Sarah Griesbach and Elizabeth Vega

Recorded October 5, 2014 41:16 minutes
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Id: mby012689

Description

Sarah Griesbach (42) and her friend and fellow activist, Elizabeth Vega (47) talk about their leadership in recent protests and demonstrations in Ferguson, MO, which were a result of the recent death of local teen, Michael Brown, who was shot and killed by a police officer.

Subject Log / Time Code

Sarah Griesbach (42) talks about the events that she and her friend and fellow activist, Elizabeth Vega (47) were involved in the night of October 4, 2014: They, and 18 other people, attended the St. Louis Symphony, and did a demonstration that was a "Requiem for Mike Brown," that was in the middle of the Symphony's performance.
EV talks about the direct action that they did at the Cardinal's Busch Stadium in St. Louis, and how she and SG were arrested as a result.
SG talks about what exactly happened to Ferguson, MO, teen, Michael Brown, in early August, and talks about some of the racial tensions in St. Louis, MO.
SG talks about her place in the recent protests, and how she only wanted to be present if she was being helpful.
SG talks about a celebration that she, E, and some activists and children had had, and a symbolic swing that they hung on a tree that was eventually cut down by management.
SG talks about why it is important to her that she brings her white children to the recent Ferguson, MO, protests.
EV and SG talks about why they were compelled to act after the death of Michael Brown.

Participants

  • Sarah Griesbach
  • Elizabeth Vega

Recording Locations

Wellspring Church

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach