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This page is about the protests in Houston. For the wider movement, see "Occupy" protests.
Occupy Houston
Part of the "Occupy" protests
DateOctober 6, 2011 (2011年10月06日) – ongoing
(13 years, 156 days)
Location
Caused byWealth inequality, Corporate influence of government, inter alia.
Methods
StatusOngoing with "occupy" movements having formed in other cities. See: List of "Occupy" protest locations.
Number
Other activity in Houston:
  • 200+ marchers
    (march on JP Morgan, October 2, 2011)[1]

Occupy Houston is an ongoing occupation protest that stands in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street.[2] The planned occupation officially started in Houston, Texas on Thursday October 6, 2011 when protesters returned from JP Morgan Chase Tower to establish an encampment at Hermann Square Plaza.[2] [3] During the JPMorgan Chase demonstration there were not any confrontations with the police and numerous different passerby were reported to have sympathized with the tone of the protesters.[4] [5] That same night the police were reported to have commented on how well behaved the protesters were.[6]


Occupy Houston is a local expression of the global movement to end the corporate corruption of our democracy

— Occupy Houston Organizers, Interview with Channel 2 KPRC[7]

Relocations

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It wasn't long before Occupy Houston moved for the first time. During the first week of the occupation Occupy Houston respectfully volunteered to evacuate the park for the Bayou City Art Festival earning Occupy Houston the nickname of "The Nicest Protesters in the World"[8] , and "Affable Protestors"[9] by the Culture Map.[7] A few of the artists participating in the Art Festival sympathized with Occupy Houston.[7] The location Occupy Houston moved to was Eleanor Tinsley Park where the demonstrators roughed out torrential downpours before finally erecting tents.[10] [7] Shortly after the rain ended, HPD ordered Occupy Houston to dismantle the tents and Occupy Houston promptly complied.[11]

Prior to moving to Elanor Tinlsey, Occupy Houston vowed to return back to City Hall[12] and they did.[13] Yet after spending a few days at City Hall the encampment was moved one last time to Tranquility Park -- this time the pressing issue forcing the move was the Energy Day festival in Houston which has Hermann Square rented.[14] Though Occupy Houston opted to obey the demands of the City evacuating Hermann Square, it did not support the Energy Festival. Instead, Occupy Houston protested the festival on the grounds of it's sponsorship by TransCanada, the company behind the Keystone XL Pipeline, and Valero which demanded a further 62ドル.8 million dollar tax refund.[15]

Planning

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The Official Planning for Occupy Houston started a week before the first protest.[16]

Teams

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There are numerous teams working within Occupy Houston:

  • A legal team consisting of members of the National Lawyers Guild.[17]
  • Warehouse (Catalog communal goods check-out and check-in)
  • Logistics
  • Web & Media
  • Facilitation (Help moderate the General Assembly)
  • Security
  • Medical
  • Food

Support from the Community

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Occupy Houston has found amazing support from the residents in the city. It was reported that a 42 inches (107 cm) flat screen TV was donated[18] , and 1,800ドル in donations.[19] In addition, numerous different bands and artists have played or showed support for Occupy Houston most notably including Bun B of UGK,[20] and the Free Radicals.[21]

This is something that I think everybody at some point and time should be concerned about as a resident of Houston and as a citizen of the world

— Bun B, Interview with the Houston Chronicle

Other Occupy communities have cited Occupy Houston as an example for the good organizational work. It was mentioned at Occupy San Diago that, "[Occupy Houston] just passed a proposal and action for a de-investment campaign. What are we doing with our GA? Let’s get back on track, guys."[22]

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References

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  1. ^ "Occupy Wall Street spin-offs come to Texas". ABC 13. The Associated Press. 2011年10月06日. Retrieved 2011年10月18日.
  2. ^ a b Jensen, Brian (2011年10月06日). "Houston to host Occupy Wall Street solidarity protest today". The Daily Cougar. University of Houston. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  3. ^ Crawford, Jessica (2011年10月12日). "The Occupy Movement Spreads to Houston". The Venture. El Gato Media Network. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  4. ^ Fountain, Ken (2011年10月06日). "OccupyHouston puts 'civility' in civil unrest at downtown protest". The West University Examiner. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  5. ^ Lupercio, George. "Houston participates in Occupy Wall Street protests". The Venture. El Gato Media Network.
  6. ^ Lezon, Dale. "60 Occupy Houston protesters wake up at City Hall". The Houston Chronicle. HPD on the scene this morning said the protesters have been peaceful and well-behaved.
  7. ^ a b c d "Occupy Houston Protesters Relocate". Channel 2. KPRC. 2011年10月07日. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  8. ^ Rudick, Tyler (2011年10月07日). "The Nicest Protestors in the World". Culture Map. Retrieved 2011年10月07日.
  9. ^ Rudick, Tyler (2011年10月09日). "Illustrating Occupy Houston: Our affable protestors move for the weekend". Houston. Culture Map. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  10. ^ "Heavy rain pounds Houston area, doesn't dampen Sunday events". ABC 13 KTRK. 2011年10月09日. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  11. ^ Acevedo, Jesus (2011年10月10日). "Protesters dismantle tents at Tinsley Park" . Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  12. ^ "Occupy Houston Protesters Sleep In Park". 39 Online: NewsFix. KIAH-TV Channel 39. 2011年10月07日. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  13. ^ Rudick, Tyler (2011年10月11日). "Hear why Bun B is down with Occupy Houston: An exclusive interview with the hip-hop legend". Houston. Culture Map. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  14. ^ Christian, Carol (2010年10月14日). "Occupy Houston, diminished in size, moves to Tranquillity Park". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2010年10月17日.
  15. ^ "Occupy Houston/Energy Day - Silent Protest Signs, Flyers Say It All". Houston Independent Media Center. 2011年10月16日. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  16. ^ Radley, Whitney (2011年09月30日). "Wall Street protests headed here? An Occupy Houston movement builds — in a most low-key way". Houston. Culture Map. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  17. ^ Shea, Brittanie (2011年10月06日). "Occupy Wall Street: 99 Percent Protesters March to City Hall for Occupy Houston". Houston Press. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  18. ^ Shellnutt, Kate (2011年10月17日). "The Occupy movement's 300ドルK bankroll, luxe requests". Newswatch. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  19. ^ Radley, Whitney (2011年10月17日). "Let Occupy Wall Street brag about 300,000ドル & "hot chicks"; Occupy Houston is good with its 1,800ドル". Houston. Culture Map. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  20. ^ Stanton, Robert (2011年10月12日). "Bun B joins Occupy Houston protests". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.
  21. ^ "'Occupy Houston' protest set for Thursday". Your WestU News. The West University Examiner. 2012年10月05日.
  22. ^ Holslin, Peter (2011年10月12日). "A weekend with Occupy San Diego". San Diego City Beat. Retrieved 2011年10月17日.

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