Next Steps:  With the Fort Worth Police Department and TABC conducting internal investigations of the raid on Sunday, June 28, 2009, and Mayor Moncrief asking the US Attorney to review the police investigation, it is critical that citizens of Fort Worth continue to demand a separate and independent investigation.

We are asking our Fort Worth and Tarrant County members, families, and friends to attend the Fort Worth City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 14th.  We need a show of support and solidarity from the Fort Worth/Tarrant County community to demand accountability and action.

Action:  Show up to support the call for an independent investigation of the Fort Worth Police Department's Raid on the Rainbow Lounge.

• Arrive by 6:00 pm to secure a seat or standing room.
• Dress appropriately for a city council meeting.
• Look for organizers wearing "Fairness Fort Worth" t-shirts or buttons.  They will ask you to sign in with them.
• It will be a long evening as there are 77 agenda items.  Be prepared.  "Fairness Fort Worth" spokesperson Jon Nelson is scheduled to speak under the "Public Comment" part of the agenda. (With respect to parents wishing to bring their children, please arrive and stay for the first hour or so and then leave if children need to eat or go to bed.)
• It will not be required or necessary for everyone to speak, but it is important to have a large number of supporters present.  We encourage families, parents, friends, faith leaders, and straight allies to attend to reflect the diversity of support.

As a Fort Worth constituent and citizen, your presence alone will affirm to Mayor Moncrief and to each City Council Member that you are concerned about your community and that you want action.

YOU make equality happen!

We will continue to update you on events and plans. Please visit our website and blog at www.equalitytexas.org.