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Book Synopsis: From June 12, 2020, until the passage of the state law making the occupation a felony two months later, peaceful protesters set up camp at Nashville's Legislative Plaza and renamed it for Ida B. Wells. Central to the occupation was Justin Jones, a student of Fisk University and Vanderbilt Divinity School whose place at the forefront of the protests brought him and the occupation to the attention of the Tennessee state troopers, state and US senators, and Governor Bill Lee. The result was two months of solidarity in the face of rampant abuse, community in the face of state-sponsored terror, and standoff after standoff at the doorsteps of the people's house with those who claimed to represent them. In this, his first book, Jones describes those two revolutionary months of nonviolent resistance against a police state that sought to dehumanize its citizens.
The People's Plaza is a rumination on the abuse of power, and a vision of a more just, equitable, anti-racist Nashville—a vision that kept Jones and those with him posted on the plaza through intense heat, unprovoked arrests, vandalism, theft, and violent suppression. It is a first-person account of hope, a statement of intent, and a blueprint for nonviolent resistance in the American South and elsewhere.
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Are you ready to be inspired by a tale of courage, resilience, and the power of peaceful protest? Look no further than "The People’s Plaza: Sixty-Two Days of Nonviolent Resistance." This gripping account takes you on a journey through Nashville's Legislative Plaza, where brave protesters stood their ground against a police state. From the very first page, you'll be captivated by Justin Jones' extraordinary experience at the forefront of history.
Join Justin Jones, a remarkable student from Fisk University and Vanderbilt Divinity School, as he fearlessly confronts state troopers, senators, and even Governor Bill Lee. For sixty-two days, these nonviolent warriors faced relentless abuse and state-sponsored terror. But through it all, they held their ground, forming an unbreakable bond of solidarity that reverberated across the nation.
The People’s Plaza is a powerful reflection on the abuse of power and a call for a more just and equitable society. As you immerse yourself in Jones' first-hand account, you'll be transported to a Nashville where hope and tenacity prevailed, even in the face of adversity. This book is not just a statement of intent, but also a blueprint for nonviolent resistance that transcends geographic boundaries, offering valuable lessons for all who seek change.
Ready to embark on this inspiring journey and discover the strength of the human spirit? Follow this link to get your copy of "The People’s Plaza: Sixty-Two Days of Nonviolent Resistance" now.
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