Jefferson City, MO NAACP: November 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Friday, November 28, 2014

What you need to know for the Journey for Justice

The Journey for Justice

What: The Journey for Justice is a seven-day, 120-mile march from Ferguson, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri to raise awareness of the urgent need for change to end police brutality and racial profiling.

When: The march will begin each day (except for Saturday) at 7:00am and end at 4:00pm. Supporters will walk close to 15 miles per day. We invite you to join us for parts or all of each day's journey.

Where: The Journey will commence at Washington Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 613 N Garrison Ave, St Louis, MO, 63103, on Saturday, November 29, at 12:00pm.

Accommodations and travel: Walkers are welcome to drive to start points. Shuttle buses will be available to take marchers back to that day's start point after each leg of the walk. Accommodations will be available for those marchers who wish to stay for the duration of the march.

What to bring: Marchers should dress for the weather. Temperatures will range from the 30s to the 50s depending on the time of day. Plan to wear very comfortable walking shoes. The NAACP will serve breakfast and dinner for marchers, and snacks and water will be available during the march. We still encourage you to bring your own liquids and snacks to stay hydrated and healthy. Marchers staying overnight should plan to bring a sleeping bag and pillow, and clothes for the next day.

Route:

W Florissant to Chambers

Chambers to Airport Rd

Airport to N Lindbergh (67S)

67S to Manchester (Rt 66)

Rt 66 to US50 W

US50 W to Madison St

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Between Saturday and Tuesday, we will anchor from the Washington Metropolitan AME Zion Church

(613 N Garrison Ave, St Louis, MO)

Between Wednesday and Friday, we will anchor from the Quinn Chapel AME Church in Jefferson City

(529 Lafayette St, Jefferson City, MO)

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Each day, we will depart the Anchor Church for the march route at 7:00am. Each evening we will reboard the buses and return to the anchor Church at 5:00pm.

We would like the buses to trail the marchers each day.

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(Departing Washington Metropolitan AME Zion at 12:30pm)

The first day we will march from the Canfield Apartments approx 10 miles; ending in the general vicinity of I-70.

(Returning to Washington Metropolitan AME Zion at 6:00pm)

(Departing Washington Metropolitan AME Zion at 07:00am)

The second day, we begin just south of I-70 and from there we'll march 22.5 miles and end in the vicinity of the intersection of Rt 100 and Rt 109

(Returning to Washington Metropolitan AME Zion at 5:00pm)

(Departing Washington Metropolitan AME Zion at 07:00am)

The third day, we begin near the intersection of Rt 100 and Rt 109 and from there we'll march 22.5 miles and end roughly a mile to the west of US44

(Returning to Washington Metropolitan AME Zion at 5:00pm)

(Departing Washington Metropolitan AME Zion at 07:00am)

The fourth day, we begin roughly a mile to the west of US44 and from there we'll march 22.5 miles and end in the vicinity of the intersection between US50 W, Old US50, and Vossbrink Rd

(Returning to Quinn Chapel AME Church at 5:00pm)

(Departing Quinn Chapel AME Church at 07:00am)

The fifth day, we begin near the intersection of US50 W and Old US50, and from there we'll march 22.5 miles and end in the vicinity of the Gasconade River

(Returning to Quinn Chapel AME Church at 5:00pm)

(Departing Quinn Chapel AME Church at 07:00am)

The sixth day, we'll begin near the Gasconade River and we'll march 22.5 miles and end in the vicinity of the Maries River

(Returning to Quinn Chapel AME Church at 5:00pm)

(Departing Quinn Chapel AME Church at 07:00am)

The seventh day, we'll begin near the Maries River and we'll march 12.5 miles and end at the Governor's mansion

(Returning to Washington Metropolitan AME Zion at 3:00pm)

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

NAACP Press Release on the Journey for Justice - 1st Stop Jefferson City

*(Baltimore, MD) — In response to the grand jury’s decision not to indict Darren Wilson for the killing of 18 year old Michael Brown Jr., the NAACP, including members of the Youth and College division and senior and youth organizations, will be embarking a 120 mile march, 7 – day march entitled, “Journey for Justice: Ferguson to Jefferson City”. The Journey for Justice— will commence at the Canfield Green Apartments and conclude at Governor Jay Nixon’s governor’s mansion in Jefferson City.

The purpose of the march is to call for new leadership of the Ferguson police department, beginning with the police chief, and for new reforms of police practice and culture in both Ferguson and across the country. First and foremost in that approach is a wholesale fight against racial profiling that involves advocating for adding subpoena powers to the Missouri racial profiling state law and passage of federal legislation on racial profiling.

For seven days, beginning Saturday, November 29^th, marchers will walk daily along the route to the Governor’s Mansion. Each evening, the marchers will participate in teach-ins and rallies that are open to the public and welcome new participants to join the Journey for Justice each morning as walking commences. We expect buses will provide relief for marchers along the 120 mile Journey for Justice.

From Cornell William Brooks, NAACP President & CEO:
“The NAACP stands with citizens and communities who are deeply disappointed that the grand jury did not indict Darren Wilson for the tragic death of Michael Brown, Jr. We stand committed to continue our fight against racial profiling, police brutality and the militarization of local authorities. The death of Michael Brown and actions by the Ferguson Police Department is a distressing symptom of the untested and overaggressive policing culture that has become commonplace in communities of color all across the country. Our “Journey to Justice: Ferguson to Jefferson City” march is the first of many demonstrations to show both the country and the world that the NAACP and our allies will not stand down until systemic change, accountability and justice in cases of police misconduct are served for Michael Brown and the countless other men and women who lost their lives to such police misconduct. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael Brown’s family.”

Media Advisory
Who: NAACP, civil rights, social justice and community organizations
What: “Journey to Justice: Ferguson to Jefferson City March”
When: We expect to commence Saturday, November 29^th at 7 am.
Where: Canfield Green Apartments, Ferguson, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri

source:
Jamiah Adams / jadams@naacpnet.org
Nicole Kenney / nkenney@naacpnet.org

Read more at http://www.eurweb.com/2014/11/naacp-and-coalition-partners-announce-march-journey-for-justice-ferguson-to-jefferson-city/#hip52zurmSd6wpbK.99

#Ferguson Is Burning and the NAACP is March on a Journey to Justice for Mike Brown

The NAACP is deeply disappointed that the grand jury did not indict Darren Wilson for the senseless and tragic death of Michael Brown. While we are frustrated, we stand committed to continue our fight against racial profiling, police brutality and the militarization of local authorities.

In response to the grand jury’s decision, the NAACP, including members of the Youth and College division and senior and youth organizations, will be embarking a 120 mile march, 7 - day march entitled, “Journey for Justice: Ferguson to Jefferson City”.

HOW FERGUSON CAME TO BE http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/180567/historian-traces-economic-and-racial-divides-in-ferguson-st-louis/

Jefferson City, MO NAACP