives of poor and working class people.

Simultaneously, people near and far have made the connection between symbols and systems.

New Orleans has been forced to contend with these issues consistently for nearly the past 6 years, and until it’s fully addressed, we much forge ahead as a much necessary part of the struggle toward racial and economic justice here in New Orleans.

4 monuments to white supremacy that were taken down by the city DUE to the “uprising and resistance of the people.” Be clear, that is is always the power of the people that results in the change we need!

In the last year alone, another three monuments of racist exploiters and oppressors have come down, due to the will and resistance of the people.

All during these recent uprisings for Black lives, and we have seen the evidence of such as hundreds of these egregious monuments to the false ideology of white supremacy that demonstrate inferiority and mediocrity have been removed across the U.S. and around the world.

We have even seen examples of city officials step in to call on the city cranes to support the protestors in the removal of the monuments in moments where the cities realize that the uprising of the people will persevere.

Take Em Down NOLA calls all who want to see an end to state repression, join us, on January 21 on the steps of this courthouse at 9:00am, to demand that the DA and Judge Buras drop trumped up charges against those alleged to have done what the city of New Orleans “should have already done” long ago in the removing of he known white supremacists bust that was located in Duncan Plaza.

We are calling on all of conscious mind to act on such consciousness and stand on the right side of history.

Join us!

Nearly four years ago, the Greater New Orleans area came together in the midst of a very trying time. There was much fear and concern about the election of Trump.

The amazing work of a wide range of grassroots organizers from across the city and country for us through this time. Yet, the condition of our people is NOT aligned to our highest well-being.

So, now that Trump has been defeated at the polls, now what?

It leaves us with the following questions:

1) What will the people do if Trump fights against his time to exit? (the people should have already risen up and forced him out by now).

2) What will be so different under a new administration when it comes to the actual material conditions of working class people, especially Black people? (grassroots organizers were working really hard under Obama, and imperialist war continued, Flint never got the toxic water resolve needed under his administration, mass deportations took place, and police terror continued).

3) Since we saw mass uprisings for Black lives and human rights for people of all working class backgrounds, what will WE do to fight back against exploitation and oppression, ending that which causes us harm, and building that which ensures we are healthy and whole. We must demand everything we need to be safe, have dignity in this life, and ensure we can LIVE completely and entirely. Dare we seek to experience joy in THIS lifetime. We say hell to the extra yeah!!!

Elected officials always want our votes, but what do the people get in return? We must have our own agenda as working class people, and we must fight for what’s ours. We are our own answer! #FlipTheBudget

A high end high rise sprouts in the city while a Black child grows on the 2nd highest cancer causing soil in the state. $12.5 million for elevating “historical homes” for the prioritized white parts of town, and $40 million toward surveillance cameras, and yet still no fully funded relocation for the residents of Gordon Plaza, in the Desire neighborhood. A new Standard set in the CBD as the sons and daughters of white flight reverse the redline and gentrify. Meanwhile 30,000 mostly Black natives face eviction during a pandemic for Christmas.

What is home in a system that places private property over people and profit above all? That divides people based on race and places the darkest at the bottom and the whitest on top. And what does it look like, from the U.S. South to South Africa, when the people fight back and reclaim the land from vulture capitalists? When we learn to steward the land as our ancestors did and defeat the ruling class that has stolen the land from beneath our feet. Come to our forum, Housing while Black & Brown vs. Landback: the Fight for Reclamation," on Thursday at 6pm to find out. Go to the facebook event page for event registration link: https://www.facebook.com/events/673520933203031/

Take Em Down NOLA will hold a RALLY & MARCH from Dismantle NOMA to Dismantle WWII Museum, ending at Dorothy Mae Taylor Circle.

Due to mass uprisings, cities across the U.S. are actively removing monuments and other symbols to white supremacy from the landscape with the support of local governments that claim to be joining the fight against the false ideology of white supremacy, and the many ways the ideology shows up in the form of institutional racism additionally causing terror and oppression on people's lives.

Take Em Down NOLA will give a report on how New Orleans measures up, and also make a call to action for the masses

Take Em Down NOLA calls for all community members, activists, and organizers in PROTEST against state repression to join on the steps of the courthouse at Tulane & Broad on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:00 am, regarding the state sanctioned terror and repression upon those alleged to have been involved in removing the white supremacist bust to John McDonogh (Duncan Plaza) during a time where people locally, across the country, and around the world are resisting police terror and uprising for Black lives.

