| History of New York City Police Terrorism Against Black/African Men On December 22, 1994, 29-year old Anthony Baez was choked to death by police officer Francis X. Livoti in the University Heights section of the Bronx . In 1998, Livoti was convicted of violating Baez' civil rights, and two other officers were convicted of lying on the witness stand at Livoti's trial. On August 9, 1997, Police Officer Justin Volpe in Brooklyn sodomized Abner Louima with a broken broom handle in the 70th Precinct bathroom. Officer Volpe eventually pled guilty and received a sentence of 30 years in federal prison. Other officers were also implicated and convicted on charges stemming from the initial cover-up. Amadou Bailo Diallo February 4, 1999 was a 23-year-old immigrant to the United States from Guinea , who was shot and killed by four New York City Police Department plain-clothed officers: Sean Carroll, Richard Murphy, Edward McMellon and Kenneth Boss. The four men fired a total of 41 rounds. Diallo was unarmed at the time of the shooting, and a firestorm of controversy erupted subsequent to the event as the circumstances of the shooting prompted outrage both within and outside New York City . On March 16, 2000, undercover narcotics detectives shot Patrick Dorismond to death during a scuffle on Eighth Avenue in Manhattan . The detectives had approached Dorismond, an unarmed security guard, to purchase drugs. He attacked the undercover officer and was killed with one shot by the officer in self-defense. In 2003, acting on a bad tip from an informant, police mistakenly raided the Harlem home of Alberta Spruill, a 57-year-old city worker. The violence of the incursion literally scared Spruill to death; she died of a heart attack at the scene. Continued here... |
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| MS lynching & Mardi Gras '09, Dr. Mike's here... Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:12 PM From: "Dr. Mike" <mike@drmikeweaver.com> Greetings, Mississippi, that is. In Lucedale, MS on December 8, 2008, Billey Joe Johnson, Jr., a 17-year old star running back, died of a gunshot wound to the side of his head. The Grand Jury reports that the death was "accidental suicide" from Billey Joe's own hunting shotgun. Local residents feel that he was killed by a local white policeman who allegedly both dated and ran away with the same white girl when she was 14 years old. A march/rally is being planned for March 25th, the date when Billey Joe would've turned 18. Get the story, see the town and locals by clicking here. I thank my friend and children's book illustrator Daniel Minter for making the case for me to go to Mississippi and check things out. And if you hadn't had your dose of Mardi Gras/New Orleans, Dr. Mike went on your behalf. Enjoy the video and scenes of rebuilding/redevelopment efforts around the levees. Make sure you register for Let Us Make Man at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. We'll see you there on March 20th-21st. There's limited space for vendors, so feel free to email if you'd like to set-up. There is no charge for nonprofits who want to display their program information. Also, Let Us Make Man is free and open to the public. Speaking of open to the public, I will serve as keynote speaker for Clayton State University's Black History Month program tomorrow evening (2/25) at 7pm. Hope to see you there. Always enjoy your emails. Take care. Peace and Great Health, Mike |
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| Hi, The unarmed black men being killed by police saga continues. And I am on a world wind merry go round as the see saw will not stop. Frankly, I am getting woozy seeing brothers being murder in our streets for no reason but there skin complexion. Do you know how many unarmed black males have been shot and killed in the past two decades? Bernard Catledge, Database/Research Engineer has just begun the process and discovered a staggering number thus far of 2,000 innocent black men killed by police. It seems to be sprawl out at local police departments and throughout the internet. Most police departments are not forth coming to grant us the information about these heinous incidents. There is no national database of these callous murders. Would you like to be on the research committee? Researchers earn $13-15 hour for valuable data. If you are interested, please contact Ywndricka via email ywndricka@cbpm.org Nubianations P O Box 18905 Denver, CO 80218 ywndricka@cbpm.org Nubianations, where many nations, once divided stand as one people, one world, connected by one continent, Africa. Our Shades are not Invisible, Our Brilliance Empowers Nations and Together We have No Limitations. |
| FTP MOVEMENT FOR THE PEOPLE * MAMA'S ARMY * MOTHERS OF BLACK & BROWN BABIES Zumbi: Check out the blog post 'Police Slams Elderly Black Woman to the Ground' This is ridiculous... What do you think? Blog post added by Iba Oshun Sekese: http://www.blackpowercartel.com/video/18 9/WE-AT-WAR-HOW-MANY-WAKE-UP-CAL Blog post link: Police Slams Elderly Black Woman to the Ground |
