local: we're so disorganized

[mellowtigger]

What: There's going to be a solidarity march in Minneapolis on 2009 Jan 29 Thursday 9-10 pm, starting at Bryant and Lake Street.
Why: Another queer bashing, this time in the Uptown area.
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=537504&catid=2
Additional Info:
Bring signs, banners, whatever!  Kristen was walking less than three blocks from her home when she was brutally attacked by two men. The unidentified assailants called her an "f---ing dyke", then punched and kicked her until she lost consciousness.  Email "queerwomenmarch@gmail.com" if you wish to volunteer in some way, cover the march or get more information.

Is there anything about this incident or march at our local community newspaper?  No.
http://www.lavendermagazine.com/category/this-issue/community-dialogue/
http://www.lavendermagazine.com/category/this-issue/news-and-politics/

Is there anything about it from our state political group?  No.
http://www.outfront.org/news

Quorum is supposed to "develop a positive environment for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allied businesses, organizations, individuals and consumers."  Do they have any news about it?  No.
http://www.twincitiesquorum.com/?p=index

Many years ago, I did some brief volunteer work for the Homicide center.  I know they're not geared for some kind of "Amber alert" system, but they of all people should know the relationship between queer bashing and homicide.  Do they have any news alerts?  No.
http://www.chronline.org/news.html

How about the local political activist radical faeries?  No.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nwradfaes/messages

*sigh*

Comments

[otterlover01.livejournal.com]

Yes Terry, this is SO terrible, we are not there yet and we still have such a long way to go! L.

[mellowtigger]

I think that "solidarity marches" accomplish nothing. Except... they do get people of like mind together in one place to discuss one issue. That's a good breeding ground for brainstorming ways to do something that WILL be effective in changing the future.

So I guess I value them only for their possibilities, not for their actual effectiveness alone.

I agree

[otterlover01.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean, if they are not massive enough they can be even a bit counterproductive, but it is very true people need to runite and talk and discuss! :o/

[foeclan.livejournal.com]

It did briefly make the front page of the Star Tribune website. Here's a link (http://www.startribune.com/local/38279094.html?elr=KArksUUUU).

[mellowtigger]

If a situation arrived, though, when a timely response to an incident could actually make a difference to our futures.... we seem to have no infrastructure in place to mobilize the GiBLeTs who are willing to help (if they only knew where/when to show up).

For a community that generally seems so "with it", this realization is a big let down.