Take Em Down NOLA condemns this action of repression by the state, which demonstrates that the police, courts, DA, and puppet elected city officials all play a role in holding back progress in the fight against racism. Otherwise, they would reject this foolish waste of the taxpayer dollars and proactively invest in children, families & LIVING wage job development.

Due to mass uprisings, cities across the U.S. are actively removing monuments and other symbols to white supremacy from the landscape with the support of local governments that claim to be joining the fight against the FALSE ideology of white supremacy, and the many ways the ideology shows up in the form of institutional racism additionally causing terror and oppression on people's lives.

Take Em Down NOLA will also announce a call to action for the masses. 

Take Em Down NOLA will hold a press conference on the steps of the courthouse at Tulane & Broad on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10:00 am, regarding the state sanctioned terror and repression upon those alleged to have been involved in removing the white supremacist bust to John McDonogh (Duncan Plaza) during a time where people locally, across the country, and around the world are resisting police terror and uprising for Black lives.

Take Em Down NOLA condemns this action of repression by the state, which demonstrates that the police, courts, DA, and puppet elected city officials all play a role in holding back progress in the fight against racism. Otherwise, they would reject this foolish waste of the taxpayer dollars and proactively invest in children, families & LIVING wage job development.

Due to mass uprisings, cities across the U.S. are actively removing monuments and other symbols to white supremacy from the landscape with the support of local governments that claim to be joining the fight against the false ideology of white supremacy, and the many ways the ideology shows up in the form of institutional racism additionally causing terror and oppression on people's lives.

Take Em Down NOLA will give a report on how New Orleans (a majority Black city) and its criminal injustice system measures up in the fight against white supremacy, racism, exploitation and oppression of its people. It will also announce a call to action for the masses. 

Call to 7 Days of Action
To End State Sanctioned Terror
Women, Folks and Families

Because: Kim Groves
Because: Breonna Taylor
Because: Forced Hysterectomies & Incarceration
Because: Gordon Plaza
Because: all day ... everyday

#FlipTheBudget #ChildrenAndFamiliesFirst
#LivingWage #HousingIsAHumanRight #NoEvictions #NoForclosures #JobDevelopment #WorkersOwnership
#MakeTheRichPay #Liberation

Wednesday, October 7 | 6PM

1250 Poydras Street
Prepare for Daily Rally & March

*Masks & Physical Distancing Expected* 

Call to 7 Days of Action
To End State Sanctioned Terror
Women, Folks and Families

Because: Kim Groves
Because: Breonna Taylor
Because: Forced Hysterectomies & Incarceration
Because: Gordon Plaza
Because: all day ... everyday

#FlipTheBudget #ChildrenAndFamiliesFirst
#LivingWage #HousingIsAHumanRight #NoEvictions #NoForclosures #JobDevelopment #WorkersOwnership
#MakeTheRichPay #Liberation

Tuesday, October 6 | 6PM
Wednesday, October 7 | 6PM

1250 Poydras Street
Prepare for Daily Rally & March

*Masks & Physical Distancing Expected* 

Call to 7 Days of Action
To End State Sanctioned Terror
Women, Folks and Families

Because: Kim Groves
Because: Breonna Taylor
Because: Forced Hysterectomies & Incarceration
Because: Gordon Plaza
Because: all day ... everyday

#FlipTheBudget #ChildrenAndFamiliesFirst
#LivingWage #HousingIsAHumanRight #NoEvictions #NoForclosures #JobDevelopment #WorkersOwnership
#MakeTheRichPay #Liberation

Monday, October 5 | 6PM
Tuesday, October 6 | 6PM
Wednesday, October 7 | 6PM

1250 Poydras Street
Prepare for Daily Rally & March

*Masks & Physical Distancing Expected* 

We are inviting community to an evening of revolutionary education and healing as we engage the topic, "Medical Apartheid in the Age of Covid vs. African and Indigenous Healing Methods."

