#SelfiesForSelfDefense
Show your support for Marissa Alexander, a black mother of three and survivor of domestic violence from Florida who is being threatened with 60 years in prison for defending her life!
HERE'S WHAT YOU DO::
July 25-Aug 1: Standing Our Ground Week of Action
Standing Our Ground Week of Action is a major mobilization of support for Marissa Alexander in Jacksonville, FL and other communities who will stand our ground to demand the end of domestic violence, mass incarceration, and reproductive violence. On August 1st, Marissa Alexander will learn from a judge if he will grant her a new Stand Your Ground hearing. More ways to take action can be found HERE!
HERE'S WHAT YOU DO::
- Take a selfie that includes a photo of you holding a supportive message to Marissa like the ones in the gallery below. Make your own or download this pre-made sign.
- During July 25-Aug 1, post your selfie on twitter, facebook,& tumblr! Use hashtag #SelfiesForSelfDefense.
You can also send it to us @freemarissanow on twitter or post on facebook.com/freemarissanow so we can help share your selfie.
Free Marissa Now will print out the selfies and mail them to Marissa Alexander at the end of the week. - E-mail your photo to the following addresses & let them know you want Florida to DROP THE CASE against Marissa Alexander:
- Florida Gov. Rick Scott: rick.scott@eog.myflorida.com
- State Attorney Angela Corey: sao4th@coj.net
- Free Marissa Now: freemarissanow@gmail.com
July 25-Aug 1: Standing Our Ground Week of Action
Standing Our Ground Week of Action is a major mobilization of support for Marissa Alexander in Jacksonville, FL and other communities who will stand our ground to demand the end of domestic violence, mass incarceration, and reproductive violence. On August 1st, Marissa Alexander will learn from a judge if he will grant her a new Stand Your Ground hearing. More ways to take action can be found HERE!
