Here’s a bit about who we are: Our organization is called East End Against Hate. We are a student-based organization that aims to educate our community on the racist injustices we face together. We organized the protest at Sag Harbor on June 5th, and are now organizing the upcoming protest in Montauk this Friday. It’s at the Henry “Hank” Zebrowski Memorial Soccer Field S Erie St. in Montauk, NY 11954 from 3pm-5pm. We encourage everyone to bring masks, signs, and to comply with all social distancing requirements. I’ll attach the poster below. In this protest, we hope to address the violent acts of racism that have transpired in recent weeks and to educate those who have either chosen to stay silent or who have actively participate in the spread of discrimination. We have peaceful intentions and will not tolerate aggression nor destruction.
Our Statement and Mission: Through our actions, we hope to push forward local, state, and national legislation to dismantle the systemic racism deeply embedded in our country. We hope to educate those in our community and encourage positive utilization of the innate privilege many of us hold. We are disgusted and outraged by the persistent and radical marginalization, police brutality, and discrimination towards the black community. These injustices have been prominent in our culture for too long. We require in-depth criminal justice reform, not just in the country, but here on the East End. We especially want to reach those who feel “unaffected” by these recent murders. White, wealthy, cis-gendered, and straight people are the ones that society seems to listen to the most, so speak up, and speak out. Amplify, prioritize, and uplift the voices of BIPOC (black, indigenous people of color). Listen to them and learn from them, beginning at home. This will not be a one-time event, we are committed to long-term, multi-faceted change. It’s time for white people to dismantle the system they have created.
“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change.
I am changing the things I cannot accept.”
– Angela Y. Davis
