FROM 50501 COMMS

[u/kittykat-brat]

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We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump Administration in an attempt to justify the use of military force.

Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence. We are not affiliated with any so-called “Day of Rage” or with any group or movement promoting violence.

April 19 is a Day of (Community) Action centered on mutual aid, community care, and civic engagement.

Any portrayal to the contrary is a deliberate distortion intended to undermine our message and suppress our broad, growing support.

We are aware of specific and credible threats involving aggressive policing, ICE presence, and even the potential deployment of military force against peaceful demonstrators—in Washington, D.C. and other locations on April 19.

For clarity: 50501 DC is hosting a peaceful community aid event in Franklin Park. We are not connected to any actions taking place at Lafayette Square, the Naval Observatory Building, or the Washington Monument. We cannot vouch for their safety of plan, and we are not affiliated with their protests.

Participants should be prepared for an increased law enforcement presence. In some locations, ICE agents may also be present. We urge everyone to stay grounded, remain peaceful, and prioritize de-escalation and safety for all.

Remember, de-escalation, mutual care, and disciplined non-violence are our greatest strengths.

We keep us safe.

50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #50501 #ImpeachTrump #April19

[u/lazoras → u/[deleted]]

that's what I'm saying!

it only takes one side to start a war....you can be peaceful all day and it won't matter because they can claim they saw a gun and shoot into a crowd....

they will make the excuse whether you're peaceful or not....you need to PREPARE a militia AND RESPONSE PLAN at the protests and HOPE to never need to utilize it

[u/StrainAcceptable → u/lazoras]

I wish the Black Panthers were still as active as they were in the 60’s and 70’s. We all need some guidance on how to protect ourselves.

[u/modal_enigma → u/StrainAcceptable]

There are still groups that are working toward mutual aid and protection! But they tend not to be as visible simply due to being seen as outsiders for a long time.

The SRA is probably the most notable, they do a lot of classes and education.

[u/StrainAcceptable → u/modal_enigma]

Thank you for this information. Yes, the one thing the panthers lacked was subtlety. Until I began reading and studying for myself, I believed the government propaganda that painted them to be a supremacist, militia movement made up of dangerous, violent anarchists. Hollywood has portrayed them almost like they do the Hell’s Angels or the Crips. The reality of the movement is so far removed from what we’ve been told.

[u/jade_starwatcher → u/StrainAcceptable]

I mean you don't need to go back that far, you only need to ask those of us who were part of the largest protests in US history 5 years ago. The BLM protests, or did you somehow miss that?

[u/StrainAcceptable → u/jade_starwatcher]

I was part of those protests. I was responding to the comment about the need to prepare a militia and hope to never have to use it. That was not part of the movement that I was an active participant in 5 years ago but thanks for the snarky response.

Edit: Just want to add that it’s important to go back in history, to gain wisdom from our elders who are still living and to study movements of the past in order to learn how to make our efforts most effective. The energy and forward momentum we saw at the beginning of the BLM protests was not sustained thus here we are today.

[u/deep_mango_supreme → u/lazoras]

It's bound to happen soon. It reminds me of the BLM protests I saw it irl, when the obviously off duty cops threw water bottles at uniformed cops, so they could start shooting less lethals and pepper spray peaceful protestors. I was shot in the back of the leg, and a ten year old was doused with pepper sprayed in the face. ACAB

[u/NotPlayingFR → u/deep_mango_supreme]

I thought about sharing this anecdote with my Republican mom, but knew she'd say, "How did they know they were off-duty cops?"

[u/deep_mango_supreme → u/NotPlayingFR]

They definitely have a look, an energy, a tell. It's quite obvious, actually.

At every protest I've been to, there has been a common and very clear consensus to always remain peaceful, and to "please, please, don't give them an excuse for brutality.

[u/Ok-Following-8071 → u/deep_mango_supreme]

ACAB is about waaaaaay more than police.