The Journey
USS Maine Monument, Columbus Circle, Manhattan, NYC
December 18th, 5:45 AM
The Movement launched from Central Park at 6:00 AM. Each team member present for the inaugural footsteps of the moving protest represented causes bigger than themselves. All 10 runners started the journey with a 10 mile run through Manhattan to Brooklyn followed by a police escort of unknown agenda. They then touched ground at their first checkpoint of the 275 mile trip to DC in Prospect Park.
Checkpoint 1: Prospect Park Send-Off (Mile 10)
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NYC
December 18th, 7:45 AM
The first checkpoint on the route to DC was held in Prospect Park in partnership with NYC DSA. The team heard from speakers on the NYC DSA Ecosocialist working group, Conrad Blackburn and the leads of DSA Running Club. The Ecosocialist working group voiced important concerns about energy security, the fossil fuel industry and monopolistic corporations but offered hope by explaining their work in fighting for public renewables and decarbonizing our energy systems. Conrad Blackburn talked about the politics of the people, such as his campaign in the run for Harlem Assembly and the need for action against authoritarianism. The team then ran through Prospect Park before venturing out of NYC on the road to DC.
Partners: NYC DSA, NYC DSA Ecosocialists, DSA Running Club, Conrad Blackburn
Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton
December 18th, 7:00 PM
After a full day of running, the team arrived at checkpoint 2 in Princeton, where the incredible Climate Revolution Action Network joined for a 1 mile arrival jog from St. Paul Roman Catholic Church to the Nassau Presbyterian Church. At Nassau Presbyterian Church, the team participated in a public forum hosted by Climate Revolution around their 'Make Polluters Pay' campaign and the fight to pass NJ’s own Climate Superfund Act. We highlighted the work of NYC climate activists, such as MIchael Magazine, who journeyed to Princeton with us to speak about the importance of a Climate Superfund Act and important steps to take after it is passed to ensure its success. We then ventured out into the uncertainty of the night to our next checkpoint in Pennsylvania.
Partners: Climate Revolution Action Network, Nassau Presbyterian Church
Liberty Bell, Philadelphia
December 19th, 7:15 AM
Our third checkpoint was the City of Brotherly Love. In partnership with Joe Blanchet, we attempted to host a group run from the Liberty Bell to the Rocky Steps with a mutual aid drive for clothing and non-perishable foods at the meet up. Unfortunately, we were rained out and had to cancel the group run. A few people still showed up with mutual aid to be delivered to underserved communities in Wilmington, Delaware, and the moment sparked meaningful dialogue about collective action and how to fight against authoritarianism.
Partners: Joe Blanchet
Friendship House, Wilmington
December 19th, 3:00 PM
The team then transported the mutual aid collected in Philly to our fourth checkpoint in Wilmington, Friendship House. Friendship House is a social services organization that offers supporting services, training, clothing and food to the Wilmington Community. We had the chance to drop off some clothing and food and learn more about the incredible work Friendship House does during a tour of the facilities. The team then gathered and set out for the second night of running on the route to DC.
Partners: Friendship House Wilmington
Checkpoint 5: Baltimore Rally (Mile 210)
Baltimore City Hall, Baltimore
December 20th, 12:00 PM
Our 5th and final checkpoint before DC was Baltimore. We partnered with Sunrise Movement Baltimore to put on a rally against the energy monopoly, Baltimore Gas and Electric. From Sunrise Movement Baltimore: “We demand the reliable, affordable, clean power we deserve!” Our goal was to make sure BGE knows that the people of Baltimore and beyond will fight against the exploitation of Baltimore's working class families. The event perfectly encapsulated the harms of placing corporate interest ahead of the needs of the people, as we see all too often with the current presidential administration. After the rally, the team took on the final leg of the journey to DC.
Partners: Sunrise Movement Baltimore
The Capitol Building, Washington DC
December 21th, 10:00 AM
The team ran directly into the belly of the beast for the finish line of the 275 mile journey. Accompanied by runners from DC and organizations like 50501 and Flare, we held a 5k around the Capitol building. Culminating in a group gathering, final thoughts on the project were shared before the long journey officially wrapped.
Partners: 50501, Flare DC
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