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Eight former Black Panthers were arrested January 23rd in California, New York and Florida on charges related to the 1971 killing of a San Francisco police officer. Similar charges were thrown out after it was revealed that police used torture to extract confessions when some of these same men were arrested in New Orleans in [...]

SAD SAD SAD DAY FOR DC DJs
“All of our store has been pretty much destroyed,” says co-owner Chris Stiles.

Texas Governor Perry today granted clemency to Kenneth Foster. Thanks to everyone who helped by sending an email. All those who couldn’t take the time, don’t worry, we’re going to fight for this revolution without your lazy ass.
END THE DEATH PENALTY! USPET THE SETUP!

 
Rather than adopting the disastrous heavy-handed anti-gang polices of neighboring Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, which have actually led to an escalation of violence and repression, the Nicaraguan police several years ago launched an intervention program aimed at engaging young men to turn them away from gang life.
Rehabilitation not incarceration! UPSET THE SETUP!

“Which Side Are You On?” - Rebel Diaz
Via DaveyD

Congress and the Administration must redirect public dollars domestically for a comprehensive action plan to restore the Gulf!
On this second anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, raise your voice to demand dedicated resources for a just recovery.
UPSET THE SETUP!

Kenneth Foster was sentenced to death ten years ago for the murder of Michael LaHood, a white man. The trial judge, the prosecutor, and the jury that sentenced him to die admit he never killed anyone.
FREEKENNETH.com
I just sent a message to Governor Perry, the Board of Pardons and Paroles and every member of the Texas [...]

DC Kids: Fattest in the nation
F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America, 2007
UPSET THE SETUP! Healthier options in DC Public Schools and community markets! Tell your local corner store owner that DC kids deserver better!
There is a war on youth of color and they are feeding you your own death! Where [...]

Twenty-nine year old Tayon Glover was shot at about 10 p.m. Thursday night at 14th and Girard streets northwest. His brother, Ralph Anwan Glover (aka Big G aka Genghis the Ghetto Prince of Backyard Band, and star of the HBO series The Wire) has called for peace and an end to the eye [...]

It is a sad reality that even the brokest American’s are still ‘richer’ than most of the planet. Check for yourself - global income comparison tool based on figures from the World Bank Development Research Group

While the powers that be would rather have you all worked up about about Michael Vick, we are going to rally for the Jena 6!
Sign the petition - Mychal Bell’s sentancing is September 20th. Trying to roll? Get at me in the comments…
The struggle to free the Jena 6 must be spread far and wide. [...]

From NPR’s On The Media
As concerns over immigration rise, so too have fears over Latin American gangs. One in particular, MS-13, has received much attention of late, some dubbing them the world’s most dangerous gang. But Kevin Pranis, co-author of a recent report, found that MS-13 is less organized network than global brand.
Hat tip to [...]

US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigns. To be replaced by a giant robot or Homeland Security director…

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Part of Richmond’s First Hip Hop Summit
Soul Power Friday: Featuring Scienz of Life, Head Roc War Machine and Mic Source @ 7pm at Tropical Soul Lounge 314 N. 2nd Street Richmond Virginia on Friday August 24th
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• The Head-Roc War Machine will also be at The 5th Annual Happily Natural festival. Starts noon at Hotchkiss [...]

Peaceful protesters stop police provocateurs from starting a riot at the Stop the SPP protests in Montebello Quebec. CEP President Dave Coles confronts men with rocks and sticks.
Toronto Star report
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UPDATE - 8.23.07
Quebec provincial police admitted Thursday that their officers disguised themselves as demonstrators during the protests at the North American leaders summit [...]

If you’ve been following the stencil scene for the last few years, then you know doubt have heard about the Klutch, who lives and paints in the Pacific Northwest.
On June 30th Klutch had a heart attack and and only now is starting to get his strength back. But the experience set him back $35000 in [...]