tj (i make it past the end)<p>CALL TO ACTION: SHOW UP FOR SAPELO ISLAND! (Georgia and Online!)</p><p>WHEN: April 16, 2025 @ 8 am.</p><p>WHERE: Georgia Supreme Court Steps</p><p>Nathan Deal Judicial Center, 330 Capitol Avenue, S.E., 1st Floor, Suite 1100, Atlanta, Georgia 30334. </p><p>Online Zoom Call <a href="https://www.gasupreme.us/watch/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">gasupreme.us/watch/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>On April 16, 2025, the Georgia Supreme Court will hear a landmark case that will shape the future of Sapelo Island and its historic Gullah-Geechee community. This referendum is not just a legal battle—it’s a fight for cultural survival, ancestral land rights, and justice for a community that has stewarded this land for generations. </p><p>Why Your Presence Matters:</p><p>The Gullah-Geechee people of Sapelo Island have preserved their language, traditions, and connection to the land despite centuries of systemic challenges. Now, their right to self-determination hangs in the balance. By showing up, you send a powerful message: the world is watching, and we stand united in demanding fairness, respect, and the protection of this irreplaceable heritage. </p><p>This is more than a court case.</p><p>It’s about honoring the resilience of a community fighting to safeguard their home from displacement, unchecked development, and erasure. It’s about upholding the principle that “land, legacy, and liberty” are not just ideals—they are rights. </p><p>Join Us on April 16, 2025:</p><p>Where: Georgia Supreme Court, Atlanta </p><p>Time: Gather by 8:00 AM (hearing begins at 10:00 AM) </p><p>Bring: Signs of solidarity (respectful and non-confrontational), your voice, and your resolve. </p><p>Spread the Word:</p><p>Share this message, carpool with neighbors, and amplify the call to protect Sapelo Island. </p><p>Use <a href="https://diaspora.im/tags/StandWithSapelo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StandWithSapelo</span></a> to unite our voices. </p><p><a href="https://diaspora.im/tags/StandWithSapelo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StandWithSapelo</span></a> <a href="https://diaspora.im/tags/GullahGeechee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GullahGeechee</span></a> <a href="https://diaspora.im/tags/MutualAid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MutualAid</span></a></p>