A fan (and/or hater) left a negative comment on Yandy's page on a recent post about her using the protests as a means of "clout chasing." That clearly pissed Yandy off, because she took time out to clap back and defend herself. According to Yandy, it wouldn't make sense to "leave her children and her husband Mendeecees behind for clout." Furthermore, she thinks the detractor doesn't value the lives of black women.
Two reality stars have been arrested again while protesting in Louisville, Kentucky. Porsha Williams and Yandy Smith were part of a group of 70 people placed in handcuffs on "Good Trouble Tuesday", a large demonstration planned for the BreonnaCon convention. WHAS 11 reports that the group began marching at Louisville's South Central Park to the Louisville Metro Police Department Training Academy, Churchill Downs, and Cardinal stadium, but when they reached the city's Denny Crum overpass, police were waiting for them. Authorities arrested protestors for "blocking several intersections" and said they'll be charged with obstructing the roadway and disorderly conduct.
Porsha defended BreonnaCon on Instagram and Yandy did as well. "I, nor anyone else was paid a booking fee to be here. 2nd WE DO NOT MOVE WITH OUT BREONNA’S MOM and family leading us. And yes we are certainly going to continue to come back until there is justice." Organizer/Until Freedom founder Tamika D. Mallory also once again set the record straight about the name BreonnaCon; "We believe that Breonna deserves a con," said Mallory. Specifically, she defended the beauty event, noting it was especially appropriate because Breonna enjoyed all things beauty.
Some of the Internet is none too pleased with the announcement of a multi-day community convention in remembrance of Breonna Taylor while others think it's a perfect way to bring more awareness to a fight for justice. Until Freedom, the intersectional social justice organization founded by Tamika D. Mallory has announced final details for BreonnaCon, a four-day community convention in Louisville, Kentucky. An official press release details it as a "first-of-its-kind community convention that will include a community "Bre-BQ", workshops, trainings, plenaries, women's and men's empowerment programs, a school supplies giveaway, and a Faith Revival at Kingdom Fellowship Center. Additionally on "Good Trouble Tuesday" there will be a "massive demonstration" throughout the streets of Louisville calling for justice for the unarmed EMT who was gunned down by police in her home.
