Culver City Protesters Demand Media Giants Sign 'Business for Democracy Pledge' Ahead of November Election
On a sweltering Saturday, nearly 100 voters, local business owners, and community members gathered in downtown Culver City. They marched towards Sony Pictures Studios, Apple, Pinterest, and Amazon MGM Studios, advocating for the companies to endorse the 'Business for Democracy Pledge' ahead of the November elections. The event, organized by Culver City and Friends Rising along with Keep Showing Up, had previously seen letters sent to the CEOs without any replies. Following speeches at City Hall, participants proceeded to Sony Pictures, where they encountered posters for 'The Social Reckoning.' Phil Ansell stressed the importance of corporate involvement in safeguarding democracy, while Vice-Mayor Bryan 'Bubba' Fish pointed out Culver City's significant media influence. This demonstration was part of a broader national initiative aimed at enhancing civic engagement.
Key facts
- Around 100 people gathered in Culver City for a rally and march on a Saturday.
- Protesters targeted Sony Pictures Studios, Apple, Pinterest, and Amazon MGM Studios, demanding they sign the 'Business for Democracy Pledge'.
- The event was led by local groups Culver City and Friends Rising and Keep Showing Up.
- Letters were sent to the CEOs of all four corporations; no responses have been received.
- The march started at Culver City's City Hall, proceeded to Sony Pictures Studios, and ended outside Culver Studios (owned by Amazon MGM).
- Speakers included Phil Ansell, Bryan 'Bubba' Fish, and Reverend Dr. Frances Wattman Rosenau.
- The protest was part of a nationwide series in collaboration with May Day Strong.
- Organizers referenced the January 6, 2021 insurrection and urged companies to publicly oppose efforts to undermine the November election.
Entities
Artists
- Phil Ansell
- Bryan "Bubba" Fish
- Frances Wattman Rosenau
- Amy Schur
Institutions
- Sony Pictures Studios
- Apple
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Culver City and Friends Rising
- Keep Showing Up
- May Day Strong
- PowerSwitch Action
- National Nurses United
- Singing Resistance Santa Monica
- Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE)
- Culver City Presbyterian Church
- Los Angeles Times
Locations
- Culver City
- United States
- California
- Los Angeles