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SEPTEMBER 2018 Woman in labor National Black Newspaper San Francisco BayView 1
screaming for help in Jail late night

Santa Rita Jail ignored, release killed

baby born on cold Jessica St. Louis

concrete floor by Tiny aka Lisa Gray Garcia
“Nobody should be put out alone
by the Law Office of Yolanda Huang into this cold night,” said Benita
Oakland – The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Turner, mother of Jessica St Louis,
(ACSO) and a for-profit health care provider it con- who died after being released from
tracted to provide medical services to inmates at the Santa Rita County Jail at 1:30 a.m.
Santa Rita county jail are being sued for failure to Jessica’s supporters marched the mile from jail to BART, no street lights, Aug. 19. on July 28.
See SANTA RITA BIRTH, page 6 PHOTO: POOR NEWS NETWORK See JESSICA ST. LOUIS, page 12

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This photo is a favorite of Big Man’s wife, Carole.
PHOTO: JEFF KAN LEE, SONOMA PRESS DEMOCRAT Five hundred turned out for a solidarity mobilization at the San Quentin West Gate on Saturday, Aug. 25. Most were young – new freedom fighters! This strike and the publicity around
Rest in power, Elbert it are emboldening people on the outside to speak out for prisoners, empathize with their pain and fight for a world without prisons! PHOTO: G. SHARAT LIN


‘Big Man’ Howard, Solidarity at Prisoners Human Rights Coalition, group of Highway Patrol officers Reports back from the
CA, recently formed in San José, and sheriff’s deputies, with their
founding father of the San Quentin and many other Bay Area activist patrol cars, “standing guard” out- first week of the 2018
side the West Gate, approached us
groups, including Party for Social-
Black Panther Party by Jon Britton ism and Liberation, helped publi- early on and tried to re-direct us National Prison Strike
cize the action.
to the East Gate, where there was
A diverse crowd of around 500 The idea for the strike originated little to no parking, an apparent at-
by Carole Hyams-Howard mostly young activists turned out with Jailhouse Lawyers Speak (@ tempt to disrupt the rally. It didn’t
At 6:13 a.m. on July 23, Big Man joined the ances- for a rally Aug. 25 at San Quen- JailLawSpeak), an incarcerated work, as we quickly realized this
tors. Above all else, Elbert “Big Man” Howard loved tin Prison in Marin County, Cali- group of prisoner rights advocates. was disinformation and spread the
his comrades and all oppressed people, who he never fornia. Most came from Oakland, There was some confusion when word to later arrivals.
stopped fighting for. many in two chartered buses, but we first arrived as to whether the The turnout was considerably
He was the love of my life and I will miss him forev- sizable contingents traveled from rally would take place at the West larger than the 50 or so that at least
er. I am grateful to have been able to have these years San José, Santa Cruz and San Fran- Gate or East Gate of the prison, one of the key organizers was ex-
See RIP BIG MAN, page 13 cisco as well. Incarcerated Work- though the original plan was to as- pecting. This shows the growing
ers Organizing Committee, a key semble at the West Gate. A seem- knowledge of and support for the
organizer of the rally, along with ingly friendly cop from a large See SAN QUENTIN, page 6
by Amani Sawari
Mario Woods Barrow, began Aug. 21 on the 47th anniversary of George
Hillary
Many people are aware of the prison strike that
Remembrance 57, an un- Jackson’s assassination. Some of those following the
employed
teacher strike, however, are confused by the conflicting mes-
Day 2018 lives in her sages that are sent out by states’ departments of cor-
in Britain,
(old) Alfa rections. It’s clear that prison officials are doing all
Commemorating and Romeo be- that they can to suppress strike actions and prisoners’
cause the
celebrating life only avail- organizing of the strike.
See REPORTS BACK FROM FIRST WEEK, page 4
by Wealth and Disparities able shelter
won’t ac-
in the Black Community – cept dogs. Arrest the president! Sue
Justice 4 Mario Woods PHOTO:
TONY the government! Our Nia,
KERSHAW,
SWNS
Cooking in your car our purpose, will never die!

Some of the women at the celebration gathered under the by Paradise
brand new street sign for this photo. The rise of the unhoused middle class Let me be the first to say
Sam Jordan’s Way by Lisa ‘Tiny’ Gray Garcia heard the sizzle. It was coming it: Nia Wilson would be

Salt, grease and fried meat filled
celebrates the first major the air with just a hint of burnt sug- from one of a long line of late mod- alive today if somebody else
el Subarus, Hondas, BMWs, Acura
had been elected president
Black mayoral candidate ar thrown in. My mind wandered to sedans and even a Mercedes, no in 2016!
The man arrested for
car older than 2015, parked along
breakfasts past sizzling in a greasy
in San Francisco The highlight of a wonderful day for diner. this hidden street. This breakfast Nia’s murder was not alone.
was courtesy of a tiny grill plugged
He had an accomplice. The
the children was the chance to ride a
horse. The Black Cowboys introduced This time, however, I was on into a cigarette lighter in a 2017 president was not there in
by Jacquie Taliaferro them to the thrill of horseback riding. my bike, riding past an empty lot Honda two door. person Sunday night, July
in East Oakland at 6:30 a.m. No
A grand sunny day dawned in San Francisco’s Hunt- On July 22, 2018, on what houses or restaurants were remote- This humble, quiet group of 22, at the MacArthur BART
ers Point Bayvew District for the naming of “Sam would’ve been Mario Woods’ 29th ly close. cars. Their inhabitants were part of subway station when Nia
Jordan’s Way,” formerly Galvez Avenue between birthday, Wealth and Disparities in And then I saw the smoke and a rising group of unhoused people, Wilson was brutally stabbed
See SAM JORDAN’S WAY, page 6 See MARIO WOODS DAY, page 16 See COOKING IN CAR, page 12 Nia Wilson See NIA WILSON, page 22
gineer with the Environmental Rep. Pelosi
Eco-fraud at Division of the San Francisco challenged
Department of Public Health
(DPH), accepted the mandate
HP Shipyard to protect human health and to stop $300
the environment as a perma-
nent regulator seated on the million Hunters
Restoration Advisory Board
Hunters Point Shipyard: (RAB) of the Hunters Point Point Shipyard
Shipyard, a federal Superfund
A few caring people are site. cleanup waste
RABs are democratically
changing the world elected bodies created by and listen to
Congress to empower com-
by Ahimsa Porter Sumchai, MD munity stakeholders with community
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t the opportunity to direct the
change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever cleanup and reuse of former by Steve Castleman, Golden
have.” – Margaret Mead military installations. Gate University School of
“We’ve been doing this for 25 years … We’re “The Department of De- Law Environmental Law and
going to keep doing what we’re doing.” – Amy fense (DoD) is taking steps to Justice Clinic
Brownell, PE, “Toxic Relationship: The Fraud at increase public participation One of countless protests during the decades-long struggle to ensure the Hunters Point Shipyard is clean Dear Leader Pelosi,
Hunters Point,” SF Weekly, Aug. 23, 2018 in its cleanup program. New before any consideration of development is this one organized by POWER on July 17, 2007. The director As you may know, Greenac-
of POWER then, Alicia Garza at the far left, has since become world famous as the person who coined the
Once upon a time … in a reality far, far away … DoD policy, which resulted phrase, Black Lives Matter. We insist the lives of the people of Hunters Point matter, and poisoning them tion for Health and Environmen-
Amy D.C. Brownell, PE, a licensed professional en- See A FEW CARING, page 8 with impunity must stop. See DEAR REP. PELOSI, page 6

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Bayview’s Sav-Mor Mart

re-opens in new location

with fresh produce, more
healthful products


by Denise Lamott
The Healthy Retail SF Program, in collaboration
with a host of community partners, celebrated its 10th
store with the grand re-opening event of Sav-Mor
Mart at its new location at 4522 Third St., between
LaSalle and McKinnon. A community market that
has been serving the Bayview since for over 20 years,
Sav-Mor will now offer more fresh produce from local
sources as well as a larger variety of healthful choices
for its customers.
“Every neighborhood in San Francisco should have
access to healthy, high-quality food,” said Mayor Lon-
Third Street business owners LaWanda Dickerson, owner of U3Fit, Ms. Bernadette, owner of the Jazz Room, April Spears, don Breed. “I am excited that Bayview residents will
owner of Cafe Envy and Auntie April’s, Teresa Goins, founder Old Skool Cafe, and Barbara Gratta, owner of Gratta Wines now have a new and improved grocery store to serve
have come together to form a mighty coalition, the Merchants of Butchertown. their community.”
Merchants of Butchertown borhood leads the city in ethnic options available to residents in the Bayview commu-
“Making healthier food choices and healthier food
and economic diversity. With last
year’s reopening of a newly reno- nity is the primary goal of Healthy Retail SF,” said
Decades ago, when cattle were ment to the slaughterhouses and vated Opera House, what’s old is Joaquin Torres, director of the Office of Economic and
driven north on Third Street to packing plants which once sup- new again. With Bayview’s small Workforce Development. “The owners, Abdullah Jo-
the area west of what is now Bay- plied meat to the region. businesses, industries and its dedi- See SAVMORE MART, page 16 Looking new inside and out, SavMore Mart has upgraded its
view Plaza, that neighborhood was Like bygone Butchertown, the cation to feeding the city, the spirit offerings at a new location, 4522 Third St.
called Butchertown. It was a testa- Bayview Hunters Point neigh- of Butchertown lives on.
Today, a community group of lo-
cal businesses calls itself the Mer-
chants of Butchertown (MOB).
The group is chaired by April
Spears of Auntie April’s Chicken
and Waffles and Barbara Gratta of
Gratta Wines and includes EDoT
(Economic Development on Third)
as their fiscal sponsor.
MOB is a collaboration of busi-
ness owners and other community
partners of the Bayview Hunters
Point neighborhood. By working
together, the group’s intention is
to grow, support, strengthen and
maintain the integrity of the small
business model.
MOB is made up of a diverse
range of local owner-run establish-
ments, and each month they meet
to trade advice, co-market, plan
events and keep up with local hous-
ing and business developments,
particularly those along the Third
Street corridor. Currently there are
no dues required to be a member of
MOB. All that is required is a cur-
rent business license within 94124.
MOB and EDoT’s mission is to
preserve and support existing busi-
nesses along the Third Street cor-
ridor as well as to pursue new Af-
rican American entrepreneurship,
resurrect the jazz music scene, and
advocate and acknowledge Legacy
Businesses that qualify for this sta-
tus.
To date, these include Sam Jor-
dan’s Bar and The Jazz Room as
well as the next recipient, The San
Francisco Bay View newspaper.
Additionally, on Aug. 18, 2018, the
community honored the Mayor of
Butchertown by renaming Galvez
Street to Sam Jordan’s Way. Sev-
eral of our MOB merchants led the
See MERCHANTS, page 16

