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Tuesday, 2 November 2010

MUMIA ACTIVITIES ROUND-UP (INCLUDES NEW RICHMOND FILM SHOWINGS)

MUMIA ACTIVITIES ROUND-UP (COMMENT BACK to add-on events!)
EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE FOR MUMIA'S NOVEMBER 9 COURT HEARING
REPOST! SUPPORT! PARTICIPATE! REPRESENT!
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11/1 - DETROIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MECAWI HOSTS SCREENING OF NEW DOCUMENTARY, JUSTICE ON TRIAL: THE CASEOF MUMIA ABU-JAMAL
What: First Detroit Screening on Mon. Nov. 1, 7:00 p.m.
Where: 5920 Second Ave. at Antoinette, North of WSU
CampusCost: Free Admission
Contact: 313.671.3715
E-mail: panafnewswire@yahoo.com
Important Meeting As the Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal Takes on Renewed
Urgency With Upcoming Court Hearing
As
one of the nation’s most closely-watched death row cases heads tothe
U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals on November 9, Baruch College
Professor of American History Johanna Fernandez teams up with director
Kouross Esmaeli of Big Noise Films to investigate the controversial
case of Mumia Abu-Jamal in their new film, Justice on Trial: The Case
of Mumia Abu-Jamal. Fernandez wrote and produced the film, which
Esmaeli directed. Justice on Trial will receive its first Detroit
screening at the weekly meeting of the Michigan Emergency Committee
Against War & Injustice on Mon., November 1 at 7:00pm.
To host a screening of the film, email: justiceontrialthemovie@gmail.com
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11/1 & 11/5 - RICHMOND, VA
“Justice on Trial: The Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal”
The
Defenders have obtained a copy of this important new documentary on the
case of Mumia Abu-Jamal and are making it available for free showings.
Two showings are planned for the coming week in Richmond.
On
Tuesday, Nov. 9, Mumia's death sentence will be reviewed before the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. (2 pm, Ceremonial
Courtroom, U.S. Courthouse, 6th & Market streets, Philadelphia.)
According to Mumia's attorney, Robert R. Bryan, “At stake is whether
[Mumia] will be executed, or granted a new jury trial on the question
of the death penalty.”
Our hope is that after seeing this
film people will be inspired to go to Philly to join Mumia's many
supporters from around the country and demand justice for this
long-imprisoned freedom fighter. And of course, no matter what decision
is handed down on Nov. 9, we will be encouraging the showing of this
documentary. The struggle continues.
If you would like to
borrow the DVD to show to your organization, union, place of worship or
in your home to friends and neighbors, please call the Defenders at
(804) 644-5834 or e-mail: DefendersFJE@hotmail.com.
The
only thing we are asking is the presenters take up a collection at each
showing, with the proceeds divided between Mumia's main defense
committee, International Concerned Family & Friends of Mumia
Abu-Jamal, and the film's producers, to help cover the costs of
production and distribution.
Richmond showings (so far):
Monday,
Nov. 1, 7 pm - Flying Brick Library, 506 S. Pine St., Richmond, VA
23220“Bring some food to share. There will be a discussion after
including possible plans for Richmonders to go up to Philadelphia for
the November 9 hearing. As always this is a sober event.”
Fri,
Nov. 5, 7-9:30pm – Wingnut House, 2005 Barton Ave, Richmond, VA
23222Presented by Anarchist Black Cross. “After the movie there will be
the opportunity for discussion as well as resources for anyone
interested in writing Mumia a letter.”
Mumia Abu-Jamal is
a former member of the Black Panther Party, a noted author and probably
the best-known U.S. political prisoner and Death Row inmate. In 1982,
he was falsely convicted and sentenced to death for the shooting death
of a white Philadelphia police officer. Since then, his case has become
one of the most contested in modern U.S. legal history and he has
become the object of a worldwide campaign to free him and end the death
penalty altogether. A radio reporter before his arrest, Mumia's
writings on prisons, racism, police brutality and a wide range of
domestic and international issues have earned him the right to be
called the “Voice of the Voiceless.”
“Justice on Trial”
covers the facts of the case, presenting them in their political and
historical context. It demonstrates that the major violations in
Mumia's case – judicial bias, prosecutorial misconduct, racial
discrimination in jury selection, police corruption, tampering with
evidence to obtain a conviction and more – are not unique to this case.
Instead, they are commonly practiced within the U.S. criminal justice
system and account for the disproportionate incarceration of African
Americans and Latinos. Mumia's case is a microcosm of greater problems
in the United States today. The attention that its many violations have
received make this case one of the most important civil rights issues
of our time.
