Aerin Creer or @AngelAerin777 Started a thread on twitter that essentially became a How To Pack For Protesting!
Twitter users have created a How to Pack for protesting thread on the social media site. The thread may prove useful, especially after the official charges were announced in George Floyd’s murder.
The city of Minneapolis is under a curfew after the mayor declared so, following the announcement of chargers for Derek Chauvin. The former officer has been charged with 3rd-degree murder and 2nd Degree Manslaughter. Floyd’s family, along with others have expressed anger towards the D.A pursuing the lesser charges.
As Minnesota prepares for another night of protest and demonstrations, protesters are coming together to help each other get ready.
Aerin Creer understands that some people may be underestimating the gravity of entering violent protests. Thus she put together a thread that became the:
How to pack for protesting!
Before you leave to go protest do your essentials check!
Some of y’all aren’t ready to go into violent protests and i think you should prepare better.
Masks, glasses, gloves, hoodies, sneakers, backpack, washcloth, cellular data OFF.— AerinCreer (@AngelAerin777) May 28, 2020
Make sure your backpack is protesting ready!
In your backpack, you should have snacks, water, a charger, and CASH. No debit, no credit. Hop turnstiles, don’t pay there’s a camera right there. The washcloth is to drench in milk or white vinegar for tearg*s.
— AerinCreer (@AngelAerin777) May 28, 2020
Footwear is key, and a couple of key don’ts during a protest
Sneakers, running shoes. Wear nondescript clothing with no logos or details. All black to distort.
DONT:
talk to press
Walk in front of news cameras or give your names to reporters.
Keep eyes, nose, lips COVERED.
Walking, bikes, trains >> Uber— AerinCreer (@AngelAerin777) May 28, 2020
Protesting is a full-day of work be ready! Hoodie Size is Everything
Make sure your hoodie is the right size and has a drawstring hood. Tie It tight around your face, hiding your hair and locking your goggles in. They’re less likely to fall if your do it this way and nobody can pull your hair.
Go with a friend.
— AerinCreer (@AngelAerin777) May 28, 2020
Keep a Low Profile and if you must “LOOT smartly”
Throw on a hat. Bend the brim and keep it LOW.
Don’t throw up gang signs or any identifying signs to your group or organization.
Again, a fucking bike is probably your best bet. If you’re looting a target, grab a damn bike if It has air in its tires.— AerinCreer (@AngelAerin777) May 28, 2020
Advice for Photogs, Some Love, and Final Thoughts
Final thoughts. I’m not going to tell you to have a weapon on your because that would be irresponsible…but if I were to say bring a weap*n just remember don’t bring a kn*fe to a g*n fight 🥵. If a bl*de is all you have, slash don’t st*b.
— AerinCreer (@AngelAerin777) May 28, 2020
There you have it the complete How To Pack for protesting brought to you buy Aerin Creer. Happy Protesting everyone and for more tips follow the entire thread here!.
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