Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

Tom Barrow (center with son in front) and supporters after Appeals Court hearing Nov. 2 “I am convinced that they tampered with the election and that we beat Dave Bing which is why they had to do what they did.”–BARROW  By … Continue reading →

   By Dr. Publico November 22, 2010 The American Tribune  When I served time on a chain-gang [1]in the Old South (1963-65), snitching was practically unheard of.  The one snitch that I recall in general pop where I was at … Continue reading →

  FREE THE SCOTT SISTERS! From Diverse Blog Cultural Currents Dr. Pamela D. Reed navigates the often treacherous white waters of America’s ever-changing cultural landscape. Come what may, she keeps it moving-the dialogue, that is. Mississippi Goddam: Free the Scott … Continue reading →

  Prosecutor Trczinski examines witness June 7 as defense attorney Susan Reed and Jason Gibson listen  Case against Jason Gibson continues despite contradictory evidence, allegations that shoot-out took place at cop drug house   By Diane Bukowski  DETROIT – Wayne County … Continue reading →

   Mumia supporters outside Philadelphia courthouse Nov. 9 Eyes of the world on Philly appeals court hearing Nov. 9    By Diane Bukowski  To hear Mumia Abu-Jamal himself speak on his case, and the plight of all prisoners, go to: http://www.democracynow.org/2009/4/16/without_struggle_there_is_nothing_mumia  This … Continue reading →

Interview published on 3 September 2010 Reporters without Borders On August 29th, 2010, Reporters Without Borders Washington DC representative, Clothilde Le Coz, visited Mumia Abu-Jamal, prisoner on death row for nearly three decades. Ms. Le Coz was accompanied by Abu-Jamal’s … Continue reading →

From: Gchatman6@aol.com  I have been informed by her brother, Ellis Hayes, Jr., that his sister, the Honorable Beverly J. Hayes-Sipes (36th District Court in Detroit) has passed away. She was a dear friend and an outstanding jurist and will be missed … Continue reading →

UNION LOCALS SUE COUNTY EXEC  By Diane Bukowski (Story on $700 million county jail coming shortly) DETROIT – Shortly before Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano announced plans for a new $700 million jail complex,  union presidents representing county workers from … Continue reading →

  GO TO:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrqf_7nki8Y&feature=player_profilepage    Supporters of justice for Oscar Grant rallied outside the courthouse during the sentencing hearing for his murderer, former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle. – Photo: Youth Radio By Nishat Kurwa, Youth Radio, posted by San Francisco Bay … Continue reading →

Four-year, $150 million contract approved 6-2 by members who got paid by DTE Councilwoman Watson says Charter requires a vote of the people Residents, workers firmly oppose deal DTE meanwhile to get $253 million rate increase   By Diane Bukowski   (This … Continue reading →