The third round of the presidential debates were hosted by ABC News and Univision (with Spanish translation) at Texas Southern University, an HBCU in the deep south. This was the first of the debates that all of the qualified candidates fit onto one stage and that would be held on one night. The qualifications that […]
This week was called by Jailhouse Lawyers Speak (JLS) to be Unchain the Vote Week focused on bringing attention to the unconstitutional, dehumanizing act of felony disenfranchisement that plagues 48 of the 50 United States. During this week outside organizers hosted and attended events in solidarity with inside organizers’ call. One of the events I […]
Last week Jailhouse Lawyers Speak put out a call to those in solidarity in recognition of Burn Day on this upcoming Friday the 13th. Traditionally Friday the 13th is a day of bad luck omens and misfortune, I’ve never been superstitious but I do agree this this Friday is an unfortunate day as the 25th […]
FRIDAY THE 13th: BURN DAY FOR BIDEN’S CRIME BILL” September 9th will mark the 48th anniversary of the Attica uprising, the 3 year anniversary of the 2016 National Prison strike, and the end date [August 21st – September 9th] of the 2018 National Prison Strike. The 2018 Prison Strike presented a set of 10 National […]
This time last year thousands of prisoners were buckling down in preparation for a national demonstration that would, not only put their jobs at stake, but that also put many lives on the line. All in an attempt to raise awareness about the oppressive, destitute conditions of United States prisons. Incarcerated citizens united Nationwide across dozens of […]
Several of the candidates had inclusive opening statements that made me question their authenticity. Bill De Blasio (NY) wants to “make a country that puts the working people first”, Tulsi Gabbard (HA), stated that she intended to, “fight for the rights of all Americans”, Kristen Gillibrand (NY) emphasized, “When are civil rights convenient?” and Joe […]
The ‘performance’ was shown on NBC news, the largest media network owned by Comcast, one of the most hated companies in the nation. I must note that we regrettably pay a company that we do not trust every month to dispense election information. Along with that NBC sets debate participation eligibility, eliminating many candidates from […]
2020 presidential candidate Anita Belle held a reparations summit in Detroit to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the end to racially based chattel slavery. She held the two day event on June 18th and 19th at the black owned Space Lab building downtown. The event was comprised of several topics of discussion that included The […]
During the month of May we often take time to encourage people to talk about mental health and self-care. Health is defined as physical, mental, and social wellbeing. There are several factors in health including one’s environment, relationships and education. Along with these in order to live a healthy life individuals require a healthful diet, […]
Though I’m not apart of the Yang gang… at least not yet, last week I attended Andrew Yang’s Humanity First Tour at gasworks Park in Seattle Washington. Yang is a democratic candidate with about 3% of the vote for popularity right now. Many were confused as to why I went, but I don’t equate campaign […]