More Pics from Jazz Funeral for Democracy!

[funkybutt]

*stay tuned for more NOLA actions - "New Democracy Rising" - March 19

from those who coordinated Jazz Funeral for Democracy

more new pics at:

http://www.magnjc.com:8000/gallery/ (select slideshow)

More amazing pics at:

http://www.jazzfuneralfordemocracy.com/ (select gallery"

[itzamirakul]

1. Conratulations!

Question: Why no African Americans in such an African American-based tradition as the Jazz Funeral March? Didn't they want to participate?

[funkybutt]

4. Uhm..did you even view the gallery?

I will say that there weren't as many african american participants as I would have hoped, I KNOW the ministers and several african american civic associations encouraged attendance. Unfortunately it was a work day! Many couldnt get the day off.

On the basic question, I have to agree though. Where were the African Americans? They hold a majority of around 78% in NOLA, wish we could have had them there since the vast majority support this action.

Also, you may need to look a little closer. I saw quite a few African American Participants. One of the speakers was from the New Orleans Greater Coalition of Ministers, Rev. Randall Mitchell and a great speaker (sorry that I don't have his name) from the Black Panthers. When the demonstration convened at the ampitheater, a wonderful poem was read by african-american poet, Meridel Lewis'. Her poem can be located at:


http://www.jazzfuneralfordemocracy.com/poem.asp

[itzamirakul]

11. OK..I'll look again...maybe I was too hasty...

I just thought that with the event being a Jazz Funeral, the black turnout would have been enormous.(Wishful thinking, perhaps?)

But, still, that doesn't take away from the success of the day and the project and I am very proud of all that you accomplished for all of us.

I am not by any means criticizing your efforts, I am sure that the outreach was sincerely made..I was just asking out of curiosity. :)

[tsuki]

13. There were blacks, but it was a Thursday and many were

working. It is difficult to take a weekday off when you work and try to support a family. But they were along the route, nodding and giving us signs of approval.

[funkybutt]

2. Wow! Nobody responds to a "pics" post

I always do, but maybe that's because I'm so visual. Take a break, relax and watch this slideshow! It's really unlike anything else that happened on "Inaugurations" Day. EVER.

[Pachamama]

3. I want to see pix of Swamp Rat...I'm sure he was there....

...causing trouble and passing out great photo renditions of the Neo-cons in their lizard skins... :hi:

[funkybutt]

5. He was there but he was holding a video camera

Hopefully edited video will be forthcoming. I was hoping to meet him my self.

[Swamp Rat]

8. Hi funkybutt!

We may meet during Mardi Gras. You will immediately recognize me and hear me coming a mile away... if you're on Frenchmen during Fat Tuesday. :D

[Swamp Rat]

7. Oi Pachamama!

:hi:

I was filming... the pics are going on display during Mardi Gras. :D

I just finished this one:

[Pachamama]

9. There you are!

Long time no see :hi:

How are you? I've been busy lately so haven't been on DU as much as usual...Wish I could have been in N'Orleans for the Funeral...

[Swamp Rat]

10. You mentioned Rumsferatu's SSB:

[Helga Scow Stern]

6. Cool! I could hear the music, looking at those pictures. n/t

[tsuki]

12. Will be there. Hope to bring more from NW FL this time.

Have posters made to put up at the end of the month.

Son and I did not tell anyone we were going. Thought that in this red sea, no one would be interested. (And I did not want to hear "Enemy of the State," I wanted to leave on a high note.)

My neighbor, a lefty like me from the 60's, told everyone at the village market where we had gone.

I get back, and now, I have people who have not spoken to me in over a year coming up and asking about the Jazz Funeral, and not in a dismissive way. They are now interested. So I played up the white arm band, social security, the patriot act.

Seems there is hope for a discussion and consensus here in Freeperville.

The tide is turning.

[funkybutt]

14. Great!

We'd really like this to develop into a regional center for Progressive Activities. You and your fellow Floridians' participation is greatly appreciated!