December 12 #DefendDC at Black Lives Matter

On November 14th, Trump supporters and Proud Boys flooded into Black Lives MatterPlaza, destroying community artwork and memorials and starting fights with locals.

For months, police have brutally attacked protests for racial justice under the guise of protecting "life and property," yet when the far-right carries out violence and destruction, they deem it acceptable.

Now they’re coming back! On December 12 the Proud Boys and other Trump Supporters are mobilizing for a second “Million MAGA March” in support of Trump’s efforts to steal the election.

With Biden's electoral victory seemingly solidified, many clearly feel the struggle against fascism is over. Yet it is clear that Trump will continue to build a fascist movement around him - with groups like the Proud Boys as his frontline soldiers. The need to build a robust and broad anti-fascist movement is more urgent than ever.

Come out to Black Lives Matter Plaza, we intend on making this the safest space in the city for DC residents. Come out all day and night to make sure Proud Boys and other neo fascists cannot go unopposed.

A broad coalition of local organizations is mobilizing to defend Black Lives Matter starting on Friday evening when the Proud Boys start to arrive in town and until they leave on Saturday night. To cover the full time period, different groups are volunteering to mobilize at different times.

ShutDownDC is holding the space from 2-6pm on Saturday, December 12.

Can you join us?

Yes I’ll be there!