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11/2 - NYC
A New Appeal for Mumia
A New Big Noise Film Laying out the Facts
NYC
Preview of "Justice on Trial: The Case of Mumia Abu-Jamal"Tuesday Nov.
2, 2010Baruch Performing Arts CenterE25th St. Between Lexington &
3rd Ave.
6:00 pm Reception7:00 pm Screeningafterwards:
Q&A with the Filmmakers &Christina Swarns of NAACP Legal
Defense & Education Fund
On Nov. 9, under orders from
the Supreme Court, the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals will
reconsider reinstating Mumia Abu-Jamal's death sentence. Mumia might
still be executed.
"Justice on Trial" a new documentary
by Big Noise Films lays out the facts of the case, looks at recently
discovered photographs of the crime scene and speaks to both sides of
the case in order to understand the ongoing controversy around the
world's best-known death row inmate. In the process, the film looks at
what this case says about the US criminal justice system and why it
continues to mobilize millions of people, here in the US and
internationally.
This is a film for people who need an update on the facts and for those who need an introduction to the case.
Come and bring your friends.
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11/2 - ALBANY
JUSTICE ON TRIAL SHOWING
Tuesday, November 2 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Social Justice Center
33 Central Ave., Albany, NY
A
BRAND NEW FILM about the case of death row political prisoner Mumia
Abu-Jamal will be shown at the Social Justice Center on Nov. 2 and
across the world. This film showing falls just days before a major
hearing in Abu-Jamal's case on Nov. 9. The film will be followed by a
brief discussion.
Albany Political Prisoner Support Committee
albanypoliticalprisonersupport@gmail.com
Office: 518.434.4037
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11/4 - OAKLAND
Thursday,
Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., Black Dot Café, 1195 Pine St., West Oakland:
Screening of the explosive new film ‘Justice On Trial: The Case of
Mumia Abu-Jamal.’ Get ready for the court showdown Nov. 9 in Philly
that could mean a new death sentence for Mumia by seeing this film,
which points to new evidence of Mumia’s innocence. Presented by
Minister of Information JR,blockreportradio@gmail.com.
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11/5 - PHILADELPHIA
Who is Mumia Abu Jamal and Why 11/09 is So Critical
International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu Jamal (ICFFMAJ) invites the community out to:
TEACH-IN/Informational Session
--Who is Mumia Abu Jamal?
--What are the facts surrounding his case?
--Why are we, on *11/9 demanding
“No
Execution/No Life” for Mumia Abu Jamal?(11/9, Third Circuit Court of
Appeals, will be deciding whether Mumia Abu Jamal will be executed or
remain in prison for the rest of his life)
--How can you get involved?
Q & A with Pam Africa
Come out to be informed, take important information back to your community, and organize on behalf of Mumia Abu Jamal!
Friday, November 5, 2010
6-8pm
A-Space
4722 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
WE MUST STAY THE HANDS OF THE EXECUTIONERS AND PRY OPEN THE PRISON GATES FOR MUMIA'S RELEASE.
For more information, contact us, Iresha.Picot@gmail.com
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11/8 - PHILADELPHIA DEBATE!!
THE
FREE MUMIA ABU-JAMAL IS TRAVELING TO PHILLY FOR THIS DEBATE ... YES,
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE US THIRD CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS WILL BE HOLDING
HEARINGS ON WHETHER MUMIA SHOULD BE RESENTENCED TO EXECUTION OR BE
GIVEN LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE! JOIN US FOR THIS HISTORIC EVENT IN
PHILADELPHIA WHERE OUR BRILLIANT, STRONG, AND COMMITTED
REPRESENTATIVES, ATTORNEY MICHAEL COARD AND PROFESSOR JOHANNA
FERNANDEZ, WILL BE TAKING ON THE ENEMY -- PROSECUTOR SETH WILLIAMS AND
FILM MAKER TIGRE HILL. CALL US FOR TICKETS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS. ONA
MOVE!
Mon, Nov 8 2010, 6:30p.m. - 9:30p.m.
National Constitution Center - Kirby Auditorium - 6th & Arch, Philadelphia
While
we would usually never ask people to shell out cash to see Tigre Hill's
documercial "The Barrel of a Gun" financed by the Philadelphia FOP to
promote their line on Mumia's case, this screening will be followed by
a debate between Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams and
attorney/activist Michael Coard as well as a debate between Hill and
Professor Johanna Fernandez, producer of the new documentary Justice
for Mumia.
