Thread by @LeslieMac

Today is the 4 year anniversary of the #FergusonUprising - the day the courageous freedom fighters in Ferguson took to the streets and changed the world. Join me as I share what lessons #FergusonTaughtMe

#FergusonTaughtMe that a military coup could happen in plain sight in this country and the populace and the media not bat an eyelash.

#FergusonTaughtMe that young Black Queer Women & non-men are leaders we have been waiting for.

#FergusonTaughtMe that ordinary people can change the world forever.

#FergusonTaughtMe that accountability to community is more important than what organization you belong to.

#FergusonTaughtMe that nothing scares those in power more than Black people realizing theirs.

#FergusonTaughtMe that the media will continually devalue, under report and out right lie about the purpose, size and reach of Black protest.

#FergusonTaughtMe that social media as an organizing tool can take a single tweet from a visionary Black Women and mobilize an entire country. This tweet changed the entire trajectory of my life. @FeministaJones I love you.

#FergusonTaughtMe that when the cameras leave and the attention has moved on, the real work begins. In awe of the electoral & community building work organizers like @iKaylaReed are STILL doing in STL.

#FergusonTaughtMe that connecting Black people to each other & directly supporting Black organizers is my calling.

Finally #FergusonTaughtMe that the only people who would pay for the actions of the State would be Black protesters - Joshua Williams is in jail right now for being a Ferguson protester. Here are details on how to support Josh #FreeJosh