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| 10 Ways to Outfox Cops That Are Abusing Their Powers to Trick You By Neill Franklin, LEAP http://www.alternet.org/story/148860/ As a 33-year law enforcement veteran and former training commander with the Maryland State Police and Baltimore Police Department, I know how easy it is to intimidate citizens into answering incriminating questions or letting me search through their belongings. This reality might make things easier for police looking to make an easy arrest, but it doesn't always serve the interests of justice. That's why I believe all citizens should understand how to protect their constitutional rights and make smart decisions when dealing with officers of the law. Unfortunately, this important information has remained largely unavailable to the public, despite growing concerns about police misconduct and the excesses of the war on drugs. For this reason, I agreed to serve as a technical consultant for the important new film, 10 Rules for Dealing with Police. The 40-minute docudrama aims to educate the public about basic legal and practical survival strategies for handling even the scariest police encounters. It was produced by the civil liberties group Flex Your Rights and is narrated by former federal judge and acclaimed Baltimore trial lawyer William "Billy" Murphy, Jr. The opening scene portrays Darren, a young black man getting pulled over. He's driving home from college. This is the fifth time he's been pulled over in a year. Frustrated and scared, Darren immediately breaks Rule #1: Always Be Calm & Cool. Mouthing off to the officer, Darren aggressively exits the car and slams the door. The officer overreacts, dropping Darren with a taser shot to his chest. Should the officer have tased Darren in that situation? Probably not. Would the officer likely be disciplined? No. But that's not the main point of 10 Rules. The point is that the choices you make during the course of such encounters have a massive impact on whether it ends with a simple warning, a tasing -- or worse. This is true even if you've done nothing illegal. While being calm and cool is key to getting the best possible outcome, it's not enough to keep police from violating your constitutional rights. For example, when the officer commandingly asks Darren "You're not hiding any AK-47s in there? You don't mind if I take a look?", Darren gets tricked like most people do. Intimidated and unaware of other options, he consents to the search. The officer carelessly dumps his bags, accidentally shattering Darren's laptop on the asphalt. In another "what if" scenario, the officer finds a small amount of marijuana hidden away. While someone else might have left it there, Darren winds up getting arrested. What few people understand, but police know all too well, is that your constitutional rights only apply if you understand and assert them. Unless they have strong evidence (i.e. probable cause) police need your permission to search your belongings or enter your home. The instant you grant them permission to invade your privacy, many of your legal protections go out the window and you're left on the hook for anything illegal the police find, as well as any damage they cause in the process. Of course, even if you know your basic rights, police officers are trained to shake your confidence. If you refuse a search, I might respond by threatening to call in a drug-sniffing dog and sternly reminding you that things will go much easier if you cooperate. Creating a sense of hopelessness for the suspect enables us to break down their defenses and gain compliance. In the film, we show several variations on these common threats, but the main lesson is that it doesn't matter what the officer says; you still have to remain calm and protect your rights. In today's world of smart phone video, YouTube and Twitter, stories of police abuse travel fast, creating greater awareness of the problem of police misconduct. Unfortunately, this heightened awareness often serves to reinforce the notion that "cops can do whatever they want." It's true that much work remains to be done towards ensuring police accountability, but the very first step is to educate the public about basic constitutional rights. Citizens who understand their rights are much less likely to experience negative outcomes, both on the street and in a court of law. Until each of us has the ability to protect our individual rights and recognize injustices against others, we're not likely to accomplish much in the realm of broader policy reform. I hope 10 Rules for Dealing with Police will be embraced by parents, teachers, activists, and even police departments as we work towards reducing the tension that too often characterizes the relationship between cops and the communities they serve. Here are the ten rules featured in the film: 1. Always be calm and cool: a bad attitude guarantees a bad outcome. 2. Remain silent: what you don't say can't hurt you. 3. You have the right to refuse searches: saying no to searches can't be held against you. 4. Don't get tricked: remember, police are allowed to lie to you. 5. Determine if you're free to go: police need evidence to detain you. 6. Don't expose yourself: doing dumb stuff in public makes you an easy target. 7. Don't run: they'll catch you and make you regret it. 8. Never touch a cop: aggressive actions will only earn you a more aggressive response. 9. Report misconduct: be a good witness. 10. You don't have to let them in: police need a warrant to enter your home. Click here to learn more about the film and get copies of it to share. Neill Franklin, a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, has been police officer for more than 32 years and has served as a commander for the Maryland State Police’s Bureau of Drug and Criminal Enforcement, as well as a trainer with the Baltimore Police Department. |
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| THE CASE OF LULA BAITY A VICTIM OF RACIAL, ELDER, GENDER ABUSE & EXPLOITATION HER SHOCKING STORY Visit Website at: http://baity-v-bmha-et-al.com Submitted By: Rogers Hicks |
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| 1. Free William J Mayo, a student of Morehouse college, who was wrongly convicted of a crime he did not commit. |