We want as many supporters of Mumia Abu-Jamal
in the hall who can make it to support Attorney Coard and to make sure
the truth get's out.
Tigre Hill asserts the December 1981
shooting of Police Officer Daniel Faulkner was premeditated despite
ample evidence to the contrary. The premise of Hill's film is a rehash
of the same arguments used by Michael Smerconish and Maureen Faulkner
in their book, and also the same theme raised in the sentencing phase
of Mumia's 1982 hearing by the prosecutor which will be central to
Mumia's appeals hearing before the Third Circuit Court on Tuesday,
November 9.
Lynn Doyle, Emmy award winning host of the Comcast Network’s “It’s Your Call” will moderate the discussion.
This
showing of “The Barrel of a Gun” and subsequent dialogue between
Williams and Coard are purposely planned a day prior to the arguments
before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit for a new
sentence hearing for Mumia Abu-Jamal. On January 19, the U.S. Supreme
Court vacated a federal appeals court ruling that threw out Abu-Jamal's
death sentence because of a confusingly worded verdict instruction that
arguably led the jury to a sentence of death over life in prison.
Let's
pack the house with Mumia support! We have been able to purchase blocks
of tickets at $13 each so we can make sure Mumia supporters are in the
audience, and not just the FOP. If you want to purchase one of these
tickets, please contact International Concerned Family and Friends of
Mumia Abu-Jamal at 215-476-8812.
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11/9 - WORLDWIDE!
MUMIA
ABU-JAMAL faces his likely last court hearing on November 9th, 2010, at
the Third Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, in Philadelphia. The US
Supreme Court has already thrown out Mumia's last appeal against his
kangaroo-court conviction before a racist judge in 1982. Now, the
Third Circuit is to decide between reinstatement of Mumia's death
sentence, or life in prison without the possibility of parole. These
are the only two possible outcomes in the courts at this time. We have
no confidence in the corrupt, racist US court system!
We need mass actions, and labor actions, to say: Mumia Is Innocent! Free Mumia Now! End the Racist Death Penalty!
EAST
COAST -- PHILADELPHIA: Demonstrate to Free Mumia Now! Come to the
Third Circuit Court, 6th and Market, Philadelphia, at 12 Noon on
Tuesday November 9th. (The hearing starts at 2 PM.)
EAST
COAST -- NEW YORK CITY: Get on the bus to Philadelphia! Call the
Mumia hotline at: 212 330-8029. Leave a message to request a seat on
the bus to Philadelphia.
BAY AREA -- OAKLAND: 12 Noon on
Tuesday November 9th: Come to 14th and Broadway in downtown Oakland.
Demonstrate to say: Mumia Is Innocent! Free Mumia! End the Racist
Death Penalty! Called by the Labor Action Committee To Free Mumia
Abu-Jamal, and supported by Campaign To End The Death Penalty,
Mobilization To Free Mumia, Revolution Books of Berkeley, and Peoples
Radio (partial list -- call to endorse). 510 763-2347.
BAY
AREA -- SAN FRANCISCO: 7 PM on Tuesday November 9th: Come to Centro
del Pueblo, 474 Valencia St. The new film, JUSTICE ON TRIAL, the Case
of Mumia Abu-Jamal, will be screened. Hans Bennett of Abu-Jamal News,
and other speakers. Donation. Called by the Mobilization To Free
Mumia Abu-Jamal. Info: 510 268-9429.
***HAMBURG - The
following rally for Mumia has been called for November 9, 2010, 5:30
p.m., Hamburg-america-center Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG,
Am Sandtorkai 48, 20457 Hamburg. The rally is endorsed by the
International Bolshevik Tendency and the Antikrisen-Bündnis Hamburg.
***LONDON -
DEMONSTRATE Outside the US EMBASSY24 GROSVENOR SQLONDON W1
NOVEMBER 9th 5-7PM FOR FREEDOM FOR MUMIA
Mumia’s
case returns to court on the9th November 2010 at stake is whether he
will be Murdered by the State or Granted a new jury tria
lMumia is innocent
He is a political prisoner
Mumia should be released unconditionally immediately
FREE MUMIA FREE MUMIA FREE MUMIA
FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS NOW
BRING FLASHLIGHTS
Contact:ThePanAfrikanVoice@gmail.com
07597078221/07949738851
***
The
French National Collective just announced that there will be
demonstrations on November 9 at the US Consulates in the following
cities: PARIS, BORDEAUX, LYON, MARSEILLE, NICE, RENNES, STRASOURG, AND
TOULOUSE!!!