SEPTEMBER 2018 National Black Newspaper San Francisco BayView 3

Political
prisoner of war

Robert Seth

Hayes paroled


The new Prison Movement: The continuing after 45 years

struggle to abolish slavery in Amerika



by Kevin ‘Rashid’ Johnson and economic security. These are sistance to slave labor and condi-
deprivations that generate “crime”: tions of abuse, which is eroding the
The rising new Prison economic crimes, crimes of pas- structures put in place beginning
Movement sion, and crimes of attempting to nearly 50 years ago to repress the
Across Amerika, home of the cope – through drug use and addic- Prison Movement of that era, such
world’s largest prison population, tions. as solitary confinement.
growing numbers of the impris- Secondly, once imprisoned, they From yesterday’s suppressed A lively panel discussion on Nelson Mandela Day focusing on the politics of im-
oned are coming to realize that become victims of inhumane abus- Prison Movement prisonment prepared participants for an inspiring rally outside the headquarters
they are victims of social injustice. es, warehousing and one of the During the earlier wave of the of the oppressor, the Indiana Department of Corrections, one of the most repres-
Foremost, they are victims of an most decadent and dehumanizing Prison Movement of the 1960s- sive DOCs in the country. The photos on the steps are of comrades who are
inherently predatory and dysfunc- forms of social economic injustice: 70s, when the courts barred their playing lead roles in the struggle: Dr. Mutulu Shakur, Keith “Malik” Washington,
Kinetik Justice and Kwame Shakur.
tional capitalist-imperialist system, slavery. doors against prisoners’ lawsuits
which targets the poor and people This rising awareness among the seeking redress against the inhu- Nelson Mandela Day:
of color for intensified policing, imprisoned has prompted increas- mane conditions that pervade U.S.
militaristic containment and selec- ing numbers of prisoners to unite in prisons, the prisoners rose up in Building a new type of unity
tive criminal prosecutions, while resistance proclaiming “No more!” resistance.
denying them access to the basic And the momentum is building. In a dialectical relationship their by Kwame ‘Beans’ Shakur of the Indiana Department of Cor-
resources, employment and insti- This “new” Prison Movement is movement both informed and was Uncle Baba Seth is visited by Imani rections.
The following is a speech by
tutional control needed for social seeing growing waves of open re- See PRISON MOVEMENT, page 17 Hayes, 12, Sister Yah and Valerie last Kwame Shakur read by a support- The basis for the Prison Lives
November.
‘The Global Imagination of 1968: Amsterdam News – Having been er at the Indiana Department of Matter Campaign and this dem-
onstration is not only to shed light
Corrections headquarters. Com-
incarcerated since 1973, original rades gathered on July 18 in India- on the poor treatment and inhu-
Revolution and Counterrevolution’ Black Panther activist Robert Seth napolis for Prison Lives Matter: In mane living conditions that prison-
Hayes, 69, was released on parole
ers are subjected to, although we
last Tuesday. He joins a short list of the Spirit of Nelson Mandela, be- know this is the initial motivating
by Shaka Zulu emies and gladly attending their revolutionaries from the 1960s and ginning with a panel discussion at factor for most families and sup-
11 a.m. at Light of the World Chris-
We are struggling with how galas, all of this derives from not 1970s who are now hitting New tian Church, followed by a demon- porters who get involved with the
best to marshal our revolution- knowing who the real class en- York’s streets as elderly men after stration outside the headquarters See MANDELA DAY, page 12
ary forces – how best to raise the emy is, and what must be done to spending decades in the belly of the
political temperature of cadre and transform the oppressed commu- beast, simply for fighting for their July 24, 2018, having met all crite- who remain captured behind en-
oppressed people alike – in a so- nity into revolutionary bastions of freedom. ria for release according to his sen- emy lines. Ten have died while
ciety as fascist as Mussolini’s political power. Hayes denied participating in the tence,” read a statement from the there, since 2010. Many of the
Italy was. Organizations, groups Political organizing must be June 1973 Bronx shooting death New York City Jericho Movement. militants were in their early twen-
and collectives are rightfully con- directly in the interest of the of New York Transit cop Sidney “The parole commissioners recog- ties when they joined revolution-
fused because they have an incor- people, and the issues involved Thompson, but he was arrested, nized his progress after serving 45 ary organizations and took up arms
rect political understanding of the must be organically linked to the convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison and granted his pa- to combat police terrorism. They
nature of the class forces arrayed oppressed community. And Com- years to life nonetheless. He had role application at his 11th parole fought for Black Power, and many
against the people, and this incor- rade George Katsiaficas, in his been hit with “five counts of mur- hearing. He is looking forward to were framed and incarcerated, or
rect political knowledge leads to latest book, called “‘The Global der, attempted murder, third degree being reunited with his family and lost their lives in the trenches while
incorrect political analysis. Imagination of 1968: Revolution criminal possession of a weapon friends. We welcome him home! fighting.
So, seeing the top layer of Black and Counterrevolution,” provides and multiple counts of robbery.” We spoke with Seth today, and he To quote late great one-time
Lives Matter founders and leaders an answer to the many questions Even though he has maintained is grateful to all of his friends and “prisoner in exile” Herman Fergu-
associating with rabid class en- See SHAKA ZULU, page 18 a clean disciplinary prison record, supporters. Once he gets settled in, son, “Free ‘em all!”
has been eligible for parole since he plans to write a statement of his This story first appeared at http://am-
Comrade Malik exposes nationwide 1998 and has been in poor health own.” sterdamnews.com/news/2018/aug/09/
There are still more than two
political-prisoner-war-robert-seth-
in recent years, he has continuously
political repression program been denied after each hearing, ev- dozen “political prisoners of war” hayes-paroled-a/.
ery two years. The Parole Board ar-
gued that “he remained a threat to
by Keith ‘Malik’ Washington, This illegal and unconstitutional cause I am considered as being an society.”
Deputy Chairman, New ”program” is not just being imple- influential ”leader” and spokesper- After 10 failed attempts, he was
Afrikan Black Panther Party mented and initiated in Texas. This son for the ”new” prison move- finally granted parole on his 11th
Prison Chapter is a nationwide program enacted by ment. My membership in the IWW try, 20 years later.
“The U.S. carceral network kills, the U.S. Department of Justice! Ol’ and the Incarcerated Workers Or- “We are elated to report that re-
however, and in its prisons, it kills racist Jeff Sessions is at it again! ganizing Committee (IWOC) has spected elder Robert Seth Hayes
was granted parole and released
more Blacks than any other ethnic I was specifically targeted be- See REPRESSION, page 18
group. American prisons constitute
an ‘outside’ in U.S. political life ...
Foucault remains mute about the
incarcerated person’s vulnerabil-
ity to police beatings, rape, shock
treatment and death row. Penal in-
carceration and executions are the
state’s procedures for discarding
the unassimilable in an external
inferno of non-existence. Not ev-
erything, nor everyone, is saved.” 4
– Joy James, “Resisting State Vio-
lence,” cited in Jackie Wang, “Car-
ceral Capitalism,” pg. 279 (2018) www.bhoutdoorcine.org
Revolutionary greetings, Sisters
and Brothers! locations, times, lm lineups
As you can clearly see, Black
feminist scholar Joy James sets the
tone for this dynamic and provoca-
tive article. I highly recommend all
of you check out scholar and activ-
ist Jackie Wang’s new book, “Car-
ceral Capitalism.” It may change
your life as well as your perspec-
tives on freedom, justice and
equality in Amerika. Sister Jackie
really “did her thang” and now I’m
about to do mine!
First and foremost, I send out
a clenched fist salute to all of the
women and men incarcerated
across the United States who stood August 24, 2018 Consectetuer in
In consectetuer Proin in
up on Aug. 21 and who continue to University Hall sapien. Proin in sapien.
Fusce urna magna neque.
8 pm
Fusce urna magna neque
Lorem ipsum dolor
do so! Without your sacrifice there egeuat vitae lorem ipsum
dolor urna magna.
will be no change.
I send out a clenched fist sa-
lute also to Comrade Rashid on I want to thank the
Virginia’s Death Row, Comrade
Jason Renard Walker at Telford SF BayView for keeping
Unit, Comrade Atiba in Mary-
land, Comrade Bilal in Colorado, our communities engaged
Comrade Khaysi in Rhode Island,
Comrade Pitt in Virginia, Comrade and informed on the
Ben Ammi at Estelle and Comrade
Shaka Zulu in the free world. Of important issues
course, I return my ra’ salute to
Kinetik Justice, Swift Justice and of our time.
Bennu Hannibal Ra’Sun of the
Free Alabama Movement. — Mayor London Breed
I’m fully awake. are you? Type to enter textPr Tuesday, October 9, at 7 pm
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4 San Francisco BayView National Black Newspaper SEPTEMBER 2018
Medicare and Medicaid, a major gift


of the Civil Rights movement



by Barry Hermanson
I recently finished
reading David Barton
Reports back from first week of National Prison Strike Smith’s book, “The
Power to Heal, Civil
continued from page 1 week. Rights, Medicare, and
However, prisoners are rising up in institutions Georgia – Prisoners in Georgia State Prison at Re- the Struggle to Trans-
across the country – and now internationally – in pro- idsville have reported a strike, according to Jailhouse form America’s Health
test of the living and working conditions in the pris- Lawyers Speak. Care System.” It is an
ons. They also call out the legal barriers and policies South Carolina – Jailhouse Lawyers Speak is re- excellent history of
that keep inmates in a state of oppression and insta- porting that prisoners in the following facilities are healthcare in the United
bility. They are demanding to have ownership over on strike: Broad River Correctional Institution, Lee States, particularly in the
transforming the circumstances that contribute to the Correctional Institution, McCormick Correctional 1950s and ‘60s. For me,
violent environments they are forced to live within. Institution, Turbeville Correctional Institute, Ker- as a longtime Medicare
While at least 17 states pledged to participate in the shaw Correctional Institution and Lieber Correction- for All advocate, the
strike prior to its beginning, it is expected that more al Institution. The actions in these facilities include book also provided in-
are also involved. Below I’ve included an explanation widespread work strikes, with only a few prisoners sight about our continu-
behind prisoners’ actions and a list of the confirmed reporting to their jobs, and commissary boycotts. ing struggle to achieve
strike activity that has already been recorded. More McCormick prisoners have been subjected to strip better healthcare in the
activism is expected to be confirmed in the coming searches every day since Aug. 21. U.S. at a lower cost for
days. North Carolina – Prisoners at Hyde Correctional everyone.
Healthcare in many
Prison strikes are not riots Institution in Swanquarter, N.C., demonstrated in soli- other countries is based Even the Veterans Administration’s hospitals were segregated until 1953, when President
It’s important to realize that prisoners striking is not darity with the strike. There have been unconfirmed Eisenhower ordered them integrated, a year before Brown v. Board of Education ordered the
equivalent to a riot. A riot is “a violent disturbance of reports of strikes at other institutions across the state. on the principal of integration of schools.
shared risk. Of looking
the peace.” I’d like to point out two aspects of a riot California – At New Folsom Prison, a hunger strike after each other. Every- PHOTO COURTESY LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
that are not applicable to prison strikes. started by Heriberto Garcia on Aug. 21 has grown to one needs healthcare. In the United States, some call On Nov. 6, there may be a change in the balance
First, none of the actions that prisoners are taking include others. And at Lancaster State Prison near Los of power in Washington, D.C. Democrats may gain a
against the prison industrial complex through their Angeles, William E. Brown Jr. and his group are on that socialism. Instead, we prefer the free market to majority in the House and the Senate. Unfortunately,
determine the amount and quality of healthcare re-
striking – whether that be through work stoppages, sit- hunger strike. ceived. little will change in the healthcare debate. Democrats
ins, boycotts or hunger strikes – are violent actions. Ohio – At least two prisoners at Toledo Correction- In a free market system, when you can’t pay, you continue to push for incremental change that does lit-
Jailhouse lawyers specifically chose actions that were al Institution began a hunger strike on Aug. 21. David don’t get much. You don’t deserve it. The result: Peo- tle more than put bandages on gaping wounds. Repub-
peaceful and rely on the prisoner to make an individu- Easley and James Ward were moved into isolation for ple in the U.S. do not live as long and pay twice as licans say we don’t need any bandages.
al decision on their participation in the strike. participating and authorities have cut off their means much for healthcare services as people in other devel- In Oakland, California, Congresswoman Barbara
The second point that I’d like to mention arguing of communication to outside contacts. Lee’s only opponent on the November ballot is a
that prison strikes are not riots is that there is nothing oped countries. Green, Laura Wells. Lee is a longtime supporter of
For those of you who can’t pay for the cost of your
peaceful about a prison. There is no way to disturb the healthcare, tell me about your experiences. I will in- Medicare for All (HR 676) and is a member of the
peace when peace is non-existent. So due to the fact corporate your comments into future columns. new Medicare for All caucus in the House.
that a riot is a violent disturbance of the peace, accusa- Starting in July of 1966, Medicare and Medicaid In my 20 years of advocacy for better healthcare, I
tions that prisoners are inciting a riot are completely dollars were given only to hospitals with fully inte- haven’t seen Barbara Lee helping to build a stronger
false and inapplicable to our incarcerated organizing grated facilities. Most hospitals integrated within four voice to achieve better healthcare. The leadership of
leaders. to six months of receiving notifications. the Democratic Party supports for-profit medicine, not
Prisons are inherently violent in nature; therefore, Medicare for All.
It remains today an astonishing accomplishment for
prisoners are serving their communities within the the civil rights movement. Mary Ratcliff, editor of the If I could vote in Oakland, I’d vote for Laura Wells
prison as well as their regions and their nation by mak- Bay View newspaper, said: “I’d celebrate the integra- for Congress. Registering and voting Green may be
ing the choice to point out the nature of prisons as be- tion of hospitals more enthusiastically if the health the strongest statement you can make to the leadership
ing oppressive centers of abuse and violence. These Week One: Strike activity has been confirmed in the high- outcomes weren’t so much worse for Blacks than of the Democratic Party that you do not agree with
brave prisoners are serving every single person who lighted states. Let’s light up the country! whites.” I agree. Equality in healthcare is the goal. their legislative agenda.
suffers from the mass prison industrial complex as an Towards the end of the book, Smith writes: On Sept. 8, people from all over the world will be
inmate or the loved one of an inmate. Colorado – Starting around Aug. 7, 10 prisoners “(T)he number of hospital beds per one thousand marching in San Francisco ahead of the International
They are serving the future generations of people at Sterling Correctional Facility announced a hunger Climate Conference on Sept. 12-14. If you are in San
who will not have to live within these violent and strike against a two-week long 24-hour a day lock- population in the United States is now less than half Francisco that day, please look for and join the Green
the average of high-income Organization for Eco-
abusive conditions because they are taking the risk to down of 38 administrative segregation prisoners. nomic and Cooperative Development countries (page Party contingent in the march.
stand up against them today with concrete demands. It Indiana – Prisoners in the segregation unit at Wa- 185).” Barry Hermanson is a member of the San Francisco Green
is our responsibility to support them. bash Valley Correctional Institution initiated a hunger Because of the mandate to integrate, many hospital Party County Council and a former small business owner. You
strike on Monday, Aug. 27, demanding adequate food
Strike actions confirmed thus far and an end to cold temperatures in the unit. rooms have been converted to serve single occupants. can reach him by sending a letter in care of this paper, to 4917
Third St., San Francisco CA 94124.
This first week of the strike has just come to an end New Mexico – On Aug. 9, prisoners at Lea County The Green Party is the only national political party
and we have seen a substantial wave of success. The Correctional Facility in Hobbs, N.M., organized a that supports an Expanded and Improved Medicare
mainstream media attention on the strike has been work stoppage against conditions at the prison, oper- for All. It is a major reason I am registered to vote
monumentally greater than we have ever seen in the ated by private corporation GEO Group. Tensions at with the Green Party: better healthcare at a lower cost
past. the prison reached a tipping point prior to the date of for everyone. Democratic and Republican Party plat-
Along with this, the public narrative towards pris- the strike and prisoners could not wait before initiating forms, because of their support for the current system
oners has changed dramatically from their being their protest. All facilities in New Mexico were placed of healthcare delivery, essentially support profit and San Francisco Bay View
viewed as “violent animals that need to be put in their on lockdown status on the morning of Aug. 20. This unequal outcomes. Independent Newspaper Established 1976
place” to “individuals seeking enriching living con- statewide lockdown has since been lifted except for 41 years of liberation journalism
ditions who are in need of support for their environ- Lea County C.F. fused to cooperate with humiliating body scans were
ments to become truly rehabilitative.” The public eye Florida – Jailhouse Lawyers Speak asserts that five punished by being locked in a dry cell (no water or Willie Ratcliff, Publisher
is focused on securing and protecting prisoners’ rights. Florida facilities are seeing strike activity: Charlotte working toilets) for three days.
We are also committed to highlighting the injustices Correctional Institution reports 40 refusing work and Texas – IWOC was forwarded a message dated 4917 Third St.
that are inherent to our criminal justice system. Below 100 boycotting commissary. Prisoners at Dade Cor- Aug. 23 from inside administrative segregation (soli- San Francisco CA 94124-2309
I’ve included updates with details from today’s press rectional say 30-40 are on strike, Franklin Correc- tary) of Stiles Unit, Beaumont, Texas, confirming that Phone & Fax (415) 671-0789
release: tional reports 30-60, Holmes Correctional reports 70, two prisoners are on hunger strike in solidarity with
Washington – Representatives of over 200 immi- Appalachee Correctional reports an unknown number. the national action: “I feel great. But very hungry! www.sfbayview.com
grant detainees at Northwest Detention Center in Ta- Nova Scotia, Canada – At Burnside County Jail And not because I don’t have food but because of our editor@sfbayview.com
coma, Washington, declared a hunger strike on Day in Halifax, prisoners went on strike and issued a pro- 48 hour solidarity with our brothers and sisters. It’s
One of the national prison strike. Amid fears of re- test statement in solidarity with the strike and naming the only way we can show support from inside of Seg. We should own and operate and control the
taliation, 70 across three blocks participated. As of local demands. They went through a lockdown and Let everyone know we got their backs.” IWOC has economy of our community. - Malcolm X
this time, seven continue to refuse food into a second extensive negotiations with authorities, those who re- See NATIONAL PRISON STRIKE, page 6









