Amplify Ferguson
We are a team of journalists, non-profit professionals, media producers and civic activists. Like so many around the world we stand in peaceful, action-oriented solidarity with the citizens of Ferguson, Missouri.
"History is written by the victors." ~Winston Churchill
Our mission is to help Ferguson residents tell their story in their own words to a world ready to listen. At this critical moment in American history, the project will provide professionally produced and unfiltered dispatches from Ferguson via media broadcast partnerships with print, radio and online publications.
The driving belief behind this project is simple: community leaders everywhere are directly accountable to their citizens. The difficult and necessary work of ensuring transparency, safety and justice can be done when citizens are actively engaged and their voices are truly heard.
We need your help. Your support will allow us to work directly with community leaders and local organizations as they define a path for a better future in Ferguson and beyond.
Project Events
Topics of Interest
Are Local Organizations Involved In This Effort?
Yes.
Amplify Ferguson is working closesly with a diverse mix of grassroots groups and local chapters of national non-profits.
There are several local organizations involved with Amplify Ferguson including: The United Way, Girls Incorporated and The Salvation Army.
Our team will be working on-the-ground every day of the week with relief groups and civic action organizations. We have also engaged local social impact leaders to facilitate the weekend community workshops. Amplify Ferguson has partnered with nearly a dozen local service organizations, mental health professionals, civic activists, employment development projects and faith-based groups. This list of local community partners will continue to grow.
Who Is On The Team?
We are a group of concerned citizens from around the country. Our diverse professional expertise includes Media, Civic Engagement and Nonprofit Development.
RuDee Sade Lipscomb, Founder + Lead Organizer
Lucas Alvarado-Farrar, Visual Director
Jana Landon, Community Workshop Director
Sofia Whitehead, Managing Director
Janelle Harris, Media Director
There is a supportive community of editors, speakers, academics, poets, policy advocates, artists and volunteers supporting the daily broadcast efforts virtually with their skills from around the world. A limited number will travel to join our core leadership on the ground in Ferguson to deliver the community workshops.
How Will The Funds Be Allocated?
Your support will help us cover the hard costs of the project such as travel, food, workshop supplies and equipment.
CLICK HERE for the itemized project expense budget.
We have all donated our personal funds and time in planning Amplify Ferguson. This is a completely volunteer project. There are no staff and no employees.
Our team is diligently working with sponsors and the local community to maximize spending efficiency and reduce costs through in-kind support and donated services wherever possible.
What Is The Long Term Impact Of This Project?
The primary impact is in providing an unfiltered and direct connection between the people of Ferguson and the world. These perspectives and personal accounts will be globally distributed and documented. During this historic moment in American history, the people of Ferguson will have an unbiased and open platform to tell their story, on their terms.
Our communtity impact initiatives and workshops are designed to connect local residents with local support and resources. A central part of our mission is supporting the ongoing work of local residents ready to determine the future of their city. We are offering community organizer training, citizen journalism training, music therapy workshops and legal rights education.
How Long Will You Be In Ferguson?
From September 20th - October 4th.
We will continue to support community mobilization and civic education efforts on an ongoing basis.
Where Can I Follow The Project?:
www.amplifyferguson.com
We will also be sharing daily updates and daily dispatches via Facebook and YouTube. The professionally produced broadcasts created by our team will be featured daily in national, regional and global media outlets.
Our team deeply appreciates your support.
Thank you for standing with the people of Ferguson, Missouri.
No matter where you are or what you're able to contribute, you can make a positive difference in the world. Take a stand for truth, empowered citizens and lasting change. In Ferguson and in your local community.
You absolutely can make a difference. Choose to do so.
