March 27th, 2021
Henderson, NV
Wanted by the People : Ryan Fryman
MTAH made an unannounced visit to Fryman’s neighborhood in Henderson for the 2nd time.
The goal was simple. Spread awareness of his past & actions concerning the death of Jorge Gomez.
People within the community were not happy to see MTAH taping, handing out flyer, chalking the sidewalks and the front of his home. One neighbor confronted the group saying “HE IS MY FRIEND”
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Las Vegas, NV
Minister Stretch Sanders cuts the ribbon to the new headquarters of New Era LV & The Stretch for Change Foundation.
” Dreams do come true!
King’s & Queens!!!!!!
We give you the People’s House
The People’s House is the headquarters of New Era Las Vegas and The Stretch For Change Foundation.
More Than A Hashtag
March 19th, 2021
Henderson, NV
”Another direct action outside of Officer John Squeo neighborhood:
WANTED by the people for the murder of Jorge Gomez!!
We were able to talk to more neighbors and engage with those in traffic outside of the neighborhood.
Our demands are simple
1. Release the body cam footage
2. Arrest the officers who killed Jorge Gomez
3. DA Wolfson DO YOUR JOB! “
More Than A Hashtag takes over the Las Vegas Strip
“ 3/6/2021 The people marched the strip to spread the word that George Floyd’s trial was beginning today!
This is the beginning of jury selection but the start to a big change.
Many people ask us if we truly believe they will prosecute and lock up his killer.
We say yes
New Era Las Vegas Presents : Black History in the Hood
Saturday February 27th, 2021
2pm - 4pm
Villa Capri Apartments, Las Vegas, NV
“A Black History Celebration
A Day of Service, Love and Peace
We will be out in the community celebrating Black History and Black Culture.
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Friday, Feb. 19, 2021
Lloyd D. George Courthouse
Las Vegas, NV
Jorge Gomez Press Conference 2 &
Birthday Celebration event by More Than A Hashtag
On Friday February 19th the family of Jorge Gomez along with their attorneys, friends and allies held a second press conference in front of the Federal Courthouse to announce the new video evidence from that night along with the name of the 5th officer involved in the killing of Jorge Gomez.
“A Human. A Son. A Brother. A Cousin. A Friend.”
Wanted by The People
Saturday Feb. 6,2021
Henderson, NV
LVMPD Officer Andrew Locher was given an early morning wake up call by More Than A Hashtag for his involvement in the death of #JorgeGomez on June 1st,2020.
Wanted by The People
Saturday Jan. 30,2021
Henderson, NV
LVMPD Officer Vernon Ferguson was 1 of 4 officers (edit: 5* • 5th officer has yet to be named) involved in the death of #JorgeGomez on June 1st, 2020. Ferguson fired 4 of 19 fatal shots that night. This is the 3rd officers house More Than A Hashtag has paid an early visit to (8 am wake up calls).
“A Day of Service, Love & Peace”
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
New Era Las Vegas, community members & Matt Kelley Elementary School
came together to put on an event for the community at Sherman Gardens Apartments.
The morning after Thanksgiving, the city of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and the Nevada Dept. of Transportation demolished a houseless encampment (video here) that had been developed and maintained by various organizations in Las Vegas including Food Not Bombs LV, New Leaf Community, The Sidewalk Project and Las Vegas Liberation.
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“ Sergeant Ryan Fryman of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is wanted by The People for never being properly held accountable in the June 1, 2020 death of Jorge Gomez.
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Tatee & Baby Tlalli in the Valley of Fire
Words by Tatee :
“ Since it is
(Native American Heritage Month)
I want to honor all Indigenous Single mother’s.
Since this topic is (silenced) and not fully spoken on.
It is indeed still very common.
I am raising ~copal~ for these strong wombn..
As many American’s awaited the Presidential Election results, a couple Las Vegas organizers and residents met in front of the infamous Lloyd D. George Courthouse on Las Vegas Blvd. to speak on mutual aid.
Couple different organizations introduced themselves to newcomers & discussed what people can do to help the community without the help / dependence of the 2 party system and it’s “winner”.
The change we’re all hoping for isn’t going to come from the election winner. It starts locally.
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November 1st and 2nd are known as Dia De Los Muertos / Day of The Dead. A Mexican tradition celebrated across the world as a day of remembrance for family, friends and ancestors who’ve passed away. The celebration includes decorating grave sites with flowers, candles and food as well as building “ofrendas” or altars to encapsulate all members they are celebrating / remembering.
As of October 30th, 2020 - The U.S. has renamed November 1st as the National Day of Remembrance for “Americans Killed by Illegal Aliens”. Some people have found this to be very insulting to tradition.
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Las Vegas Metro Police officers attempting to arrest protesters during a takeover of Las Vegas Blvd.
“Fuck the System” peaceful protest took place Saturday October 24th on the Las Vegas Strip days before Halloween.
Various group leaders including : Las Vegas Liberation, More Than A Hashtag and Africa Movement set out to show the city and tourist the injustice of the system and of LVMPD.
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Mayhi Medrano, 20, Fort Mohave, Arizona.
A lot has changed in the life of Mayhi since I last saw him, a year ago.
Battle scars including: a break up, losing shared custody of his child, depression, starting a new relationship, awaiting a second child and spending some time in jail has changed who he is.
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5 months after the death of Jorge Gomez and 3 years after the death of Tashi Brown,
More Than A Hashtag set up a march from the Trump Tower on the Strip to the Lloyd D. George Courthouse in Downtown Las Vegas in their honor.
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Members from Fifth Sun Project + Jingle Dancers Amaya & Jonnette preparing for the march as the sun sets.
“Fuck I.C.E. Protest” was set up by members of Las Vegas Liberation and African Movement LV to honor those who’ve suffered in custody. With recent reports of hysterectomies and abuse of children nation wide, the protesters set to hold a peaceful protest and candle lit vigil in front of the Las Vegas Immigration and Customs Enforcement Center on Las Vegas Blvd.
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Fawn Douglas and activist line up in front of the I.C.E. Center on Las Vegas Blvd.
Fawn as NUWUArt took action after various reports of the hysterectomies and sterilizations made to various immigrant women without their consent in I.C.E. Detention Facilities across the U.S.
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Fifth Sun Project is a collective & community empowerment group representing the Southern Paiute Territory in Las Vegas.
They’ve been organizing fundraisers locally, contributing to Food Not Bombs’ feed the houseless and participating in events that include Indigenous movements, veganism, animal rights and racial justice.
The group also performs as a danza collective.