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San Quentin rebellion in 1831, to Sept. 9, the speakers in the audience respond-
continued from page 1 anniversary of the Attica Rebel- ed, “Te oimos.”
lion. However, the fight for human The organizers had also planned
rights for the caged persons in U.S. to have a mass “phone zap” into
prisons, jails and immigrant deten- the prisons as part of the program.
tion centers – disproportionately Bilal announced, however, that the
Black and Brown – will continue, phone lines had been shut down
organizers emphasize, as long as it to block such calls, which he said
takes. actually showed the impact we al-
The struggle recently received a ready had made.
boost when a group of ICE detain- At the end of the rally, Bilal Ali,
ees in Tacoma, Wash., joined the urged participants to take the vari-
national strike. ous fliers, papers and other materi-
Strikers are refusing to report to als being handed out by the groups
assigned jobs, engaging in peace- present to become better educated
ful sit-ins, boycotting concessions on the issues and, if not already a
and phone services and carry- member, join an organization car-
ing out hunger strikes. They risk rying on the struggle. Members of
transfer to other prisons, solitary PSL handed out copies of Libera-
confinement and additional time tion newspaper, a statement of sup-
behind bars. In other words, they port for the strike by Palestinians
are risking a lot! held in Israeli jails, and Prop 10
Education, inspiration and orga- palm cards with information on the
nization important statewide campaign for
Speakers at the rally both edu- a “yes” vote in November in favor
cated and inspired those in atten- Thanks to great consciousness raising by the organizers, inside and out, and the unprecedented worldwide media atten- of rent control and affordable hous-
dance. Leading off was Bilal Ali, a tion they’ve attracted, demonstrations of support for striking prisoners are drawing crowds – this one at San Quentin drew ing.
former Black Panther and political at least 500. Californians know that even a small amount of media support can spur participation and gain the public’s We can expect support to grow
attention. The three California Hunger Strikes in 2011-2013, with not much more positive media than the Bay View, drew
prisoner. 6,600, 12,000 and finally 30,000 participants! as the strike for prisoner human
In a fiery speech, he explained PHOTO: NUBE BROWN rights goes on and spreads, and
that the roughly 2.3 million cur- poverty and carried out endless ing to happen today. Here in San us, and when we organize … the the impact to grow as a result. This
rently incarcerated are seen by the wars. Quentin, prisoners are still being state criminalizes us.” struggle deserves the widest soli-
Bilal Mafundi Ali, lead organizer of the
National Prison Strike Solidarity Mo- capitalist rulers as “surplus popula- Another featured speaker, Jose held in solitary confinement. And Strike support leader Nube darity!
bilization to San Quentin, brought his tion,” subject to super-exploitation Villarreal, spent 10 years in the solitary confinement is torture!” Brown of California Prison Focus Jon Britton writes for Liberation, the
legendary organizing experience to and degrading treatment. Those Pelican Bay SHU and was one Villarreal went on to say: “The and Prisoners Human Rights Co- newspaper of the Party for Socialism
the task with great success. who really belong in San Quentin among many thousands of prison- reason they had this prison built alition, CA, led a reading of the and Liberation, where this story first
PHOTO: LAURA GUZMAN and other U.S. prisons, he said, are ers joining a California-wide hun- up in Pelican Bay was to target striking prisoners’ 10 demands, appeared.
prison strike, planned to last from the ruling rich, who have deprived ger strike in 2013 that won signifi- leaders and organizers within the asking the audience to respond to
Aug. 21, the anniversary of the people of the means to make a liv- cant improvements. However, he prison system … mostly Black and each demand with a loud, “We hear Advertise in the BayView, your
assassination of George Jackson ing, caused mass evictions and said: “Many of the conditions that Brown folks. … They pluck us out you!” Each demand was also read Black liberation newspaper
in 1968 and Nat Turner’s slave homelessness, driven millions into I [protested against] are continu- of our community, they imprison in Spanish, after which Spanish- www.sfbayview.com


National Prison Strike reprisals. notoriously dangerous Kilby and the 10 prisoner demands. Be sure to follow the following relate to the work in deconstructing
continued from page 4 Before the strike started, pris- Limestone prisons, where he be- Follow strike organizers, outside organizers to stay abreast the prison industrial complex and
oner leaders in Ohio, Florida and lieved authorities intended to kill not prison officials of what’s going on in ways that ending mass incarceration.
confirmed that Robert Uvalle is on Texas were targeted and isolated. him, but continued to protest and Due to the fact that prison of- you can support from the outside: Support by endorsing the Na-
hunger strike in solitary at Michael The state’s attempts to pre-empt or draw attention, protecting himself ficials are blatantly lying about @JailLawSpeak, @SlaveryPrison, tional Prison Strike.
Unit, Anderson County, Texas, deter strike action in some facili- from further harm. strike activity, we are responsible @SawariMi, @jaybeware and @ Support by donating to Jailhouse
in solidarity with the nationwide ties included humiliating and de- The efforts by authorities to dis- for tracking our own success. IWW_IWOC. Lawyers.
strike. Robert has been in solitary moralizing rituals. rupt communication between pris- While doing this, it is critical that The work is not nearly done yet. Support by attending events in
for most of his 25 years inside. In previous years, prisoners who oner organizers and outside sup- we continue to press prison staff It’s just beginning, as the light is your region.
Prison authorities have begun openly spoke to media suffered port also interfere with and impede being shined into the dark spaces Support by boycotting business-
responding to the strike in media greatly for it. For example, Mel- communication between prisons and corrections officials about of our prisons, jails and detention es that exploit prisoners’ labor.
what’s going on in corrections in-
interviews denying that anything vin Ray, Dhati Khalid and Kinetik by inside organizers. Before the stitutions. centers, showing the messes that Amani Sawari, a journalist commit-
unusual is occurring in their fa- Justice of the Free Alabama Move- strike started, Jailhouse Lawyers We have the right to know what exist there. ted to “writing to enlighten, engage and
cilities. Inside organizers predicted ment were transferred to isolation Speak heard commitments to the the conditions are that prisoners Now it is time for us to continue empower,” can be reached at aman-
this would happen and urge con- in 2014 after publicly announcing strike and its demands from prison- are facing on the inside. For every by being proactive in cleaning up isawari@gmail.com or @Sawarimi or
tinued skepticism and investiga- a work stoppage. Then in 2016, ers in 17 states. Prison authorities prisoner or group of prisoners fac- the messes that we find with the by mail to 14419 Greenwood Ave. N.,
Ste A #132, Seattle WA 98133. These
tion. Organizers with Jailhouse while still in isolation from that may prove successful in conceal- ing retaliation, we must support use of our own individual exper- contacts can be used to report strike up-
Lawyer’s Speak struggle to rebut incident, they continued to open- ing or even deterring participation them by being aggressive in our tise, sharing our experiences, lean- dates. Visit her website, http://sawarimi.
these claims because of the need to ly advocate the Sept. 9 national in some of those states, but they response to the retaliation. ing into our passions and collabo- org/, for the latest news on the strike.
protect themselves from targeted strike. Kinetik Justice was sent to cannot refute the righteousness of rating with each other as we each

Sam Jordan’s Way was an athlete activist. The Sam would sing the national King, but I’ve always liked Three
continued from page 1 Jordan platform in his campaign anthem before knocking Street – has a nice ring to it’ or
in the ‘60s was better housing and his opponent out on his something close to that. He brought
Phelps and Third Street. Over 150 health care, education and schools, way to becoming light me up short. Who the hell was I to
people gathered for the celebration jobs and workers’ rights plus ben- heavyweight champion. barge into a community and imply
on Aug. 18 of the first Black man efits. Does any of this sound famil- He was well known for they needed to be more politically
to run a competitive iar? his kindheartedness, giv- correct. Typical white supremacy,
campaign for mayor Sam Jordan’s Way is ing out food to the needy though unconscious.
of San Francisco. one of many San Fran- – and not just during the “Sam Jordan gave me my first
It is fitting that his cisco streets named af- holidays. Sam was also lesson in San Francisco in the deep
two sons, Allen and ter African Americans, well known for putting thinking that has to go into any
Sam Jr., and baby girl starting with the first folks in check. kind of Black-white alliance. I’ll
Ruth with other fam- millionaire in Califor- Mary Ratcliff told always be grateful.”
ily members were on nia, William Alexander Ruth a funny story that I learned when I started writing
hand. They pointed Leidesdorff, first Afri- involves Sam Jordan. for the SF Bay View Newspaper
out that their father can-American Super- “Willie and I moved from about 25 years ago that publisher
was the first African visor Terry Francois, Alaska to San Francisco Beloved Mayor of Butchertown Sam Jordan is memorialized with this sign, a landmark on Dr. Willie Ratliff and his wife Mary
American to make a 1964-1977, Supervi- in 1987 for me to go to Third Street, and now with the renaming of the side street to Sam Jordan’s Way. are dedicated to justice for us all.
serious run for mayor sor Willie B. Kennedy, law school. In Alaska, I’d street was an insignificant one in lives. Keep the celebration going.
and now we have a Jacquie Taliaferro community activist been the state director of Martin Golden Gate Park, and I started “Some people did like the idea, You’re always welcome to come
Black woman, Mayor Espanola Jackson, Dr. Luther King Day and generated a talking up renaming Third Street and no one voiced any particular by Sam Jordan’s Sport Bar and
London Breed. Martin Luther King Jr., plus Willie firestorm by proposing to rename a – didn’t sound to me to be a street opposition, but there wasn’t much Barbeque at Third Street and Sam
Right there with Jackie Robin- Mays Plaza and Willie McCovey main street in Anchorage for MLK. name that meant a whole lot to buy-in, so I decided to talk with Jordan’s Way, and follow them on
son, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamber- Cove. to name a few. And our great It wasn’t renamed, but the contro- people. Picture this: A dumb white community leaders to find out why. Facebook.
lain, Jim Brown, Muhammad Ali, state of California is named after versy took more space in the daily woman coming to a Black commu- The first person I talked to was Jacquie Taliaferro, director of La-
Kurt Flood, Tommy Smith and Black Queen Califia. papers and on TV news than any nity – a FIERCE Black community your dad, and he said, careful not HiTz* TV-Media and a writer for the
John Carlos, SF 49er quarterback Sam Jordan was called Singing issue ever up to that time. – and proposing to change some- to hurt my stupid but sincere feel- Bay View for 25 years, can be reached
Colin Kaepernick, LeBron James Sam and Mayor of Butchertown, “So when we came here, I soon thing that was central to countless ings, ‘I have great respect for Dr. at lahitzdigitaltv@gmail.com, and visit
and so many more, Sam Jordan but he was just Sam to many. He discovered that the only MLK his blog, Lahitzdigitaltv.blogspot.com.

Santa Rita birth The conduct was “barbaric … If an inmate delivers her baby in a enables the private firm to refuse al door and toilet – as punishment. by’s mouth to open its airways so
continued from page 1 that has never been condoned by hospital, CFMG must bear the cost; and withhold inpatient hospital care Ms. Steele began screaming in that the baby could start breathing.
any civilized society,” much less if the inmate is forced to deliver the to inmates in labor,” as CFMG did pain, but, as is the lawsuit charges, After the baby’s birth, Plaintiff had
provide medical care to a pregnant the United States and the people of baby at the jail, there is no cost to in the Candace Steele case. the deputies closed the window to no had no means to wash or clean
inmate, locking her in an isola- the state of California, “motivated CFMG. Although admitted to the hospi- muffle the sound of her screaming. the baby or herself. Plaintiff had no
tion cell even as she was in “the by greed and was inflicted on Plain- Therefore, according to the fil- tal days earlier, Ms. Steele, on July No one, according to the lawsuit, blankets, towels or other materials
throes of childbirth” and ignoring tiff … for the sole purpose of pursu- ing in U.S. District Court for the 23, 2017, complained of cramping did anything to help Ms. Steele for to swaddle or wrap the baby in,”
her screams for help, according to ing profit at the expense and by the Northern District, San Francisco- and pain, and could not walk and many hours. read the federal filing.
a new federal civil rights lawsuit suffering of wards of the state such Oakland Division, ACSO’s con- was only able crawl on her hands Eventually, the screaming The Santa Rita jail differs from
filed here Aug. 20. as Plaintiff,” according to the law- tract with the CFMG “creates a and knees. Other women in the jail stopped, and other inmates could San Francisco and Contra Costa
In a complaint for “deprivation suit filed by Bay Area civil rights financial incentive and imperative reported to jail staff that Ms. Steele hear the sound of a crying baby – counties, where the respective
of federal civil rights, medical mal- lawyer Yolanda Huang on behalf for CFMG to refuse and withhold was in clear medical distress. Ms. Steele had “given birth alone counties do not use a private medi-
practice, intentional infliction of of Candace Steele, a former Santa inpatient hospitalization services A CFMG nurse examined Ms. and in pain, without medical care or cal provider and instead use county
emotional distress and negligence,” Rita Jail prisoner. to all inmates, including inmates in Steele, announced that Plaintiff was any other assistance from CFMG, departments of health, which have
the named defendants are the Al- CFMG contracts with ACSO to active labor.” not dilated, was only eight months in a cold, concrete, dirty isolation no such financial incentive to deny
ameda County Sheriff’s Office, provide pre-natal, gynecological, In fact, the lawsuit claims that pregnant, only had a stomachache, cell at Santa Rita Jail.” care.
Sheriff Gregory Ahern, numerous obstetrical and maternal services at by specifying that “CFMG alone and was exaggerating her distress. Of note, the baby was born with Lawsuit available upon request.
jail supervisors and officers, and Santa Rita Jail, and the lawsuit con- determines ‘the necessity and ap- The deputies then placed Ms. Steele the umbilical cord wrapped around Contact Attorney Yolanda Huang at
the California Forensic Medical tends there is a reason for CFMG propriateness of inpatient hospital in an isolation cell – not cleaned – its neck. “Out of pure instinct (the 510-329-2140 or yhuang.law@gmail.
Group (CFMG). to not send Ms. Steele to a hospital: care,’ ACSO’s contract with CFMG with a metal and concrete bed, met- mother) put her fingers into the ba- com.

Dear Rep. Pelosi the appropriate level of oversight fraud as early as 2012 but failed to. detailing fraudulent activities, yet Parcel A being undertaken by the What is needed, and what we
continued from page 1 during the original clean-up and It has taken six long years for the no one from the Navy or regula- California Department of Public have consistently demanded, is
testing process, how they handled Navy to acknowledge the true ex- tors contacted any of them to learn Health is wholly misguided. We comprehensive core sampling of
tal Justice has been monitoring the whistleblower accusations against tent of the fraud and its impact on more. brought forth eyewitness and docu- underground soil for potential ra-
Hunters Point Shipyard Superfund Tetra Tech EC, whether any fraudu- the cleanup. Community members who have mentary evidence demonstrating dioactive and hazardous contami-
cleanup for many years. As you lent or false reporting is present in It is equally clear the Navy and followed the cleanup already know there were elevated levels of ra- nants in Parcel A, as well as all
may also know, the Environmen- other Tetra Tech EC contracts, and regulators mishandled the whistle- what the inspectors general will diation in Parcel A’s former storm other parcels at the Shipyard and
tal Law and Justice Clinic at the whether they are following best blower allegations; one key whis- find: gross malfeasance leading to water and sanitary sewer systems – adjacent areas. Funding must also
Golden Gate University School of practices during the retesting pro- tleblower, Anthony Smith, took the waste of close to $300 million underground – that warrants further be provided for truly independent
Law investigated the radiological cess.” federal authorities on a walking and more than a decade’s delay. radiological investigation. Where community oversight of all testing
fraud committed by Tetra Tech EC, It is already clear the Navy and tour of the shipyard in June 2016, As for the retesting, the Navy did the sewer pipes and associated and cleanup activities.
Inc., and represents Greenaction in EPA could not have “provided the during which he pointed out nu- has publicly promised on multiple soil go when they were removed in Finally, you request “an imme-
petitions to both federal and state appropriate level of oversight.” If merous locations where fraud was occasions that all of Tetra Tech’s preparation for development, and diate briefing on the status of the
authorities seeking to revoke Tetra they had, they would never have al- committed. And yet no one from work will be redone. However, can they be tested for radiation? Hunters Point cleanup and re-test-
Tech EC’s radiological licenses. lowed Tetra Tech to investigate it- the Navy, EPA, NRC or state agen- its recently-published work plan Though we have repeatedly ing.” But who is going to give you
We applaud your July 27, 2018, self and then blindly accept its self- cies ever contacted him afterward for retesting Parcel G appears to urged the Navy and EPA to answer the briefing? The very parties who
call for both the Navy and EPA serving and utterly false conclusion to seek more information. significantly backtrack from that these questions, to our knowledge allowed this fraud to proceed and
inspectors general to investigate the fraud discovered in 2012 was Similarly, Greenaction’s NRC commitment. We urge you to insist they are not even looking. Instead, be covered up?
whether the Navy and EPA, as narrowly limited. The Navy could petition, filed in June 2017, con- the Navy do what it promised the CDPH is doing a surface scan. It’s We urge you to ask for answers
your statement puts it, “provided have conducted a competent inves- tained numerous whistleblower people of San Francisco. public relations, not a good faith in- about how they could have allowed
tigation and uncovered widespread affidavits under penalty of perjury Furthermore, the scanning of vestigation. See DEAR REP. PELOSI, page 8

