Out of tragedy, a chuckle; even, perhaps, a hearty guffaw
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“friends”
Friends of slain Brooklyn social justice activist Ryan Carson have raised over $68,000 for themselves to help the group to 'take time off of work to properly mourn.'
Describing themselves as 'working class people', a 'collective' of Ryan's close friends launched the fundraiser in response to the activist's killing at 3:50am on Monday.
Because they are still 'reeling from a brutal loss', the GoFundMe asks for donations to 'ease the burden and stress of this horrifying situation so that we can have space and time to grieve, and remember Ryan.'
From their begging bowl:
Hi everyone.
We are a collective of Ryan's close friends, reeling from a brutal loss. We are asking for your help on behalf of his partner in easing the burden and stress of this horrifying situation so that we can have space and time to grieve, and remember Ryan. Immediate needs are to offset the costs of working class people taking time off of work to properly mourn.
If you Google 'Ryan Carson', you'll hear (and now see) about the tragedy that struck on early Monday morning. But if you look past the breaking news, you'll see news on his legislative victories, you'll probably find his social media accounts filled with thoughts and memories, and you'll find collections of his artistic works to date. We hope you may find his thoughts on mutual aid, his works of advocacy, and understand that his radical principles of community care, justice, and dismantling an individualized profit-centered way of life are worth carrying forward in our own communities.
It is this time of remembrance and healing that will allow for reflection; we thank you in advance for any material support you can provide.
In pain and gratitude,
Ryan's Friends
