By: John Bush
The Peaceful Streets Project held their second annual police accountability summit on Saturday, with around 500 in attendance during the event and around 40 participating in that evenings cop watch, organizers are calling the event a big success. Bobby Seale, founding chairman and national organizer of the black panther party keynoted the event speaking to a packed crowd. He told of his background, the history of the black panther party, and shared some organizing tips with the crowd. Police Accountability activists old and new were equally excited to see Mr. Seale speak.
During the event, PSP co-founder Antonio Buehler handed out several awards to activists and police for their activities the past year. Among them, Richard Boland, of PSP Austin was awarded activist of the year, PSP chapter of the year went to Sandusky Ohio, the officer who received corrupt cop of the year, Austin’s own, Art Acevedo! Organizers are already gearing up for next years summit which hopes to be even bigger and better than this year’s. To learn more or get involved, visit peacefulstreets.com