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Aretha Franklin, the radical Queen of Soul and she wound up having Gospel
Queen Mahalia Jackson as one of
her stewards. Her mother sang and
by Paradise ter the first lyrics of the uni-verse, in her neighborhood lost many played the piano and, shortly after
Like Prince, Michael Jackson, “Let there be light!” And before hours of sleep as she wailed into her passing, Aretha would learn to
Michael Jordon, Tiger Woods, Ve- the Goddess had even thought the wee hours of the night her baby play piano by ear. In those early
nus and Serena Williams, Aretha about cooking stars for breakfast versions of “Rock Steady” and days, however, secular music like
Franklin came from that strong in the skillet of night, before the “Young, Gifted and Black,” pre- Jazz, R&B, the Blues and any mu-
Black father stock. From a tower- dawn of creation bright, there was paring for a career that would merit sic that didn’t praise the Lord was
ing black mountain of a man, the a rumbling deep in the soul of the her 18 Grammys. referred to as devil music.
Reverend C.L. Franklin. kosmos that would take 14 billion Born in Memphis, Tennessee, at Nevertheless and although it was
It’s been said about Rev. Frank- years for the galaxies to grind and 406 Lucy Ave., March 25, 1942, considered sacrilegious by many in
lin that when he spoke from the turn and churn out a distillation Aretha Louise Franklin moved those times, in 1954, Ray Charles
pulpit even the clocks stopped to that would exhort all the creatures with her parents, Clarence La- boldly released the chart topper, “I
clap their hands and shout halle- in the universe to “THINK!” “You Vaughn Franklin and Barbara Sig- Got a Woman,” which combined
lujahs and amens! He was revered better think! Think about what gers Franklin, to Detroit, Michi- Gospel, Jazz and Blues. Then
like a Black Pope and until Dr. you’re trying to do to me! Think! gan. She began her career as a child in 1957, the King of Soul, and
Martin Luther King came along, ThinK! THINK!” singing gospel at New Bethel Bap- Aretha’s heart-throb, Sam Cooke,
and some would say nevertheless, A sister, sistah, sis*star! A shoot- tist Church, where her father, C. L. crossing over from Gospel into
was widely considered the preemi- ing star, like the black “carbonado” Franklin, reigned in the pulpit and secular music, released the soul
nent voice of the Black Church. diamond asteroid that was hurled was a legendary circuit preacher. classic, “You Send Me,” Opening
Aretha Franklin could only have and aimed across eons toward the Being a daddy’s girl, she ab- the floodgates for the acceptance
come from the loins of such a man heart of the motherland, when it sorbed his rhythms and cadences of Soul Music and the likes of
– a bow that could shoot her like was still a part of the single world as well as those of the Black musi- Bobby Womack, Al Green, Curtis
an arrow or shooting star across the continent, Gondwanaland, and cal royalty who graced their Bap- Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin
firmament of the pop world! before heart-shaped Afrika was tist church sanctuary and visited Aretha Franklin sings … with all her heart and soul. Gaye, Billy Preston, Otis Redding,
It took Mama Earth 100 billion even formed – the only place out- the rock star-like preacher’s home, James Brown and Aretha Franklin,
humans coming up out of Africa side of Brazil where the “king of including Jackie Wilson, Sam prodigy. Motown great Smokey dren are born with their gifts fully who, in 1960, at 18, following in
and a trillion sunrises before she diamonds,” the rare and priceless Cooke, Dinah Washington, Ma- Robinson recalled first hearing her formed.” She had a voice, so full the footsteps of her crush, would
could fashion out of clay someone black diamonds, are found – Aretha halia Jackson, Clara Ward – and sing when she was 4 years old. He of history and power, that defined begin her career outside the church
with a voice to say and express to emitted and resounded that rare, the Rev. Martin Luther King, who noted that by age 7, “Aretha played popular singing and would set the at Columbia Records. And soon
the world in the right way what priceless, black diamond sound! Aretha, at age 16, would go on tour big chords … complex church standard for American popular mu- thereafter, a star was born!
women, Black people, humanity Legend has it that even as a new- with. Ironically, Dr. King would be chords.” He told biographer Da- sic! Aretha Franklin, the Queen of
and she, Mama Earth, wanted: R- born baby she could wail articu- murdered in her birth town, Mem- vid Ritz that Franklin came out of Like two forces of nature, the Soul, and the Godfather, James
E-S-P-E-C-T! Respect! lately! And all the other babies in phis, and she would sing at his fu- the rich Detroit (Motown) culture way her father preached the gos- Brown, Soul Brother No. 1, were
But even before that, before the nursery would stop crying to neral. that produced so many musical pel in church, Aretha sang in the like the twin titans of the times
God, the original poet and the listen to baby Aretha vocalize her Aretha Franklin, a singular figure greats, “but she also … came from choir. Her mother died of a heart
first spoken word artist, would ut- infant blues songs. And many folks in American culture, was a child a distant musical planet where chil- attack when she was 10 years old See ARETHA FRANKLIN, page 15

Wanda’s Reminiscing, and acting, this September!


Picks Afrikans deserve
Reparations! Cause
Black lives truly matter!
by Wanda Asé.
Sabir
by Baba Jahahara Amen-RA
We lost Queen of Soul Aretha Alkebulan-Ma’at
Franklin on Aug. 16 (March 25, 6258 AAC (September 2018 JC-
1942-Aug. 16, 2018). We also lost PG)
Kofi Annan (April 8, 1938, to Aug. Greetings of IMANI (FAITH)
18, 2018), the seventh United Na- Esteemed G-o-ds and Sister and
tions Secretary General and the Brother Leaders,
first from Sub-Saharan African to May our Divine Mother-Father
lead the International organiza- Creator of and in All – and Beloved
tion. When we think about Black Ancestors from yesteryear and yes-
women and their navigation of terday – find you and (y)our ex-
public spaces, we remember the tended Family in healing Spirit and Courageous members of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, from left,
recent deaths of Nia Wilson, 18, thriving. Baba Emory Douglas, new Ancestor ELBERT “BIG MAN” HOWARD and William
and Jessica St. Louis, 26, who A year ago this month, the Bay “Billy X” Jennings, joined by Baba Jahahara, share a happy memory.
were not safe when they should View graciously published my col- mate Summit,” called by outgoing  RON DELLUMS, a life-
have been #safehername. umn titled “September, Please Re- California Governor Jerry Brown, long fighter for justice, freedom,
World Peace Day with One “Sentinel” was shown in an earlier Black Woman Is God exhibit. member.” (Visit: http://sfbayview. who despite his “green” clean en- workers’ rights, independence,
Life ART: NICOLE DIXON com/2017/09/september-please- ergy rhetoric is, in reality, still a reparations and peace; and, our
Alice Walker and Desert Rose festival features Awon Ohun Om- Stick around after the play for a former congressman and mayor of
will speak at First Congregational nira (of course) and Harpist from community discussion with the ac- Oakland. Asé.
Church of Oakland, Friday, Sept. the ‘Hood Destiny Muhammad, tors and organizations fighting for  Dr. CARLOS RUSSELL,
21, 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m., 2501 The Jamming Nachos and Fua racial justice, especially as it per- our great educator and founder of
Harrison St., Oakland. Dia Congo. Dimensions Dance tains to the 9-1-1 calls that have Black Solidarity Day in New York.
Happy 70th Birthday, Theatre and veterans MJs Brass run rampant throughout the coun- Asé. Rev. CHARLES KOEN,
Boppers are returning, plus the try. Tickets are $20 in advance and

Linda Tillery headliner, the fabulous Miss Faye $25 at the door, which opens at leader of the Black United Front, in
Ms. Tillery is celebrating 70 Carol. 6:30 p.m. Cairo, Illinois. Asé.
with a new CD, “A Mighty World,”  NIA WILSON, our 18
at Freight and Salvage, Sept. 7, 8 Theatre: ‘For Colored Maafa Awareness Month years-young Queen who was mur-
p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 8, 8 p.m. Girls’ 2018 dered by a sick white terrorist at
She is joined by a few of her fa- Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Maafa Commemoration San the MacArthur train station in Oak-
vorite artists: Eric Bibb, Ruth Girls Who Have Considered Sui- Francisco Bay Area is Sunday, land. Please pray for the strength
Davies, Brett “Jailbait” Brand- cide When the Rainbow is Enuf” Oct. 7, at Ocean Beach, Fulton at and healing of Nia’s dear Sister,
statt, Venezuelan Music Project, will be performed by the African the Great Highway. This 23rd year Queen Latifah , who was also
Kugelplex and/or Hills to Hollers. American Shakespeare Company in September and October we will stabbed by the murderous John
Each night is a different line-up at the Taube Atrium Theater, 401 interrogate violence against Black “coward” Cowell. Asé. Asé. Asé-
and MC. Rhodessa Jones on Sat- Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, Sat- women and Black female safety O!!!
urday, Diane Amos on Friday. The urdays and Sundays Sept. 15-29. in public places. Certain policies  Dr. THEO BEN GURIR-
Freight is located at 2020 Addison There are two shows on Saturday. make it easy for Black women to AB, Pan-African liberation fighter,
St., Berkeley, 510-644-2020. Visit Visit https://coloredgirls.brownpa- be targets for racial and gender leader in the South West African
https://www.thefreight.org/. pertickets.com/. violence, like releasing women People’s Organization (SWAPO),
Bay Area Now: YBCA at 25 ‘9-1-1 What’s Your from Santa Rita at 1:30 a.m. when and independent Namibia’s first
BART has stopped and there are
The opening night party for Emergency?’ world foreign minister and second prime
“Bay Area Now 8” is Friday, Sept. premiere no buses. Many in the huge crowd attending Big Man’s Celebration of Life on Aug. 25 were minister. Asé.
How do we protect her? There
7, 7 p.m., $12 in advance. “Bay La Peña Cultural Center is proud will be a teach-in Sept. 23, 4-6 among the most important people in his life. Up front are griot Kujichagulia, Big  KOFI ANNAN, from
Area Now 8,” Yerba Buena Cen- to present the world premiere of p.m. Location TBA. Simultaneous Man’s beloved wife Carole Hyams-Howard and Black Panther Minister of Cul- Ghana, West Africa, and the former
ture Emory Douglas.
ter for the Art’s signature triennial, “9-1-1 What’s Your Emergency?” poetry readings in October and a PHOTO: BABA JAHAHARA Secretary-General of the United
is the only survey exhibition of its on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 7:00-8:30 Rosa Parks-style BART strike on Nations. Asé.
kind in Northern California. Fea- p.m. Written and directed by Bay Black Friday in November. Stay remember/.) That piece, which was foolish fossil fuel investor, protec-  Rev. ARETHA “The
turing 25 artists, architects and de- Area playwright Jovelyn Richards tuned. If you want to help, call inspired by an African elder i met tor and fracker with dirty oil and Queen of Soul” FRANKLIN, our
signers, the exhibition showcases and starring a cast of local actors, Wanda Sabir: 510-255-5579 and in Jamaica in the 6230s (1980s) re- filthy coal. inspiring preacher, composer, sing-
a broad range of creative practices, the play is an artistic response to leave a message. We need help garding the then-hurricane season, It is with a very heavy heart, that er and contributor to many of our
including painting, photography, gentrification and stereotypes. organizing the various events Bay focused on the capitalist-induced i take this opportunity to reminisce just causes. Asé.
ceramics, textiles, video installa- Written and directed by Bay Area Area-wide. We are also interested climate chaos, environmental de- … on our loooong list of recent-  LEO GATES, JR., our
tion and digital media. playwright Jovelyn Richards and in connecting and supporting com- struction and human catastrophes ly-departed family members and Oakland neighbor and “home-boy”
For the first time in its history, starring a cast of local actors, the munity activities in October which wiping out thousands of lives in ar- contributors to humane-ity (to use from Kansas City, Missouri. Asé.
“Bay Area Now” also includes ar- play is an artistic response to gen- promote Black well-ness and eas around Houston, New Orleans, a term from our A-Wisdom G-o-d  ART MCGEE who,
chitects and designers working at trification, stereotypes, systemic Black well-being. Get in touch so Puerto Rico and other parts of the Dr. Kujichagulia, fka Phavia). And, among many contributions, helped
the leading edge of environmen- racism and the personal narratives we can create a calendar. Gulf Coast and the Caribbean. so WE continue to call the roll, for: grow and connect our Black Radi-
tal, landscape and housing design. of humanity. La Peña is located at Black politics: It would be great With our planetary situation  Deacon CLEVELAND cal Congress (particularly using the
YBCA is located at 701 Mission 3105 Shattuck Ave. in Berkeley. to host a forum in October to dis- worsening – from massive flood- LEE ARMSTRONG, SR, my be- then new public internet medium).
St. in San Francisco. For informa- “9-1-1 What’s Your Emer- cuss the November state and local ing in India to Bangladesh, fire- loved Baba who made his Spiri- Asé.
tion, call 415-978-2700 or visit gency?” is a groundbreaking and ballots as well as candidates. Let nados raging out of control from tual Transformation on the Third of  And, the THOUSANDS
ybca.org. timely work that examines white me know if anything is happening Siberia to California and record September 16 years ago. Asé. OF BABIES, YOUTH, WOMEN,
Featured artists include Andre fragility, as a result of the inter- so we can let people know. high temperatures in Scandinavia  JORDAN THOMAS AD- SOME PREGNANT, and MEN of
Wilson, Darell W. Fields, Woody section of white supremacy and and the Arctic, etc. – you and your AMS, my 22 years-young grand- YEMEN and PALESTINE (and
D. Othello and NEMESTUDIO. personal psychological narratives ‘The Black Woman is God: organization are encouraged to join nephew who was recently mur- many other areas) … murdered
2018 Black-Eyed Pea propelling the calls. The 9-1-1 call Assembly of Gods’ the worldwide RISE FOR CLI- dered in Kansas City, Missouri. by the Saudi Arabian terrorist
In its third iteration, “The Black
Festival is rooted in micro-aggression, yet MATE JOBS & JUSTICE (https:// Asé. Asé. Asé-O! monarchy and the state of isreal
can have irreparable consequences Woman is God” (BWIG), co-

