On July 7, 2022, The Freedom BLOC, Akron Democratic Socialists of America, and Serve the People Akron held a press conference to release their list of demands of the City of Akron. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 The press release begins: “We are not here to have a conversation when we are under militarized occupation, while there are guns pointed at us, tear gas and pepper spray choking us. 💔 We are here to seek accountability. ✊🏽 Residents of Akron and surrounding communities are being hurt and are dying. The local police have waged war on peaceful protestors and innocent neighbors. It is the police who have escalated at every step. Disarm and Demilitarize all local police entities and forces. We cannot have negotiations or conversations until there is immediate and long-lasting accountability.” 👉🏾Swipe left to read “The 12 Demands” made to the mayor and the city of Akron. 📸: @anniekadlecek