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   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 →

PROSECUTOR KYM WORTHY A Critical Analysis by David Rambeau   Anybody who advocates putting more black people in jail should have to undergo psychiatric examination.  Thus, our Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy and two of her sycophants, Detroit City Council President … Continue reading →

The International Council for Urban Peace, Justice and Empowerment is a coalition of chapters and affiliates in over 35 cities. We represent the largest grassroots, national, international coalition and network of faith and community based organizations, activists and organizers dedicated … Continue reading →

See video at: California dockworkers shut down ports to support Oscar Grant family ILWU Shuts Bay Area Ports October 23, 2010  On October 23, 2010, the ILWU (International Longshoreworkers Union) shut down Northern California ports to support a rally for … Continue reading →

  Eric Lee Marshall, dead at 29   Questions remained after his conviction for killing two cops in 2004; Michigan media reviving calls for death penalty  By Diane Bukowski  DETROIT – “I am truly sorry,” Eric Lee Marshall allegedly told … Continue reading →