ELBERT “BIG MAN” apartheidists fully supported and
The Black-Eyed Pea Festival is ca.riseforclimate.org/ ) on Satur-
returning Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 to communities of color. Poetic curated by Karen Seneferu and day, 8 September. In our region, the HOWARD, an outstanding and equipped by the corporate OILi-
justice will be served in this court Melorra Green, now includes a vi-
compassionate leader as well as garchy and military terrorists of
a.m. to 6 p.m., at Oakland Techni- drama based on real life 911 calls. sual conversation with Black men. march will convene at the Embar-
cal High School, 4351 Broadway, The show is for adults 18 years The conversation also includes cadero in San Francisco, at 10 a.m. one of the original six founding the usa, England, Europe, etc. Asé.
Asé. Asé-O!
Oakland. It’s FREE! This year’s This major people’s mobilization members of the Black Panther Par-
and up. See WANDA’S PICKS, page 18 precedes the so-called “Global Cli- ty for Self-Defense. Asé. See BABA JAHAHARA, page 11

8 San Francisco BayView National Black Newspaper SEPTEMBER 2018
A few caring people when the Base Realignment and standpoint.”
continued from page 1 Closure Commission elected to True crime at the SFPD
shut down bases in his district in
from participation in the Federal the 1990s. Crime Lab
The possibility Amy Brownell,
Facilities Environmental Restora- Later, as mayor of Oakland, PE, may have participated in the
tion Dialogue Committee, calls Dellums presided over a re-use fraudulent clearance of the SFPD
for Restoration Advisory Boards process that dragged on far longer Crime Lab located in Building 606
(RABs) to be formed at all closing than expected. On Sept. 15, 2008, on radiation contaminated Parcel
installations where the local com- Dellums told ABC7 news, “when E could prove to be the proverbial
munity expresses interest,” say the it comes to a project of this size, “straw that broke the camel’s back”
Implementation Guidelines at epa. of this magnitude, the pace of the According to San Francisco Ex-
gov/RAB. redevelopment should not be a top aminer, the Aug. 17, 2018, Police
As DPH regulator, Brownell ar- priority.”
gued in the 1995 Parcel A Record The National Contingency Plan Commission acted “out of an abun-
dance of caution” for dozens of of-
of Decision her “concern” about regulates the cleanup of a fed- ficers stationed at Building 606 at
the hazardous risks of a child eat- eral Superfund site. It establishes risk for toxin and radiation expo-
ing 30 pounds of fruits and vege- “community acceptance” as one sure despite decades of assurances
tables grown at Parcel A each year. of its principal criteria. On Nov. 7, by DPH the site is safe.
As DPH representative, Brownell 2000, 87 percent of the San Fran- Deputy Chief Robert Moser an-
delayed transfer of Parcel A for cisco electorate voted in support Mayor Ron Dellums poses for a portrait in the rotunda of Oakland City Hall on March 12, 2009. Mahatma Gandhi said of nounced the department has called
nearly a decade in a dispute with of Proposition P, a declaration of such people: “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will.” PHOTO: ERIC RISBERG, AP for “retesting of water, soil and air
the Navy over residual lead con- policy calling for environmental quality for biological, heavy metal,
tamination in soil above the Cali- cleanup of the shipyard to residen- Brownell initially received $153 citing multiple reasons, but in metals generated by Lennar’s de-
fornia modified preliminary reme- tial standards to enable its unre- per hour in consulting fees under two separate clauses referenced velopment activities at the federal petroleum based and radiological
contaminants.” Moser confirmed
diation goals of 221 mg/kg. stricted use. Article 31 from Lennar, but in the vote of no confidence in Amy Superfund site.
But in 2004, Brownell and DPH Proposition P was the “brain- 2010, the Health Code was amend- Brownell as justification: Mitch Katz resigned as director testing of the building and sur-
“rolled over” and signed off on the child” of the Community First Co- ed to include the entire shipyard “At the Jan. 22, 2009, RAB of the San Francisco Department rounding area was conducted by
Finding of Suitability to Transfer alition, an umbrella organization of and the formula allows Brownell meeting, the RAB community of Health in 2010 under pressure DPH and deemed its water safe
for Parcel A, leaving lead in ship- Bayview Hunters Point environ- to demand $197 in hourly consult- members voted to request the re- from the Health Commission in the for consumption despite notifica-
yard soils at clean up levels averag- mental activists, community rep- ing fees. placement of the City of San Fran- aftermath of the grand jury report tion sent to the Redevelopment
Agency in 1997 documenting lead
ing 215 mg/kg. resentatives and non-profits com- Time and money changed Amy cisco’s representative because they documenting the conflict of inter-
What made Amy Brownell, PE, mitted to cleanup of the shipyard Brownell and radically altered the stated she was derelict of duty and est between DPH and Lennar over and toxins in drinking water on the
change? Perhaps a better question to the highest standards. mission of the San Francisco De-
is who the hell is Amy Brownell … Frank Herbert, author of “Dune,” partment of Public Health from
and why is she front and center in once said, “The highest function protecting public health to fierce
what has been called the greatest of science is the understanding of protection of its fiduciary invest-
case of eco-fraud in U.S. history? consequences.” This quote rang ment in Lennar at the Hunters
“Money won’t change you … through my head as I attended the Point Shipyard.
but time will take you on!” said Health Commission hearing on DPH Director Rajiv Bhatia is-
James Brown circa 1966. Nov.16, 2004, in which Article 31 sued the first of a series of notices
Fast forward to Aug. 15, 2018. It of the Hunters Point Shipyard was of violation for failure to comply
must have felt like deja vu to Amy adopted during the transfer of ship- with dust control measures in a
Brownell at the Bayview Hunters yard Parcel A. 2007 letter to Kofi Bonner of Len-
Point Environmental Justice Task As a former physician specialist nar/BVHP LLC. But acting out of
Force meeting in the Alex Pitcher with DPH, I saw the writing clearly conflict of interest with Lennar,
Room of the Southeast Commu- DPH stopped posting air moni-
nity College as she faced a rabble toring data from community air
of angry activists, scientists and monitors detecting astronomical
community members demanding exceedances in asbestos levels.
her resignation. Webster’s diction- Amy Brownell argued the ex-
ary defines a rabble as “a disorder- ceedances were generated by truck-
ly crowd or mob … the common ing routes from Navy operations
people.” and could not be used to shut down
Ten years earlier, in the exact the developer. Lost in Brownells’
same hearing room, the Hunt- argument were the human health
ers Point Shipyard RAB voted to and safety consequences caused by
“boot her off” her DPH regulator neglected exposure to toxic dust.
seat according to first hand witness The incident was amplified by
Francisco Da Costa, who wrote: emails obtained by the SLAM co-
“Amy Brownell, who has been alition under the Freedom of Infor-
sitting on the Hunters Point Ship- mation Act, documented a success- Article 31 of the San Francisco Health Code, in Section 3108, calls for the Department of Public Health to be paid by Len-
nar for regulating Lennar.
yard Restoration Advisory Board ful conspiracy by Brownell and
for years, has never ever represent- Ripperda to shut down the HV12 base. Brownell was notably absent
ed the community. She has repre- community monitor overlook- not meeting her obligations to the developer fees exacted under Ar- from that hearing. It is customary
sented the interests of corrupt poli- ing Parcel A and develop talking RAB. I do not support the exclu- ticle 31 of the Health Code. for city departments to send repre-
ticians, developers and those who points to keep Lennar’s develop- sion or replacement of the City of Who the hell is Amy sentatives to publicly noticed com-
worship greed. ment project rolling: San Francisco’s representative,” Brownell? mission hearings when department
“Yesterday, Jan. 22, 2009, “I’m sure you will also want to wrote BRAC Program Manage- Wherever Amy Brownell
at 1800 Oakdale at the South- San Francisco Department of Public change my wording on how I por- ment Office West Director Laura goes…people demand her resig- matters are on the agenda.
Health Director Mitchell H. Katz, MD,
Earlier that day, Brownell pre-
east Commission Facility, Amy in a photo taken May 18, 2010 tray the problems, lack of moni- Duchnak. nation! Brownell is the subject of sented a letter from the EPA affirm-
Brownell was booted off by Res- PHOTO: LEA SUZUKI, SF CHRONICLE tors, etc.,” wrote Brownell in an On June 23, 2011, the San Fran- an open investigation by the Cali- ing the agency stance the shipyard
toration Advisory Board members email to Sheila Roebuck and Jeff cisco Board of Supervisors held a fornia Board of Professional Engi- does not pose a threat to human
for not doing her duty and fail- on the wall. Article 31 was a “cash Austin of Lennar on Oct. 13, 2006. hearing on the ethics of the Depart- neers and under supervision by the health to an unreceptive “rabble”
ing to represent the community. cow.” “Go ahead and change any way ment of Public Health and Lennar Health Commission. of attendees of the Bayview Hunt-
Six new RAB members joined Article 31 protects human health you want. I may change some of it after more than 30 environmental On March 30, 2018 an EPA ers Point Environmental Justice
the board yesterday and, judging by mandating health and safety back but I’m willing to read your justice organizations from around report found 93 percent of soil Task Force.
from the business at hand, they all plans that address the hazards of versions. the country signed a letter to En- samples on shipyard parcels trans-
“As noted, don’t bother adding vironmental Protection Agency ferred to the city and county of San Brownell’s “stoicism” in face of
Director Lisa Jackson calling for Francisco in 2015 were flawed by the avalanche of outrage and ca-
the removal of Mark Ripperda as “potential falsification, data ma- cophony of demands for her termi-
EPA Region 9 remedial project nipulation and data quality con- nation may be grounded in the fact
manager for the Hunters Point cerns.” she is reimbursed $197 an hour by
Shipyard for his involvement in a That March 30, 2018 EPA re- Lennar and has a monetary incen-
series of emails beginning in 2006 port was copied to Amy Brownell tive to defend and protect the de-
between Ripperda, Brownell and of the San Francisco Department veloper.
Lennar representatives document- of Public Health who is quoted in Brownell’s resilience in the face
ing criminal conspiracy to manipu- the May 30, 2018 edition of the of a decade of hard evidence docu-
late facts, conceal health risks due San Francisco Chronicle, “We can menting her conspiracy in the com-
to asbestos exposure and present say definitively there are no public mission of eco-fraud at the Hunters
false claims about the safety of the safety concerns or health concerns Point Shipyard is anchored in the
project to support Lennar’s rede- out there.” fact she is indispensable and essen-
velopment plan. The parcels in question border tial to its cover-up.
Mark Ripperda was removed Mark Ripperda of the EPA was
from his position. There former Parcel A where families dispensable. Brownell is
was no accountability from not. Health Directors Mitch
DPH in the call for the re- Katz and Barbara Garcia
moval of Environmental were dispensable. Amy
In 2010, eight years ago, the San Francisco Civil Grand Jury studied the conflict of interest between the Health Department Engineer Amy Brownell Brownell is not.
and Lennar created by Section 3108 of the city’s Health Code and found that “the wolf is paying the shepherd to guard the despite the findings of the Amy Brownell has – for
flock” when Lennar pays DPH to regulate it. 2010 Civil Grand Jury on 25 years – been the face and

seemed to take their responsibility each phase of shipyard develop- the Hunters Point Shipyard. voice for what is now being
called “the greatest case of
to the community very seriously.” ment, including requirements and the worker monitoring informa- “The type of construc- eco-fraud in U.S. history.”
The Shipyard RAB was formed procedures for employee protec- tion. I don’t want to use it. I under- tion dust generated at the
as a result of congressional legis- tion, health and safety risk, hazard stand your sensitivity on this issue shipyard is common across And in her own words,
“We’re going to keep on
lation called the Base Realignment analysis and medical surveillance. and if specifically asked in a public California and was expect- doing what we’ve been do-
and Closure Act. The elected body Article 31 codifies enforcement meeting, I will be willing to verbal- ed. The area is not contami- ing!”
had a volatile history of advocating mechanisms, including denial of ly state the facts related to worker nated with unsafe levels of
on behalf of environmental health, permits, stop work orders, penal- monitoring. chemicals,” wrote then SF are housed according to Public SF Bay View Health and
justice, public safety and economic ties for permit violations and man- “But I’m not willing to make it DPH Director Mitchell Katz, MD, Employees for Environmental Environmental Science Editor Ahimsa
Porter Sumchai, M.D., founding chair
vitality of the Bayview community. datory civil penalties. part of this narrative.” in a 2006 unsigned letter to resi- Responsibility Executive Direc- of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard
Indeed, meetings of the RAB were Adopted as an ordinance by the Fueled by outrage at DPH efforts dents of 94124 zip code. tor Jeff Ruch. Ruch obtained the Restoration Advisory Board’s Radiolog-
originally held in the community Board of Supervisors on Dec. 14, to conceal the asbestos exposures, In 2006, Katz issued an unsigned EPA report under the Freedom of ical Subcommittee and contributor to
room of the Bayview police sta- 2004, during the transfer of Parcel on Jan. 22, 2009, the Shipyard and undated “Fact Sheet” widely Information Act and states, “Docu- the 2005 Draft Historical Radiological
tion. A, Article 31 contains the “poison RAB voted to remove Brownell as distributed to Bayview Hunters ments emerging in recent weeks Assessment, can be reached at asum-
Congressman Ronald V. Del- pill” of developer fees for con- DPH regulator from her permanent Point households in the 94124 zip show the radiation testing on soil chai@gmail.com. Dr. Sumchai is also
lums was the son of a West Oak- struction and excavation activi- seat. code threatened by visible toxic covering most of the shipyard and president and medical director of Gold-
en State MD Health & Wellness, an au-
land longshoreman. He chaired the ties generating more than 50 cubic In September of 2009 the Navy dust with verified exceedances in it’s buildings are inaccurate and ut- thor and a UCSF and Stanford trained
House Armed Services Committee yards of soil. retaliated by dissolving the RAB asbestos, particulates and toxic terly useless from a public health researcher.

Dear Rep. Pelosi 9qzmbhhUTkGvpN4p_X. The by you. If you want the kind of un- professor and staff at- Rep. Nancy
continued from page 6 Petition to Revoke Tetra Tech’s varnished briefing you will not get torney, Golden Gate Pelosi jubilantly
University School of
State Radiological License is from the Navy or regulators, we announces in
this disaster to occur – answers that available at https://www.dropbox. urge you to meet with us at your Law Environmental January 2005
Law and Justice Clinic,
that she had to
have never been given to the Bay- com/sh/zh2pknpgvuucjp0/AAA- convenience so we can brief you can be reached at scas- “twist the ad-
view Hunters Point community. We IxjCHxjVtQ_s8wvTpm9Za?d1=0. on the results of our investigation. tleman@ggu.edu/. miral’s arm” to
urge you to do so armed with all We agree, as you say, “During We stand by to assist you and the persuade him to
the facts developed during our in- this critical process, members of the inspectors general get to the bot- sign off on the
vestigation. To that end, we would Bayview Hunters Point community tom of the Tetra Tech fraud and Love your transfer from
the Navy to the
be happy to meet with your office. deserve to be briefed, included and the Navy’s mismanagement of the Bay View! City of Parcel
We also urge you to review the peti- heard. Nothing less than total trans- cleanup. Advertise, A, even though
tions and supporting evidence. parency will suffice.” The commu- Please contact us so that we can Subscribe, they all knew it
Greenaction’s NRC Petition is nity needs to be heard by the Navy, set up a date and time to meet and Donate was not clean,
available at https://www.dropbox. EPA and other regulators. brief you. that it was
what’s called a
com/sh/Igfn7ja0fc3c516/AAD7- But they also need to be heard Steve Castleman, visiting associate 415-671-0789 “dirty transfer.”

