Abu-Jamal Decision Expected Soon; Supporters Hold Protest Highlighting Prison-Journalist's Comrades
by
Hans Bennett | 09.13.2007
With a decision from Mumia Abu-Jamal's May 17 hearing expected any day, supporters gathered in West Philadelphia for a demonstration spotlighting the cases of Leonard Peltier, The Cuban Five, The San Francisco Eight, and The MOVE 9 political prisoners. See photo-essay>>
September 12 marked Leonard Peltier's 31st birthday in prison and the ninth year of the Cuban Five's imprisonment. The SF 8 have a September 24 court hearing, and the MOVE 9 will be eligible for parole in August of 2008. Continuing his prolific career as a journalist, Abu-Jamal has
written about all of these cases, and more: The Cuban Five, MOVE, Troy Davis, Kenneth Foster, Haditha, Katrina, Michael Vick, Ward Churchill, Haiti, Zimbabwe, Elections, Think Tanks, War, Vietnam, Alberto Gonzales, and more.
Solidarity Statement from ICFFMAJ for the Cuban 5 and Leonard Peltier | Leonard Peltier: Silence Screams from Indymedia.Org | New Film on Mumia: "In Prison My Whole Life" (view trailer) | Magaret Prescod's Interview with Mumia from Pacifica Radio
Outside Fresh Grocer, 40th and Walnut
Solidarity Statement from ICFFMAJ for the Cuban 5 and Leonard Peltier – 9/10/07
September 12th marks the ninth year that the Cuban five have been unjustly held in US prisons and Leonard Peltier’s 31st birthday locked down despite innocence. International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal whole heartedly stands behind and participates in all efforts to gain freedom for Fernando Gonzalez Llort, Gerardo Hernandez Nordelo, Ramon Labanino Salazar, Rene Gonzalez Sehwerert, Antonio Guerrero Rodriguez, and Leonard Peltier.
ICFFMAJ feels extremely close and connected with both of these struggles in particular. Mumia’s case is at more pivotal point now than ever and the past few years have had many ups and downs with appeals on the legal front at the same time that the Cuban 5 have been going through hell - being given a new trial and then having that reversed. The Cuban Five and Leonard Peltier are very strong inspiring examples of resistance and perseverance against this death breeding system. As we continue to fight for Mumia we fight for Peltier, the Cuban Five, the MOVE 9 (who are at a very critical point and are up for parole in August 2008), Mutulu Shakur, David Gilbert, Sundiata Acoli and all political prisoners. Their continued resistance in there inspires continued resistance out here. Lets join together to free them all and to continue the struggle for justice for Haramia KiNassor/Kenneth Foster Jr.
Free Leonard Peltier!
Free the Cuban Five!
For more information about Mumia's case including the explosive new crime scene photos, please visit the new Journalists for Mumia Abu-Jamal website: http://Abu-Jamal-News.com
Also visit: FreeMumia.com (NYC Coalition to Free Mumia), FreeMumia.org (San Francisco Mobilization to Free Mumia), EmajOnline.com (Educators for Mumia), PrisonRadio.org (Mumia’s Radio Essays), or contact:
International Concerned Family & Friends of MAJ
P.O. Box 19709
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone - 215-476-8812/ Fax - 215-476-6180
E-mail - icffmaj@aol.com
Homepage:: http://freemumia.com
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Comments
Nice work, dude.
Submitted by Tabernack (not verified) on Thu, 09/13/2007 - 9:26pmThat's the shit, yo'. :-)
MOVE 9
Submitted by Hans Bennett (not verified) on Fri, 09/14/2007 - 11:15amThis is a flyer from Ramona Africa's UK tour this summer where she spoke about the upcoming parole hearings.
Leonard Peltier
Submitted by Hans Bennett (not verified) on Fri, 09/14/2007 - 11:18amPhoto of Leonard Peltier
San Francisco Eight
Submitted by Hans Bennett (not verified) on Fri, 09/14/2007 - 11:20amSF 8 poster
Los Cincos
Submitted by Hans Bennett (not verified) on Fri, 09/14/2007 - 11:22amFree The Five!
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