On the "Take Em Down" side of the presentation, the all Black womxn panel will address issues such as the history of medical apartheid (as represented by the stories of Henrietta Lacks, the Tuskegee experiment and the diabolical work of Dr.  J. Marion Simms), race-based disparities in the Covid-19 experience, and we'll also hear from a Nigerian sister who survived an ICE concentration camp in LaSalle, La. On the "Build Em Up" or more healing-oriented side of the conversation, renowned New Orleans healers Mama Sula, Denise Graves and Nana Anoa will teach about the history and application of spiritual practices from acupuncture to ancient grief healing traditions from the Dagara tribe of West Africa.

This will definitely be a night not to be missed—both a revolutionary charge and necessary healing balm in challenging times. We hope it will move you forward ever, backward never on your march on the freedom road! Email us at info@takemmdownnola.org to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there.

Call to 7 Days of Action
To End State Sanctioned Terror
Women, Folks and Families

Because: Kim Groves
Because: Breonna Taylor
Because: Forced Hysterectomies & Incarceration
Because: Gordon Plaza
Because: all day ... everyday

#FlipTheBudget #ChildrenAndFamiliesFirst
#LivingWage #HousingIsAHumanRight #NoEvictions #NoForclosures #JobDevelopment #WorkersOwnership
#MakeTheRichPay #Liberation

Sunday, October 4 | 6PM
Monday, October 5 | 6PM
Tuesday, October 6 | 6PM
Wednesday, October 7 | 6PM

1250 Poydras Street
Prepare for Daily Rally & March

*Masks & Physical Distancing Expected* 

Call to 7 Days of Action
To End State Sanctioned Terror
Women, Folks and Families

Because: Kim Groves
Because: Breonna Taylor
Because: Forced Hysterectomies & Incarceration
Because: Gordon Plaza
Because: all day ... everyday

#FlipTheBudget #ChildrenAndFamiliesFirst
#LivingWage #HousingIsAHumanRight #NoEvictions #NoForclosures #JobDevelopment #WorkersOwnership
#MakeTheRichPay #Liberation

Saturday, October 3 | 6PM
Sunday, October 4 | 6PM
Monday, October 5 | 6PM
Tuesday, October 6 | 6PM
Wednesday, October 7 | 6PM

1250 Poydras Street
Prepare for Daily Rally & March

*Masks & Physical Distancing Expected* 

Call to 7 Days of Action
To End State Sanctioned Terror
Women, Folks and Families

Because: Kim Groves
Because: Breonna Taylor
Because: Forced Hysterectomies & Incarceration
Because: Gordon Plaza
Because: all day ... everyday

#FlipTheBudget #ChildrenAndFamiliesFirst
#LivingWage #HousingIsAHumanRight #NoEvictions #NoForclosures #JobDevelopment #WorkersOwnership
#MakeTheRichPay #Liberation

Friday, October 2 | 2:30 PM
Saturday, October 3 | 6PM
Sunday, October 4 | 6PM
Monday, October 5 | 6PM
Tuesday, October 6 | 6PM
Wednesday, October 7 | 6PM

1250 Poydras Street
Prepare for Daily Rally & March

*Masks & Physical Distancing Expected* 

Call to 7 Days of Action
To End State Sanctioned Terror
Women, Folks and Families

Because: Kim Groves
Because: Breonna Taylor
Because: Forced Hysterectomies & Incarceration
Because: Gordon Plaza
Because: all day ... everyday

#FlipTheBudget #ChildrenAndFamiliesFirst
#LivingWage #HousingIsAHumanRight #NoEvictions #NoForclosures #JobDevelopment #WorkersOwnership
#MakeTheRichPay #Liberation

Thursday, October 1 | 6PM
Friday, October 2 | 2:30 PM
Saturday, October 3 | 6PM
Sunday, October 4 | 6PM
Monday, October 5 | 6PM
Tuesday, October 6 | 6PM
Wednesday, October 7 | 6PM

1250 Poydras Street
Prepare for Daily Rally & March

*Masks & Physical Distancing Expected* 

“Removing the weeds of white inferiority so the seeds of liberation can grow.”

THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES! JOIN US!

Our forum, In the Spirit of Resistance: Take Em Down 7 Build Em Up the Black August Edition (delayed due to last week’s hurricane) will feature revolutionary speakers and artists who will teach about some of the symbols that still need taking down in New Orleans as they lift up ideas for revolutionary replacements. RSVP for the Zoom link. 

Plea after plea, request after request, statement after statement.

