In light of infuriating but predictable failures of the justice system, we pledge continued support for Breonna Taylor’s family and those who organize, protest, and demand justice for her every day, especially those community leaders and members carrying on this critical work in Louisville. Here are some ways that you can support them.
Category Archives: BlackLivesMatter
Black Rage-White Fear = White Rage-Black Fear
The horrific and unforgivable murders in Dallas almost resulted in my not writing this but on a day when both Paul Ryan and Newt Gingrich showed that they understand the racism that is behind the murders of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling-SAY THEIR NAMES, I felt it important to speak across the gulf that oftenContinueContinue reading “Black Rage-White Fear = White Rage-Black Fear”
Alameda DA Drops Charges Against the ‘Black Friday 14’
Alameda County DA Nancy O’Malley has dropped all charges against the Black Friday 14. EJS launched an online petition on November 6 asking that Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley drop the criminal complaints against the Black Friday 14, the activists who halted service at West Oakland BART Station on Black Friday 2014. EJSContinueContinue reading “Alameda DA Drops Charges Against the ‘Black Friday 14’”