“#NoThanks for Stolen Lives on Stolen Land” Protest (Oakland)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Join us as we say #NoThanks to the celebration of colonization and animal exploitation.

While it can be nice to gather with loved ones and express gratitude, Thanksgiving marks the genocide of Indigenous peoples and the death of over 40 million turkeys every year. But we are not staying silent in the face of injustice.

DxE activists have investigated turkey farms across the country, rescuing well over 100 turkeys in the process. Just recently, investigators documented horrific abuse at a California Foster Farms turkey farm, including dead baby birds whose eyes and brains were eaten out by insects. Four individuals, including a tiny baby turkey named Georgie, were rescued, so they would not have to die a miserable death in a farm or a slaughterhouse.

At this action, we will nonviolently protest against this violent holiday, expose Foster Farms’ abuse, and share Georgie’s story with the public.

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When: Wednesday, November 23rd at 5pm

Where: Meeting on Chabot Rd & College Ave in Oakland, right by Crossroads Trading

Wear whatever you’d like. All materials will be provided.

Accessibility: This action will involve a 0.3 mile walk between the meeting location and the protest location as well as standing in place for about one hour. If you’d like us to bring a chair for you, please email protest@directactioneverywhere.com. The legal risk of this protest is low.

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