The people of New Orleans have made it clear that symbols to white supremacy (mediocrity and inferiority) that clearly represent systems to white supremacy (mediocrity and inferiority) are no longer welcome in New Orleans. But it appears that the elected officials want to not talk about their support in the middle of uprisings across the country, while simultaneously taking minimal action.

The demands are clear:

• Demand 1: Release an immediate timeline to remove ALL symbols to white supremacy, which includes the street names, school names, monuments and parks.

• Demand 2: The city needs to follow a community driven process for any replacement monuments/symbols in the city.

• Demand 3: Enact Take Em Down NOLA’s ordinance now, that demands only confederate symbolism be removed. When we say ALL symbols to white supremacy need to be removed, we mean all. This includes all racist, slave owning, genocidal symbols of exploitation and oppression.

• Demand 4: Because we know that symbols to white supremacy represent SYSTEMS to white supremacy, we demand that the police be abolished. Flip the budget, and instead of investing in police and jails, invest in the people (children/families/LIVING wage job development).

It's time that they be met, once and for all! At a press conference earlier this month, we declared that the city should release this timeline by the end of the month.

Hundreds of people wrote statements in support of these demands during the last city council meeting, and all the city council did was vote in favor of another committee to "take a look" at what we already know, and examine how to proceed with Jefferson Davis Pkway, which should have already been removed when the statue was taken down.

This is not time to piecemeal this thing! Take ACTION!

When the elected officials take too long to care for the demands of the people, it leaves the people to find ways to meet those demands for self! This is the will of the people, and self-determination of a people will not be silenced.

Meet us in the streets for this action! This rally will be followed by a march.

WEEKLY DEMONSTRATIONS
Join the Workers Group as we engage in weekly demonstrations to build people power. Police, jails, the military, these are all structures used to oppress the working people of the world. We say disarm, defund and abolish all systems of capitalism and white supremacy. We must abolish the dictatorship of the rich ruling class. All power to the people ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏼

OW's a good time to revisit and actualize Reparations. Black People! Meet us in the streets this Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth), 9 am at Nora Navra Library Parking lot.
#ReparationsNewOrleans

FOLLOWED BY: A March for Black People to Congo Square to demand our reparations!

Accountability for Police: DEFUND AND ABOLISH!

WEAR MASKS / PHYSICAL DISTANCE / LAWN CHAIR OPTIONS

Join the New Orleans Peoples Assembly for a Peoples Review of Demands for the City of New Orleans, and Historical Context that informs the demands. Black people are safer when police terror ends and needs are met proactively.

Anti-police Terror Solutions. A Comprehensive Plan for a Safer, More Whole New Orleans

The DRAFT demands fall into 3 categories:

1. Community Members at ALL decision making tables

2. Flip the budget

3. Accountability for police

All community members will have the opportunity to weigh in on the discussion and provide feedback. Black voices must be centered since out lives are most directly impacted by police terror (Children, Youth, Documented and Undocumented, LGBTQ, Women, Men). When Indigenous Black People are safe, everyone has a chance to be safe.

Meeting with be live-streamed on the New Orleans Peoples Assembly Facebook page.

Neighborhood canvassers will deploy for community members without technology access.

Come help us celebrate our 3 year anniversary as we…

EDUCATE! AGITATE! ORGANIZE!

Join us for a Press conference at City Hall at 10 am to tell City Council, FINISH THE JOB! Remove ALL Symbols to White Supremacy and Abolish the Police!”

New Orleans Demands:

1. FINISH THE JOB! Release a timeline for the immediate removal of ALL remaining symbols to white supremacy including street names, school and public property names and monuments.

2. Follow a community drive process for the removal of the monuments and the choosing of their replacements

3. Enact Take ‘Em Down NOLA’s ordinance NOW. Expand the definition from Confederate monuments to ALL symbols of white supremacy.

4. Abolish the police! Start with flipping the budget! Defund the police and fund the people!

This is what #NOLADemands

Join Take 'Em Down NOLA and the New Orleans Workers Group for a socially distanced solidarity demonstration and march starting in Duncan Plaza across from City Hall. We stand in solidarity with the uprisings in Minneapolis and all who stand against white supremacist violence. Join us! We do this for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Modesto Reyes, and all others who have been murdered by the police. We do this for ourselves and our future! LET'S RISE UP!!! | NOTE: We will be practicing physical distancing and mask wearing.