An activist speaks to the crowd over a portable PA system. A moment of silence for Kimmons. Every voice stills Bear Cub steps to the microphone to acknowledge that this gathering takes place on land stolen from many indigenous nations and tribes
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The activist returns to the mic to announce that artists will be painting Patrick Kimmons' name across the entire street: Harvey Milk between 4th and 3rd st "This is the place where he passed, and people need to know the significance of this spot"
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The crowd is invited to light candles, mingle, and eat the provided food The activist reminds us that tonight is about Patrick Kimmons, and to keep that in mind when considering our thoughts and actions
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The painting is well underway:pic.twitter.com/PeZErmo7iI
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Tiny points of light on this darkening streetpic.twitter.com/7BbwvIl91c
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The crowd gathers around the newly-painted commemoration. It's that moment just between day and night: too dark to see, sky too bright for the eyes to adjust They chant: All Cops Are Bastards
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Violent Anarchy on the streets of the burnt-out husk of Portlandpic.twitter.com/4woUTP9AEV
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Replying to @1misanthrophile @ripcitybitch1
I was out there for a hot minute. Then, my social anxiety kicked in and I left. Maybe I saw you but didn’t want to say anything.
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Replying to @PDXDEVILDOG @ripcitybitch1
One anxiety sufferer to another: hello! (Half the reason I live tweet is so I have something to do with my hands)
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Replying to @1misanthrophile @ripcitybitch1
I feel like I’m in Mean Girls and basically everyone looks at me like I can’t sit with thempic.twitter.com/YlsVi5M96y
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It can feel real awkward Do you have anyone who can come out with you? I feel like there's a collective that could link you up with a protest buddy, though that in itself is profoundly anxiety-making (Also come say hi any time, seriously, remind me of this convo)
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