***
TORONTO - U.S. Consulate—- 360
University Avenue (between Dundas and Queen)At a meeting on Wednesday
27 October representatives of a number of organizations met and formed
a committee to organize a united front demonstration for Mumia
Abu-Jamal on 9 November.
The following organizations have
endorsed the demonstration to date: Angola3 Support Committee, Black
Action Defense Committee, Fightback, GingerProject, International
Bolshevik Tendency, OPIRG (UofT), Socialist Action,Socialist
Alternative, Toronto Young New Democrats.*
*Other endorsements are expected, and all defenders of Mumia are welcome.
Tuesday, November 9th, 6 pmU.S. Consulate—- 360 University Avenue (between Dundas and Queen)TORONTO
Free Mumia! Abolish the Racist Death Penalty!
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URGENT UPDATES - STAY TUNED - CHECK OUT WWW.FREEMUMIA.COM REGULARLY
MOBILIZE
NOW FOR NOVEMBER 9TH IN PHILADELPHIA!RALLY AT 12 NOON AT 6TH AND MARKET
STS.MUMIA'S HEARING IS AT 2PM AT 601 N. MARKET ST. AND THE STREETS MUST
BE PACKED WITH SUPPORTERS!!
D.A. SETH WILLIAMS STATED VERY CLEARLY THAT WHEN THE TIME COMES, HE WILL DEFINITELY ASK FOR THE DEATH SENTENCE FOR MUMIA.
THAT TIME IS HERE -- NOVEMBER 9!
We
have very few days to do what is necessary to bring thousands of people
to the streetsof Philly. People must begin organizing NOW to get there
-- schools, colleges, labor unions,churches, mosques, temples and every
group and individual that can be reached.
As part of the
organizing efforts, Johanna Fernandez is working to get her brilliiant
film "Justice on Trial,' which premiered the same day as the FOP
propaganda hit piece on Mumia,shown in colleges and by organizers
everywhere so that peoplecan understand the importance of being in
Philadelphia on November 9. CONTACT JOHANNA AT
johanna.fernandez@baruch.cuny.edu ASAP!
WE NEED ORGANIZING ON A MASSIVE LEVEL, ALL HANDS PULLING TOGETHER!
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DARBY TILLIS AND LAWRENCE HAYES, DEATH ROW EXONEREES were present on
October 9 and are organizing within the anti-death penalty movement to
educate them as to what is really going on with Mumia and to try and
get as many exonerees as possible to Philadelphia on NOVEMBER 9, along
with DR. SANDY JONES, who also presented at the program.
-
THE UNIA HELPED ORGANIZE TO GET PEOPLE THERE- THE IAC HELPED ORGANIZE
TO GET PEOPLE THERE- THE JERICHO MOVEMENT HELPED ORGANIZE TO GET PEOPLE
THERE- HAKIM FROM CHANNEL LIVE OUT OF NEW YORK IS HELPING ORGANIZE THE
HIP HOP GENERATION TO GET ON BOARD- ORGANIZERS IN FRANCE AND LONDON
WERE THERE ON OCTOBER 9TH AND ARE ORGANIZING TO RETURN ON NOVEMBER
9TH... AND THAT'S JUST TO NAME A FEW, SO EACH AND EVERYBODY CAN DO
EVERYTHING THAT THEY CAN DO!
- CALL-IN ON RADIO
STATIONS!- CALL D.A. SETH WILLIAMS' OFFICE AT 215-686-8000 AND TELL HIM
HANDS OFF MUMIA!!- CALL/FAX/E-MAIL THE NEWS MEDIA ABOUT THE NEW
EVIDENCE W/THE PICTURES (see http://www.freemumia.com/)
PAM
AFRICA ADDS: "COME IN AND SPEND THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 9TH AND HELP
ORGANIZE TO GET PEOPLE OUT ON NOVEMBER 9 DURING MUMIA'S HEARING, THIS
IS CRUCIAL. THESEPEOPLE ARE PLANNING TO COMMIT COLD-BLOODED,
PREMEDITATED MURDER. WE ALSO NEEDTO GET WITH THE POLITICIANS WHO ARE
RUNNING FOR OFFICE, THEY NEED TO TALK ABOUT HOW PHILADELPHIA IS
PLANNING TO KILL AN INNOCENT MAN WHO DIDN'T HAVE A FAIR TRIAL."
WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING SO LET US KNOW -- WE'LL KEEP PUTTING OUT UPDATES EVERY FEW DAYS.
ALSO, IF YOU HAVEN'T BY NOW...
by Sis Marpessa

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