Megathread 7/28: Protest updates and discussions

There are fewer planned protests happening today. Most of these are being planned on social media (FB and Insta). Pictures/Videos of any protests will be allowed to have stand alone posts, but will be locked. Have the discussions in this thread.

• The main protest gathering point is the place of the shooting, Baldwin and Willy Str. Several streets around this intersection are also blocked off.

• Link to Update on the Police Killing and Protest area

• Link to Freedom Inc's Power to the People Pop-up. Join us at the memorial site of Corey Ruiz from Tuesday, July 28 through Friday, July 31, 5:00–7:00 PM for our Power to the People Pop Up. We’ll be building political education around community control over police and why our communities deserve real power, not just promises. Come learn about Freedom, Inc.’s demands, ask questions, connect with organizers, and take action alongside community. Look for the red Freedom, Inc. tent!

• Link to East Side Farmer's Market Post. The market will be happening Tuesday from 4-7 at McPike Park. They are welcoming vendors from Atwood Fest.

• Statement from Common Council President Sabrina Madison on amendments to the Office of the Independent Monitor and the Police Civilian Oversight Board ordinances

• This Wednesday 7/29 Concerts on the Square cancelled. Link

• Police oversight board to hold press conference this afternoon

Link to previous Megathread