SEPTEMBER 2018 National Black Newspaper San Francisco BayView 9
Markle’s royal arrival blows lid off Britain’s glaring heritage secret


by Adilifu Fundi foreign in this level of restricted, traditionalists and those distinctly eventually bow out.
Over two months have passed well-guarded protocols. Astonish- relegated as outsiders, she truly did Emerging (from a Rolls-Royce
since Meghan Markle’s televised ing cultural precedence might here not disappoint. Phantom VI – only 16 exist),
royal wedding. And yes, I did look be set, ringing well into posterity. St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Markle made her first unique state-
forward to her marrying England’s It is the true source of what ran off Castle was packed with England’s ment, walking halfway alone as an
Prince Harry, youngest son of with my emotions – one I feared aristocrats, including extended independent woman to meet future
Prince Charles and the late, inter- heartland Afro-America might just royal family, elite business class father-in-law Prince Charles, who
nationally loved “people’s advo- sleep through – or patently ignore. – local and international celebri- escorted her to the groom. The cer-
cate” Princess Diana. Tears actual- Markle did scratch her way up ties alike. No emony yielded
ly surprised me watching the May into the “celebrity aristocracy” “politicians” standouts: a
19 event unfold – but not for the ranks, meeting Harry through a were invited. local gospel
standard idolized glitz or glorified mutual show business friend. But A wry sensa- choir direct-
upper crust glamour. Markle is not the standard initiate, tion struck me, ed by Black
Britain’s notorious tabloids were gaining carefree ground while not watching an- Britain Karen
mixed. Some welcomed Markle ever caring to look back. Offspring ticipation beam Gibson gave
amid the “Firm’s” loosening of of an African-American mom and a behind stiff a through-the-
eternally unyielding acceptance Caucasian dad, she instead proudly faces of Euro- roof rendi- A lip-reader has “translated” the whispers exchanged by Harry and Meghan dur-
ing their magnetic gazes that viewers could see but not hear. In the moment
rules. Others, guarding unreach- declares being a “strong, confident, pean nobility, tion of Ben E. pictured, Harry said, “You look amazing ... absolutely gorgeous.” A body lan-
able Eurocentric ego – and catch- mixed-race woman” – staunchly the air palpable King’s “Stand guage expert said Meghan “was the strength” of her wedding ceremony as she
ing Harry’s wrath – were outright affirming a Black heritage, envi- with the same by Me,” and appeared to be constantly reassuring Harry. “I think she probably saw it as her
racist, saying she was “straight out- ronmentalist and feminist activist groundbreak- a mesmeriz- role to help Harry through it rather than the other way ‘round. She sat with her
ta Compton.” Markle, born in Hol- positions. ing anticipa- ing solo was hand over his for quite a bit of the service as though she was reassuring him.”
tion I felt – played by Meghan turned 37 on Aug. 4, and Harry turns 34 on Sept. 15.
their stoicism 19-year-old PHOTO: DOMINIC LIPINSKI, REUTERS
though, swol- male cellist inner circles to the disenfranchised the walls, its ability to “end pov-
len with unsure Sheku Kan- they actually govern. erty … create new humanity … a
energy, baring neh-Mason. Then Curry offered a jaw-drop- sanctuary earth. … Imagine gov-
both dread and But the ab- per – driving this home by actually ernments and businesses when
excitement re- solute gem: quoting American slaves, saying love is the way,” there’s room for
garding an in- Markle intro- even from brutal captivity Africans “all God’s children,” he preached,
trusion’s pos- A British royal with strong Black roots who duced to both maintained humanity, reminding: and, importantly for all – learn to
sibilities – the preceded Meghan is Queen Charlotte, America and “There’s a balm in Gilead to make “love yourself!”
1744-1818, shown here in a detail from a
moment quite portrait by Scottish abolitionist Allan Ram- the world the the wounded whole … to heal the Curry’s stunning capper quoted
juicy unto it- say of her with her two eldest sons. Wife Rev. Michael sensate soul.” Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, “a
self. of the King George the American colonies Curry. The Evoking love’s might pounded See BRITAIN’S SECRET, page 12
Doria Rag- fought a revolution to win their indepen- first African-
land, the dence from, Queen Charlotte favored Ram- American ever
say for her portraits for his willingness to
bride’s mother, show her African features. The colonists to preside over
sat directly fought not so much against British taxes as the U.S. Epis-
next to Queen against the strong anti-slavery movement in copal Church,
Meghan and her mother, Doria Ragland, arrive at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Britain that would soon outlaw slavery there.
Castle, in a vintage Rolls-Royce. Doria, like her daughter, carries herself with Elizabeth II’s Was Queen Charlotte’s African heritage an he affirmed
dignity, presenting a sharp contrast with Meghan’s father, who, though an award- privy unit. influence? Will Princess Meghan’s influence being soundly
winning Hollywood lighting director who paid for Meghan’s education with his D readlocks bring positive change to the British Com- grounded in
six-figure earnings plus a lottery win, has declared bankruptcy and complained flowed in monwealth’s large Black population? Civil Rights
he’s made no money from his daughter’s marriage. He also says he turns down beaming glory legacy.
paid interviews.
PHOTO: OLI SCARFF – Afro stateliness towering in the Rev. Curry’s 14-minute sermon
room, a stunning sight I’ve never did an astounding thing, flooding
lywood, went to private schools. The newest princess here prom- seen here – accentuated by a poised the space with Afro spiritual rich-
My fairytale scope anticipated ised to upset the cart – exceptional- Ragland’s prominent, seemingly ness, inherited from an unbroken
significant doses of a broader mag- ly inserting her own designs in this solo spot in her own section. Ill- line of Black freedom fighters. Dr.
nificence – elements absolutely legendary imperial event. And for ness caused Markle’s father Tom to King’s dissertation on “love” being
the base of his presentation, Rev.
Be prepared for natural disasters Curry stated, “We must discover
the redemptive power of love.”
Rev. Curry proceeded to lecture
by Marisol Beas, California the detached governing elite on the
Black Media broader powers of essential love
California is often portrayed in and the critical need to move their
the media as a utopian state with subjective love beyond privileged
fantastic weather year-round, se-
rene beaches and scenic geography
that would be a resident’s dream.
And, in many areas of the state, it’s
partly true. However, a devastating
summer for the state has ignited
concerns about the state’s emer-
gency response preparedness.
According to Time Magazine,
at one point this summer, the state
dealt with 14 active wildfires. Be-
cause of the catastrophic fires, there
is a renewed focus by utility com-
panies, such as Pacific Gas & Elec-
tric (PG&E), to ensure all Califor- Kevin Smith
nians are planning, responding and ter, as well as a partnership with turning off the gas at the appliance
recovering after emergency events. individuals in high fire-threat areas. shutoff valve will suffice.
“Families need to be prepared, In addition, PG&E recommends  Know where the main electric
have a plan and know what to do that your home be evaluated to switch is and how to turn off your
during an emergency,” says Kevin help ensure that your property and electric supply.
Smith, an emergency management home are prepared for emergen- KNOW WHAT TO DO
specialist with PG&E. “In Califor- cies. PG&E says that it is important AFTER AN EMERGENCY:
nia, these disasters can happen any- to install and replace batteries in
where, anytime.” smoke alarms and locate and know  Check for injuries and ensure
Julia Dudley Najieb, a business how to use fire extinguishers. that everyone is safe.
owner in Fresno, encountered an “Wildfires in California are  Check for damage. If you
emergency event in the summer of just one of the many challenges smell or hear gas escaping inside
2017. Her business caught on fire we face,” said CAL FIRE Deputy your home or business, get every-
after an upstairs tenant left a candle Chief Scott McLean. National Pre- one outside and shut off the gas im-
burning. Najieb, who was devas- paredness Month focuses on work- mediately!
tated by the losses reflected on the ing to ensure our communities are  Do not use electrical switch-
incident saying everyone sees “on prepared for disasters and emer- es, appliances or phones because
TV when wildfires are raging and gencies of all kinds. sparks can ignite gas. Do not check
you see houses burning up, but you “We all must prepare ourselves, for a gas leak with a match or an
never think that could be you one our businesses and our families open flame.
day.” now, to ensure we are ready for any  Once outside, use your phone
According to a study conducted disaster. Disasters don’t plan ahead, from a safe location upwind where
by the Federal Emergency Manage- but you can! Take the time to create you can no longer smell gas to call
ment System (FEMA), 60 percent an emergency plan, put together a 911 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.
of American adults have not prac- disaster preparedness kit, and sign  Shut off the gas at the main
ticed what to do in a disaster and up for alerts.” gas service valve normally located
only 39 percent develop an emer- GET READY FOR near your gas meter by using a 12-
gency plan. Research from FEMA NATURAL DISASTERS to 15-inch adjustable wrench or
suggests 80 percent of Americans other suitable tool to give the valve
live in counties that have been hit BEFORE THEY HAPPEN: a quarter turn.
with a weather-related disaster.  Prepare an emergency plan  Once you shut off the gas,
“I was not prepared for other and conduct an emergency drill DO NOT turn it back on. Contact
people’s actions,” added Najieb. with your family. PG&E or another qualified profes-
She says that a candle from her  Prepare an evacuation plan for sional to perform a safety inspec-
tenant fell to the floor, igniting her your home. Each room should have tion before the gas service is re-
ceiling. In the aftermath, the fire at least two ways to escape in case stored and the gas appliance pilots
left behind smoke and water dam- one is blocked. Establish a place are re-lit.
age from the automatic sprinkler where your family can reunite.  If the power goes out, turn
system. She added that residents  Establish an alternative way to off all electric appliances to avoid
should be aware it’s not only the contact others who are not home, overloading circuits and fire haz-
fire that leaves lasting damage to a such as an out-of-the-area tele- ards when power is restored. Leave
home or business. phone contact. a single lamp on to alert you when Wish you could afford
PG&E recommends residents  Prepare and maintain an power returns. Turn your appli-
should have a disaster kit ready. emergency preparedness kit with ances back on one at a time when to advertise in the
Inside that kit, they recommend enough supplies on hand to be self- conditions return to normal.
including one gallon of water per sufficient for at least three days,  During a power outage, use Bay View?
person per day, nonperishable food, and preferably up to one week. battery-operated flashlights instead
tools and utensils, and baby and pet  Know where your gas service of candles due to the risk of fire. If MAYBE YOU CAN! A little bit spent on advertising can INCREASE YOUR INCOME!
food. In addition, PG&E advices shutoff valve is, and how to shut off you must use candles, keep them
that kits include equipment such your gas supply. The main shutoff away from drapes, lamp shades Give it a try:
as flashlights, batteries, radios, and valve is normally near your gas and small children and never leave
mobile devices. meter and will require the use of them unattended.  List your business in the Black Pockets Directory for only $5 a month
PG&E provides safety advice a 12- to 15-inch adjustable pipe or  Treat all downed power lines  Advertise your house of worship, including a photo, for only $10 a month
and other resources through its crescent-type wrench or other suit- as if they are energized and ex-  Run a colorful display ad for your business, organization or event in the paper or
community wildfire program. The able tool. tremely dangerous. Keep yourself on the web, at www.sfbayview.com — WE’LL MAKE IT AFFORDABLE!
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world. And not just for that but because years old born and raised in Los An- someone to correspond with and get to December Meetings
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and seeks to be able to share thoughts, dark for me right now, but I’m striving lish a relationship with a woman who like to finish this sentence with a fresh The City and County of San Francisco encourage public outreach. Articles are translated into
laughs, tears, and desires with you, if to build a beautiful paradise from within. has goals and not afraid to speak her take on life inside these walls. I look for- several languages to provide better public access. The newspaper makes every effort to translate
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Building the Beloved Community



Thank you, Diaspora speak out through then honoring me, when he was mayor, to honor your legacy with action
Congressman Ron Dellums and on behalf of the City of Oakland, and helping to fulfill your dream of
Brother Ron Keith Carson, against the unjust with my own day, Paradise Day, making Oakland a model city for
the arts.
imprisonment of African National Oct. 6, 2006. This was done af-
Congress leader Nelson Mandela ter he was petitioned by my late Paradise is president of the Interna-
by Paradise and Apartheid. friend and poet laureate of Al- tional Black Writers and Artists, was
He was our local Frederick Dou- Dellums and Carson and thou- ameda, Mary Rudge, who led the honored with his own day, Oct. 6, by
glass. Even looked a bit like him: sands of other local voices, along campaign for me to have such a the city of Oakland, and may be heard
dashingly handsome, tall, strong, with millions of voices from day, along with other locals, in- performing at True Vibe Records Pres-
ents. Find him on Facebook at Paradise
fierce, dedicated, educated, elegant around the world led the epic cluding Wanda Sabir, who is also Freejah Lovesupreme.
and eloquent. And deeply rooted in struggle that would eventually free very much deserving of having a
the community. Mandela after 27 years behind bars day celebrated in her honor! Along Contribute to the
The former civil rights activist, and bring down the nearly 50-year- with our distinguished Congress-
mayor of Oakland and congress- old system of apartheid. woman Barbara Lee, we were pro- Bay View Prisoners
man, who put programs for the Mr. Mandela was so grateful for teges of Mr. Dellums. Subscription Fund
people ahead of war and weapons the efforts of Ron Dellums and the This is my personal take on
of mass destruction, the honorable people of the greater Oakland San Ron Dellums. I will let others who sfbayview.com/support
and distinguished elder Ron Del- Francisco Bay Area, that almost knew him much better than I scribe (415) 671-0789
lums joined the ancestors July 30, no sooner was he released than on the life in fuller detail of this
after making his presence felt on he came to the Oakland Coliseum Oakland All Star, Afrakan All Star
this planet for 82 years. Arena, June 30, 1990, to thank us and activist for the people, who had Son of a longshoreman, Dellums
When Oakland speaks, the whole personally. Oakland’s federal building named once said, “If being an advocate of
peace, justice and humanity toward
world listens. And the world heard I never had the opportunity to after him. Mr. Dellums, I can only all human beings is radical, then I’m
Oakland, the West and the African thank Ron Dellums personally for and best thank you by continuing glad to be called radical.”
PHOTO: KAMAU AMEN-RA
Celebration for all people. He continued to Community advocate Kelvin Brooks taken from
work and educate in the Fillmore
of the life of community where he lived for over us by asthma caused by the pollution he fought
50 years.
Some of the work implement-
Richard Brown ing his principles and promoting Point community. BVHP.

