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At 3:45pm on June 29, 2009, Zoe Hansen-DiBello said…
Hi Tshaka, I am the youth coordinator for a social justice and environmental justice themed conference in New Bedford, MA. As I was looking through youtube non-violence videos looking for youth keynote speakers... I came across a video of you on a planel at UCLA. The story you told about youth who have been charged with crimes and the price one pays in this country once they are cought, was on point. Just thought I would let you know I appreciated your words.
At 2:10pm on January 13, 2009, Kevin Sanchez said…
Rhyme with No Reason?
By: Curly X

This poem is dedicated to Oscar Grant and the other Oscar Grant’s

Bullets piercing the bodies of my people,
I thought the constitution said we are all equal.

Puppets in this world voicing our sad stories,
Eyeballs filled with sanction killings by police sissies.

When will the shooting stop from the hired guns,
Good men die while marksmen freely run.

Mothers hanging on to the last breath of there child,
Minutes go by and she grows more, wild.

Murders are banging Her heart to death,
Riots seem old, it outgrows the poor, and defiles.

Bigots were crushed by the hands of peaceful men,
Cries didn’t come from guns, but from there mouth and pen.

Lead an army of soldiers with guns and rocks, and we will be crushed,
Because violence begets violence, when we are rushed.

Heal our broken hearts with sage and gospel song,
The real ordeal is to fix the pain of wrong.

Forgive and forget, seems to far fetch,
But I promise, you,
Brother Killing Brother, Sister Killing Sister,
Others shooting others to enact revenge,
Its like rhyme with no reason, it doesn’t end.

I want to thank Paradise, for being my inspiration. I hope that our words reach Oakland, and we can be there for them, and heal, organize, and do things the right way. Because you and I know, riots are what the oppressor wants. It gives them a reason to oppress. Destroy the violence, and they have no tools against us.

Peace and Love
At 3:35pm on August 28, 2008, Naytion said…
Hey Brother Tshaka! Love your spirit and enthusiasm for what it is we are all out here trying to do! Good to see you guys at SIMBA this year. Now you have to suit up and become a Nation Builder. LOL! Peace!
At 2:04pm on August 19, 2008, Devin Shaw said…
Tshaka, I'm glad you got a chance to come spend some time with the SIMBA Nation. We apprecitateTOO BLACK, TOO STRONG!!! Holla Back!!! I got your back!!!
At 3:16pm on August 15, 2008, William YoungII said…
What up brother.I hope things are good since last meeting.I still have not recieved the juvenile justice package and want to utilize all materials that I have gain more knowledge on in the fight toward unity
At 1:15pm on July 30, 2008, Shaun Judah said…
Peace Yo...keep the Bay on point!
At 10:55am on July 21, 2008, Anasa Troutman said…
yo! are you here at highlander for seeds of fire? if you arent here are you around the bay this friday? i'll be there for the day and would LOVE to have our talk in person. talk to you soon.
At 10:19pm on July 11, 2008, Tufara Waller Muhammad said…
Hey Man, can't wait to see you on the farm. Peace
Outragous video of police shooting and killing man while laying face down on BART platform in Oakland Ca on new years eve at 2am. You must see this and we must do something about this!

http://www.ktvu.com/video/18409133/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh578GzICJc&eurl=http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=680431778&ref=name&feature=player_embedded

http://cbs5.com/video/?id=43974@kpix.dayport.com

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Message from James Bell: Reflections on Australian Juvenile Justice System

James Bell on Australian Juvenile Justice
Posted by on December 23rd, 2008

I recently attended the Inaugural Australasian Human Rights and Policing Conference. Australia is reputed — along with New Zealand — to posses juvenile justice systems that truly believe the use of detention should be a last resort. Based on a week of personal observations and interviews, I believe that reputation is well deserved. It was uplifting to be exposed to a juvenile justice system that valued childhood and put… Continue

Posted on December 23, 2008 at 3:04pm — 1 Comment

 
 

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Civil rights and social justice organizations have come to understand that collective action on a national basis is required to stop child incarceration and challenge the immoral process which perpetuates an unjust justice system. These groups are working under extremely difficult circumstances and many of them with little or no resources. The Gathering is a national movement that creates a coordinated space to 1) fortify relationships between regional groups, 2) support local endeavors and 3) enhance the ongoing organizing of non-violent direct action training. Central to its mission is strengthening our moral environment.

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