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| On the Fairfax Campus, students participate in a “die-in” demonstration in solidarity with the people of Ferguson, Mo., joining protests across the country raising awareness of police conduct. Photo by Alexis Glenn |
On December 1st 2014, students of George Mason University staged a peace protest known as a “die-in” on their Fairfax Campus in support of Michael Brown, the Ferguson teen who was maliciously shot by officer Darren Wilson earlier in the year. About 150 students took part of the protest put together by seniors Christina “Liz” Lee and Donna Smith. Held for 15 minutes, students lay on the ground to bring light and raise awareness about police conduct in America, specifically towards African Americans and people of color. Surprised by the output, Lee told Sudha Kamath an in-school journalist for GMU that “The turnout is absolutely amazing, we just put this together in 24 hours. Everyone was more than willing to participate. This situation is not just about Ferguson… or black and brown… this happens in Fairfax… D.C. … Virginia… Maryland.” Seeing this event forehand, it was a confirmation that people from all walks of life could come together and stand for a common cause.
As the event ended I interviewed Brandy Asher, a female African American student who took part of the protest. We discussed the reasons; these types of protests are needed to bring light to the unjust treatment of African Americans by police officers throughout the country. Also giving her opinion on Michael Browns death and verdict, Brandy gave a great insight to what change can happen if everyone comes together to fight for a positive cause.
The video below shows a fraction of the fifteen minutes that George Mason Students took part of the peaceful protest known a “die-in”.
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