change included working at Ella Kelvin Brooks used the experi- The passing of this great leader
by Scott Braley Hill Hutch Community Center; the ences and challenges of his adoles- will cause a deep void of sadness
Richard Edward Brown was African American Community Re- cent life in BVHP as
a father, grandfather, friend and lations Board; Community Judge a narrative to pre-
revolutionary. He was born March Arbiter; and the Committee for the vent children, youth
23, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Defense of Human Rights, which and families from
Roberta Doris Tucker and Paul came out of the five-year defense trajectories leading
Brown. of Richard and the other members to incarceration.
Richard resided in San Fran- of the San Francisco 8. After being frus-
cisco beginning at a young age 1n 2014 Richard testified in trated about the
and joined the Black Panther Party Geneva at the UN Human Rights gun violence in his
for Self Defense. He served and council review of the US human community, he led
protected his community and his rights record, specifically about the a campaign for par-
people in it. There was a creed existence of political prisoners in The legacy of Kelvin Brooks Sr. ents to hold their
the Panthers lived by called the 10 the US. (11/4/1960-8/18/2018), age 57, will children account-
Point Program. The very first point Richard’s celebration was on continue through his loving children, able for their actions
family and friends of the Bayview
described Richard and his life: Richard Brown could be counted on July 20, 2018, at Third Baptist Hunters Point community. and give no more
“Point One: We want Freedom. to support a good cause, and here Church in his beloved Fillmore. excuses.
We want the power to determine he is speaking at a solidarity rally out- He is greatly missed by the many by Shirletha Holmes-Boxx The contributions
the destiny of our Black Commu- side the California State Building in people he touched. Kelvin Brooks Sr. was a lifelong that Kelvin Brooks
San Francisco at the kickoff on July
nity.” 1, 2011, of the first of three California Writer and photojournalist Scott resident of the Bayview Hunters the activist, father,
Richard fought for freedom for Hunger Strikes. Braley can be reached at scott@scott- Point community and president of brother, uncle and,
Black people and for human rights PHOTO: REVOLUTION NEWSPAPER braley.com. the National Organization Against as the community
Gangs, Inc., since 2014. During refers to him, “OG
his incumbency, he helped mobi- Legend,” made to-
lize the BVHP community around wards the better- Kelvin Brooks protests outside City Hall. He succumbed
critical issues that impacted the ment of BVHP and to his asthma after vigorously fighting for environmental
residents. the City and County justice in the Bayview Hunters Point community.
Working in collaboration with of San Francisco are
many community based organiza- countless. He worked with dili- in the community. We therefore
tions and coalitions, he mobilized gence and vigor even with health must all recommit and continue the
residents in campaigns such as: challenges for not only the resi- work of Kelvin Brooks, as he has
Get Out to Vote; Stop Killing and dents of BVHP but the residents of left a road map for us to follow.
Start Healing; Justice for Ken- San Francisco as a whole. Kelvin leaves his legacy to his
neth Harding, Mario Woods, Jes- The loss of Kelvin Brooks on wonderful children, family and
sica Williams, Alex Nieto and oth- Aug. 18 from an asthma attack is friends of the BVHP community.
ers; the Annual OG Reunion; and ironic as he spent hours in neigh- For more information, contact Shir-
countless social events supporting borhood meetings addressing the letha Holmes-Boxx at solarholmes2@
members of the Bayview Hunters toxins in the air specifically in hotmail.com.
Ramona Africa needs our help – now!


At Richard Brown’s Celebration of Life on July 20, 2018, from left in back, are author and professor Curtis Austin, Terry
Collins of KPOO, Sandino Thompson, Hank Jones of the SF8, Harold Taylor of the SF8, Richard O’Neill, Richard Brown by Marilyn Kai Jewett
Jr. and Francisco Torres of the SF8. In front are Lonna Thompson and Deshaune Bowman, son of deceased SF8 member Philadelphia – The MOVE Or- The Church for the
John Bowman. Fellowship of All Peoples
PHOTO: SCOTT BRALEY ganization held a news conference
Baba Jahahara Val Sarrant. Asé. matter-by-baba-jahahara-c-p- earlier this week to provide an up- Invite BayView 2041 Larkin Street
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Cooking in your car trash, being asked to move, hav- gional Advocacy Project. at PeopleSkool and the Stolen

continued from page 1 ing our tents and belongings stolen No one owns these parking lots Land-Hoarded Resources Tour to
by Department of Public Works or like the ones the Berkeley RV redistribute to poor and unhoused
teetering on the edge of a fragile just plain being told like the recent dwellers were parking on because folks for their own self-determined
middle class, earning just enough reports in San Francisco that we no one owns Mama Earth. No one solutions.
to pay a car note but not the land- can’t sit down at all. owns the public streets that peo- These are the deep and life-
lord’s gentrified rents. You could argue that the middle ples are parked on in San Diego changing lessons shared in “Pov-
“I work every day, sometimes class car dwellers are better off be- just like no one owns the so-called erty Scholarship: Poor People-led
12-hour shifts, but I still can’t af- cause they don’t get this same non- public streets in San Francisco, San Theory, Art, Words and Tears
ford the rents in Oakland or San stop hate and have a container for Mateo, Berkeley or East Oakland. Across Mama Earth.” We’re com-
Francisco,” Malcolm, one of the their belongings. But the harass- My proposal to conscious folks ing out with a radical book and cur-
unhoused parkers told me. “I origi- ment hits them too; it’s just more like Jovanka Beckles and Cheryl riculum tour in 2019.
nally got out here due to an Ellis subtle. Davilla and Cat Brooks, who hap- Similarily, stop enabling, fund-
Act eviction from my San Francis- “Parking enforcement was tick- pen to be walking those politrick- ing and building more and more
co apartment of 20 years. It costs eting me literally every day. I’m ster halls, is to unearth the property highrises and rich people housing
too much to get back inside.” parking here because there are first settler colonial laws and actu- and liberate stolen indigenous ter-
Malcolm went on to tell me that hardly any residential homes here, ally create space for us growing ritory to poor people-led projects
he had always paid his rent on time so less people to call the police members of the Unhoused Nation. like Homefulness. We poverty and
and had dreams of buying a cheap on us,” said an elder Latina who Decriminalize parking and sleep- indigenous skolaz at Homefulness
home out of the county – and then works at a hospital, speaking to me ing, decriminalize sitting, standing, are going through a long legal and
the eviction happened. Now he is out of a 2015 Subaru.” I’ve got so living and being while unhoused. ceremonial process to take our
unable to raise the $5,000-$10,000 many tickets I’m at risk of losing These practices aren’t logical in small part of Mama Earth perma-
it costs to get back into an apart- my car and ending up in a tent.” a 21st century reality and of course nently off the real estate snaking
ment pretty much anywhere in the Real solutions instead never were logical, but rather un- market, so it will always remain a
Bay Area. of more anti-poor people dergirded this culture rooted in space for people to live and learn
Malcolm is a 62-year-old Black scarcity models, crabs in a barrel and grow and heal without the
elder and was really scared about predation survival models, racism, classism threat of removal, eviction or dis-
his future. He is a contract worker From San Francisco to San Ma- and greed. placement.
– code for no health insurance, no teo, people are harassed ALL the Support indigenous women-led The four families who live here
pension, no security. time, and with the settler coloniz- projects like Sogorea Te Land Trust now (mine being one of them) are
On today’s bike ride, which er-anti-poor people laws on the and their fight to save, preserve, all formerly unhoused folks, don’t
my formerly unhoused, trauma- stolen land books, legislators and liberate and honor a 5,000-year-old pay rent to anyone, aren’t trying to
infused self calls My Bike Rides politricksters support, promote and sacred indigenous site, the West make a profit off of Mama Earth
for Sanity, ‘cause without them I underwrite this harassment. Berkeley Shellmound, from more and only pay toward the taxes,
truly could not function with all of It’s why poverty skola elder developing and land stealing, prof- insurance and utilities and don’t
the PTSD triggers constantly roll- Bobby Bogan and myself are call- iteering and politricking. want to own any part of Mama
ing through my brain, I witnessed ing for a Poor People’s Party. It’s Transform both private and pub- Earth – but, like I always say to my
over 10 new cars added to the nine The “Poverty Scholarship: Poor People-Led Theory, Art, Words and Tears Across why us po’ and houseless folks licly “owned” empty lots – like the son, I’m very certain we would be
cars already there, all with folks of Mama Earth” Curriculum and Book Tour will launch at City Lights Books on Feb. at POOR Magazine are building thousands of acres of CalTrans- homeless if it weren’t for Homeful-
10, 2019, at 5 p.m., Feb. 16 at the Fruitvale Branch of the Oakland Public Library
all colors and cultures and ages in at 1 p.m. and Feb. 24 at the San Francisco Main Library Koret Auditorium at 1 Homefulness, a homeless people’s owned land – and privately specu- ness.
different states of getting ready for p.m. The original art on the book cover is by Ace Robles. Copies are available self-determined solution to home- lated empty houses into collective “It’s not the best grill and some-
work or school. My own past with at www.poorpress.net. lessness. land use not rooted in property val- times the pancakes don’t get
homelessness and vehicle dwell- ple hate of Berkeley and its polit- tration, taillights and other poor But more importantly for people ues and more buying, selling and cooked all the way through,” Mal-
ing made me terrified for them and ricksters. Emeryville repealed the people crimes. reading this, it is urgent to under- speculating. colm told me looking out his win-
their safety against the police, po- law on the books specifically tar- When the cars were towed, it stand and overstand we are in a And conscious folks reading dow “But it’s all I have and it’s bet-
litricksters and hater neighbors. geting vehicle dwellers, but Berke- was either sleep on park benches different time. There is no room this don’t have to wait for the po- ter than nothing.”
“I come from a working class ley uses a law that says you can’t or doorways out of sight or unsafe for the same old greed-filled, land litricksters or beg them to activate. To co-lead or walk with us in
family. I couldn’t afford rent and park a commercial vehicle between shelter beds, where we were pre- stealing, wealth hoarding policies. You as the housed citizens are the the next Stolen Land/Hoarded
school supplies,” said Yesica, a UC 3:00 and 5:00 a.m., targeting non- dated on. When I turned 18, I did Mama Earth is weakening. Cli- ones the politricksters supposedly Resources Tour or book us for a
Berkeley graduate and one of over commercial RV dwellers. three months in Santa Rita Coun- mate destruction is increasing. implement and enforce all these reading or workshop on the up-
15 fellow unhoused folks who live His words pierced my heart. ty Jail for the poverty “crime” of More and more of us are unable anti-poor people laws for and so coming poor people’s textbook,
in RVs in Berkeley that the City of I had been there for most of my sleeping in our car. to afford the insane prices being it’s why I’m putting a call out to “Poverty Scholarship,” email us at
Berkeley recently evicted from a childhood. We weren’t living in Every Tuesday, myself and falsely placed on Mama Earth. conscious housed people to stand poormag@gmail.com. To regis-
parking lot in the Berkeley Marina RVs or late model Honda’s; we other Poor News Network corre- For our collective survival and with us po’ and unhoused people ter for the upcoming PeopleSkool
for no reason but the fact that not- were in hoopties, buckets, what- spondents go out to conduct poor thrival as human beings, it is an and say: DegentruFUkation and Decoloni-
withstanding the veneer of political ever me and my mama could buy people-led media and research – emergency for us to listen and “No, we don’t want unhoused zation Seminar happening Black
correctness oozing out of Berkeley, with what we earned from a street or what we call “WeSearch” – for learn and follow the practices in- people incarcerated or criminal- August 25 and 26, go to www.ra-
the city is full of anti-poor people based micro-business. RoofLESS Radio. We also prepare digenous nations have been teach- ized. We don’t want vehicularly cepovertymediajustice.org.
hate. We parked wherever we could, healthy hot meals that we serve to ing and living and manifesting housed people to be police ha- Tiny – or Lisa Gray-Garcia – is co-
“They have done nothing to working really hard to avoid peo- all who are hungry, along with hy- since the beginning of human-ness. rassed.” founder with her Mama Dee of POOR
change the laws. There is no way to ple, upscale neighborhoods and po- giene kits as we have them. “San Diego has a huge lawsuit And if you have inherited land or Magazine and its many projects and au-
legally live in a vehicle in Berke- lice. Usually this wasn’t very suc- Every week, unhoused poverty going right now on the right to resources, please understand that thor of “Criminal of Poverty: Growing
ley,” said revolutionary lawyer for cessful and we were ticketed and skolaz hiding in their hoopties, in sleep in their vehicles,” says Paul projects like Homefulness hap- Up Homeless in America,” published
by City Lights. She can be reached at
the people Osha Neuman, who is towed literally all the time. Either parks and under tents report mul- Boden, poverty skola and long- pened with the redistributed dol- deeandtiny@poormagazine.org. Visit
working with the Berkeley RV it was parking tickets for sleeping tiple stories ranging from “sweeps” time poor people revolutionary and lars of decolonized young people POOR at www.poormagazine.org and
dwellers to fight the anti-poor peo- in our vehicle or no current regis- of our unhoused bodies as if we are director of WRAP, Western Re- who learned from poverty skolaz Tiny at www.lisatinygraygarcia.com.
Mandela Day and put boots on the ground out- property and the means of produc- powerless against the state. Or- our national liberation struggle • the FBI’s counter-intel-

continued from page 3 side these razor wire plantations tion vs. landless neo-slaves – in ganizations like IDOC Watch are for independence through the per- ligence programs such as COIN-
and DOC headquarters, but all that order to raise class consciousness here today to give them the tools spective of international law as it TELPRO and the “Extremist,
prison movement and demonstra- would lead to at most is reform on a among the masses to help them they need by introducing them to relates to Revolutionary, Terrorist, and
tions such as this one. However, policy here or there and turning in- overstand the core issues of our local chapters and political educa- • protection of peoples who Subversive Activities in Penal In-
the objective is to tie this struggle dividuals into reactionary reform- oppression and the politics of im- tion classes each month that will are fighting for self-determination stitutions Program” that allowed
into our overall class and national ists. So, more important is that we prisonment in the United States. allow them to get involved. against the colonial government; the government to neutralize and
struggle against racist capitalist- create these panels and have these Many times we hear that fami- Also, when building this na- • those freedom fighters control these revolutionary fighters
imperialist domination and exploi- discussions to educate the people lies of prisoners want to challenge tional and international amnesty who in the course of their struggle even after they had been captured.
tation of the proletariat. around the antagonistic class con- repressive policies or expose bru- campaign for Political Prisoners for independence took up arms and This will help make it clear to
We could organize these protests tradictions of the bourgeoisie and tality but say they just don’t know of War in the United States, it is engaged in politico-military acts; the masses and progressives all
and demonstrations every week the proletariat – the owners of land, what they can do and they feel fundamental that we break down and See MANDELA DAY, page 15

