Part II -Angela Davis founded Critical Resistance to stop the proliferation of prisons,Focus:Black Men.
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Posted By: Marta Fernandez on November 01, 2008 Background on Ms. Davis' life focus: In September 1998, thousands gathered in Berkeley, California, for conference that founded Critical Resistance’s movement to abolish the prison industrial complex (PIC). Each participant, with their own experiences of oppression and resistance, watched as diverse struggles were unified: by humanity, hope, and the shared vision of a different world. We witnessed a vision of a world with truly safe, healthy, and whole communities; a world with unconditional access to self-determination and dignity for all; and, critically, a world without imprisonment, policing, and other forms of punishment and control. To celebrate 10 years of Critical Resistance, thousands will converge once more, September 26-28, 2008, in Oakland, California, for CR10, a 10th Anniversary Celebration and Strategy Session. Over the past decade, the movement to eliminate the PIC has faced tremendous challenges. We have witnessed rising levels of imprisonment in the US and around the world. We have endured passage of the USAPATRIOT Act of 2001, the Military Commissions Act of 2006, increasing surveillance and policing in our lives. Meanwhile, US-led wars continue to ravage communities around the globe. We have witnessed the increased repression and criminalization of migrants and immigrants, people of color, young people, and queer communities. We have seen California prepare to embark on the biggest prison building project in history as the Gulf Coast region continues to struggle and to prevail in spite of ongoing neglect and militarization. During this period Critical Resistance has also developed into a leading force fighting against the use of imprisonment, policing, and surveillance as responses to social, economic, and political problems. During the past 10 years we have: Brought the idea of the prison industrial complex (PIC) into mainstream conversations; Substantially increased collaboration of PIC abolitionists with organizers in environmental justice, anti-violence, and queer movements; Promoted prisoners, former prisoners, and their loved ones as the real experts on the system; Provided a platform and jumping off point for new organizations and organizing efforts; and Contributed to dozens of local and regional victories across the country. We have seen only the beginning of what we can accomplish together. CR10 promises to propel this momentum forward, with united, strategic force. Through workshops, skill shares, performances, action, reflection and celebration, CR10 aims to reunite our voices, reinvigorate our collective refusal to be silenced and strengthen our collective will to build a world without walls. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Marta Fernandez
From Queens, NY CUNY -Queens College class of 1985 Member Since July 2008 |
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No I don't Earl, but it is interesting that I read on a Cuban blog of how the United States and Curacao (heartbreak) that is where I was planning to move to if Obama didn't win..are using Cuban labor circumventing the embargo agreement. Curacao and the United States would have the contracts for working on ships on international waters. I don't know the status of the laborers though they are paid &17.50 and work continuoulsy everyday for 16 hours as a day, prisoners or slaves? Someone is banking a lot of money..don't know if this ties in..follow it up Earl, you like to research :-)
Saturday, November 1st 2008 at 11:16PM |
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Just stopping in Irma..re: your statement..the student union? Liberals? or socialist leftists? -:)
Friday, November 14th 2008 at 8:54AM |
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And, from her speaking her mind about Obama, I am sure that help will be coming right from you know where...to this BROKE state if you get my meaning...When Angela Davis speaks the student movements listen...(or better know as Liberals-smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM |
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