Britain’s secret her arrival – compelling Anglo- In 1761, England’s King George toria’s “rebel” favorite uncle broke reverently named after, including Yes, tears escaped me before
continued from page 9 philes to revisit a well buried im- III – the very monarch govern- much protocol – the Prerogative Charlottesville, Virginia – site of Meghan’s entourage even headed
perial secret – and diligent research ing when New World aristocrats Court annulled his two unapproved the 2017 white supremacist rally, out, riding toward history-making
French Roman Catholic (England’s by historian Mario De Valdez y seceded and created America’s marriages, so there never was a where a Nazi terrorist, James Alex at St. George’s Chapel – where
age-old territorial and religious en- Cocom, a former resident of Be- United States – married Princess duchess). Still, Augustus – advo- Fields, killed peaceful, anti-racist Queen Charlotte is actually buried.
emies), 20th century Jesuit scholar, lize, the cat’s solidly out of the bag. Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. cating for social underdogs, the protester Heather Heyer. I was graced by a diligent, unflap-
scientist and mystic” – in an An- And it’s huge! Queen Charlotte bore 15 children disenfranchised and parliamentary The new – and very first – Duch- pable Diaspora – her spirit crashing
glican Chapel. Chardin’s connec- German Princess Sophia Char- for the king. reform – as a staunch “abolitionist” ess of Sussex, Meghan Markle through shadowy disguise to un-
tion message, on humankind’s pro- lotte, daughter of Prince Charles And this: Queen Victoria (1819- – must have soared as a pioneer Windsor, truly has ushered in a seat heavyweight denial – inspiring
found life-changing discovery of Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg 1901) was the only child of George model for 20th century humanitar- revolutionizing, eye-opening era, my intuitive eyes to not overlook
“fire”: “If humanity ever captures and Princess Elisabeth Albertine and Charlotte’s fourth son Prince ian Princess Diana, who groomed riding the new tide of acceptable this epic, Afro legacy prize.
the energy of love, it will be the of Saxe-Hildburghausen, was born Edward, Duke of Kent and Strat- Prince Harry. adjustment in royal British stan- Renaissance man describes the profes-
second time in history that we have in 1744. Back in the 13th century, hearn. Interestingly, Queen Eliza- It’s no surprise that Charlotte’s dards. She is also first in declaring sional singer, actor, dancer, educator, his-
discovered fire!” Portuguese King Alfonso III had beth II and Prince Philip, Harry’s favorite portrait artist was Sir Al- herself a feminist and to actually torian, spiritual advocate and published
I was astounded! Looks in the conquered the Moorish (Afro) grandparents, are both direct de- lan Ramsay, a rigorous abolition- affirm her Afro heritage – in mod- author Adilifu Fundi, a 25-year resident
room were priceless! town of Faro, winning the gover- scendants of Victoria. ist. Ramsay was married to Chief ern times. San Franciscan and native of San Diego.
Trained in cross-cultural and general so-
Posh garb framed numerous to- nor’s daughter Ouruana as a con- It means the obvious: A vein of Justice Lord Mansfield’s niece and Bishop Michael Curry now hits cial repair, Fundi spent the past 42 years
tally rapt faces, clear captivation cubine. Afro blood courses directly down was uncle-in-law to Mansfield’s the ground running: A rare Black utilizing lectures, workshops and perfor-
deeming the joint message to be They had three children. Their to Harry. It makes Elizabeth II’s ward, Dido Elizabeth Belle Lind- clergyman actually blisters white mance in the social trenches, aiding the
remarkable. Yet some class rigid son, Martin Alfonso, married into bestowal of Duke and Duchess of say, the slave child reared as a U.S. fundamentalists bolstering Black and general American mainstream
expressions still dared not to be the royal de Sousas – already flush Sussex understandable – and fasci- royal – whom Gugu Mbatha-Raw racist, dehumanizing politic – in gay and lesbian, gay people of color and
moved. But Harry upstaged all, with Afro nuptial bonds – thus nating! portrayed marvelously in the 2013 their altering of Christ’s true intent. Black LGBTQ segments with creating
with pure delight sought Meghan’s merging with another Afro satu- The very first – and only – Duke movie “Belle.” Also deploring Afro ministerial viable community. He can be reached
at adilifufundi@outlook.com. This story
eyes and simply mouthed, “Wow!” rated Portuguese line. of Sussex before Harry was Char- But blazing irony never ceases: silence, docility and “complicity,” first appeared on his blog, Adilifu Fundi,
Many think Markle’s the first Charlotte comes directly down lotte’s sixth son, Prince Augustus This is the same Queen Charlotte Curry instantly became world re- Renaissance Man.
Black British royal, but thanks to this royal Black Portuguese line. Frederick (1773-1843). Queen Vic- that numerous U.S. locales are nowned.

Jessica St. Louis the vigil. this beautiful grandmama who was which is literally a mile away on an
continued from page 1 Krea’s words cut through to my waiting for her daughter to be re- unlit, confusing road from Santa
soul. I, too, had been released in leased for saving my life, because Rita, with a prayer led by Leader-
Hearing her mother’s voice at a the middle of the night: It was 2:30 I am certain something would have ship, Spiritual and Healing Direc-
“No CandleLight Vigil” organized a.m. and, after I waited for what happened to me. She let me sit in tor Ifasina Clear from the Young
by the Young Woman’s Freedom seemed like 10 hours with a sear- her car until sunrise. Woman’s Freedom Center.
Center, a youth led Bay Area orga- ing headache in a flimsy shirt, with “There were so many nights I The beautiful march laid down
nization, helped to ease the terror no water or food, while they fin- was waiting with my babies out- prayers for Jessica St Louis,
rising in my heart whenever I had ished my “release paperwork,” the side of here for Jan,” said sister prayers for her and prayers for
come to visit the plantation (jail) system finally spit me out into the Vivi-T about her now deceased change, so another young person, a
known as Santa Rita County Jail. It broad, blank corporate “park” that partner who was also incarcerated young woman of color in struggle
had been over 20 years since I was surrounds the jail with no money, in that plantation jail for multiple who needed help, not more harm,
incarcerated for 90 days to “pun- no car, no jacket and no-one wait- poverty crimes over his life. Vivi- is not lost to a system, that profiles,
ish” me for the poverty crimes of ing for me. T is a formerly houseless mama of predates and makes money on our
“illegal camping” “overnight park- The car me and mama were stay- three and fellow POOR Magazine incarceration. Lifting up her life
ing” and multiple other codes for ing in at the time was towed when poverty skola, reporter and advo- for spirit and inspiration to build
being unhoused in this settler colo- they arrested me and left my mama cate who also walked with two of loving systems like the Young
nized occupied Turtle Island. But standing on the street. I began to her daughters in the beautiful vigil Women’s Freedom Center and all
the fear, sorrow and nausea never walk towards some symbols of life for Jessica St. Louis. “They always Jessica St. Louis of the prayerful community who
left me. in that really dark night and noticed released him in the middle of the PHOTO COURTESY OF THE YOUNG WOMEN’S FREEDOM CENTER marched in her honor that night.
“We want to make sure that we that a man started following me. night, often times with only a T- beautiful march down those dark “Sen. Nancy Skinner is propos- Tiny – or Lisa Gray-Garcia – is co-
are gathered here to remember that “Why don’t you come wait in shirt on into the cold night,” Vivi-T streets. Our voices rang out into the ing a bill so they no longer release founder with her Mama Dee of POOR
a woman lost her life because this my car?” After trying to quicken concluded. cold night. Our hearts lifted up to anyone into the middle of the Magazine and its many projects and au-
institution thought it was OK to re- my pace and walk the other direc- “End late night releases!” Jes- send prayers and love to the beau- night, so this will never happen thor of “Criminal of Poverty: Growing
lease a young woman at 1:30 in the tion from the dude, back toward sica Nowlan, executive director tiful spirit of another young person again to anyone,” concluded Jes- Up Homeless in America,” published
morning,” said community orga- the jail lights, an elder who was sit- of Young Women’s Freedom Cen- predated on by these systems built sica’s mother, Benita Turner. by City Lights. She can be reached at
Visit
deeandtiny@poormagazine.org.
nizer Sister Krea Cristina Gomez ting in her car called out to me. I ter, standing shoulder to shoulder to incarcerate and predate on every “Mojuba-o.” The powerful vigil POOR at www.poormagazine.org and
to the large crowd that gathered for thank the ancestors every day for with family and community, led a poor person they get. ended at the Dublin BART station, Tiny at www.lisatinygraygarcia.com.

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RIP Big Man
continued from page 1

with him and happy he (and I) got
to spend time with his comrades. I
have wonderful memories to cher-
ish and take comfort in knowing
that he is at peace.
I guess I am still doing what Big
Man would have wanted me to do,
posting and sharing all these won-
derful, heartfelt messages – con-
dolences, impressions, memories,
stories and tributes (copied below).
I know he would be so very moved
and honored reading them.
The posts which would be the
most meaningful to him are the This is the Big Man we’ve known and loved in recent years, here tabling in Old
ones from all of you, not the obits Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa in 2008, teaching the young, founding the Po-
lice Accountability Clinic and Helpline (PACH) to stop police violence, bringing
in the press. You, sharing your re- the legacy of the Black Panther Party to new generations.
membrances and feelings about PHOTO: CAROLE HYAMS-HOWARD
what Big Man meant to each of you of high school, and Big Man and From Skip Shockley
– how you experienced him, what a few others were already grown Big Man, I will and we will al-
you may have learned by knowing men. He, along with Robert Bey, ways love you.
him, and how you loved him. exuded the confidence and power – Dallas Chapter Alumni
Big Man was able to share both Black Panther Party Deputy Minister of Information Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard holds a sidewalk news conference in Wash- of free Black men.
his deep and profound love of mu- ington, D.C., on Nov. 27, 1970. This is the photo chosen by the New York Times and the Associated Press for their Big Man was the first editor of From Steve McCutchen
sic and his determined struggle for obituaries. Paul Coates, owner of Black Classic Press and father of Ta-Nehisi Coates, describes it this way on Big Man’s the Black Panther newspaper, the Big Man. He cast a giant shadow.
Facebook page: “Big man in DC. I think this in front of or a little down from the Headquarters where people were moved
human rights for all oppressed peo- for this press conference on the Constitutional Convention. If you were there, please correct me. That’s my memory. I had international spokesman of the Truly, an ox for the people to ride.
ple, here, in this county. Thanks to to post because of Big Man and all the others that this photo captures: Robert Bey, Robert Webb, Audrey Jones, Micheal Party, traveling all over the world From Stephen Shames
all of you who helped him, encour- Torrance, and I’m pretty sure that’s Jim Williams in the background and so many others.” bringing the message of the op- Elbert Big Man Howard passed
aged him, were patient with both of PHOTO: CHARLES W. HARRITY, AP pressed people of America, forging away today. Big Man was the heart
us, and loved him. us will join you in the dust of eter- alliances with many sympathetic to of the Panthers and a warrior for
A huge thank you to those who nity. Maybe we will all come back the cause of liberation. justice. I had the honor of being his
have been here for both of us together again for one last try. One A powerful man with the quiet friend and I will miss him. His lega-
through some very painful and dif- more ride to save humanity. confidence and peace not known to cy will continue to inspire all of us.
ficult times. Know that he so loved With undying love, Aaron. many. From Henry L. Wallace
being here with all of you and that From Tolbert Small Through the many posts, many My prayers go out to the family
you gave him gifts every day, each Like George Jackson, Fred can tell he was a well loved and of one of the strongest Comrades
one of you, each in your own way. Hampton, Doc Satchel and Bobby dedicated servant of the people who that I had the privilege of know-
Thank you so much and peace and Seale, Big Man was a real Panther. will truly be missed. ing. Elbert Howard (Big Man),
love to all of you. Hold your loved He was the real deal. He was not One picture I will cherish always one of the original founders of the
ones close. a paper panther, crazy panther or is a picture of the late James “Bub- Original Black Panther Party for
gangster panther. ber” Young, Big Man and myself. Self Defense, passed away. He’s
Tributes to Big Man His towering spirit of resistance This picture was taken at Big Man the brother on the far right side of
will always be with us. In the spirit and Carole’s home in Santa Rosa, this picture. As he would say, “ALL
From Bobby Seale of Crazy Horse, our struggle con- California, in the lead up to the 50th
Elbert “Big Man” Howard is tinues. Big Man’s spirit will fight Anniversary of the Black Panther THE POWER BELONGS TO THE
one of the original founding mem- This photo of the same news conference shows how many reporters Big Man on through us. Party. PEOPLE!”
bers of the Black Panther Party. He could attract on a moment’s notice. The original BPP minister of education, he He, Big Man, was one of the From Rickey Vincent
was a Black Panther from 1966 to had become “deputy” to Eldridge Cleaver, but when Cleaver was forced into From Charlotte Hill O’Neal Original 6! There are OG’s and there are
1974. During that time, he served exile, Big Man resumed the role of principle party spokesperson. That day, Nov. It is with great regret that we an- Maximum Respect and Love! OG’s. Elbert “Big Man” Howard
as Deputy Minister of Information 27, 1970, was the opening day for the Black Panther Party Revolutionary Peo- nounce the passing of another icon was an original member of the
and was a member of the Central ple’s Convention in Philadelphia that has been called one of the most significant of the Black Panther Party, Brother From Joan Tarika Lewis Black Panther Party for Self De-
events of the Black Power period.
Committee and the International PHOTO: STEPHEN SHAMES Elbert “Big Man” Howard. He was I am deeply saddened to hear of fense. He drove the cars in some of
Solidarity Committee. Born in Ten- leader of the Black Panther Party, also was a member of the Millions one of the first founding members Big Man’s passing … a gentleman the first police patrols, and traveled
nessee in 1938, Howard was also has joined the ancestors today! for Reparations committee. and he was a good community ser- and a heart bursting with love for the world as a trusted international
the first editor of the Black Panther Big Man spent several years in Big Man married Carole Hy- vant for decades. May Big Man rest Liberation and our people. Rest in spokesperson for the BPP. Meeting
Party’s newspaper. the United States Air Force in Eu- ams in 2007. They have lived in in peace in the Realm of the Ances- Peace. Thank you for Serving Hu- him changed my life and the direc-
As the Black Panther Party grew rope. After receiving an honorable Sonoma County, California, for tors and may we honor him with manity. tion of my work. Mourning the loss
in numbers, their programs grew discharge from the Air Force, How- some years. He was a founder of our own continuing good works! From JR Valrey of this great man that passed away
in depth. “Big Man” Howard held ard moved to Oakland, California. the Police Accountability Clinic & May all who knew him be comfort- RIP Black Panther elder Elbert today.
several positions and worked on While attending Merritt College, Helpline of Sonoma County and a ed by the good memories! Howard! A giant among men. Rest From Cyril Innis Jr.
many projects. Howard met Bobby Seale and board member of KWTF, a com- From Bill Jennings easy. Sister Carole, thank you for those
“Big Man” Howard himself was Huey P. Newton. In 1966, at the munity radio station. As a lifelong Elbert Big Man Howard. my words of love and respect. You and
responsible for a free medical clinic age of 28, he became one of the lover of America’s original musical comrade friend, mentor, passed From Ericka Huggins
My friend, Elbert “Big Man” the family have an extended fam-
for sickle-cell anemia and a work- six original founding members of art form, Jazz, he hosted jazz and away today. His legacy will live on. Howard, passed on today after a ily here with Panthers here in New
study program for parolees at the the Black Panther Party. The others blues programs at several radio sta- An Original member of the Black long illness. I was honored to know York, as I stated earlier. Big Man
college. The Black Panther Party were Bobby Seale, Huey Newton, tions. Panther Party. and love him over the years, and was a True Revolutionary Warrior
also created a free-breakfast pro- “L’il” Bobby Hutton, Reggie Forte The Smithsonian Institute and Carole’s comment: BJ is respon- he’ll always hold a special place in and Servant of the People and will
gram, piqued by poor children’s in- and Sherman Forte. the National African-American
ability to succeed in school due to Big Man was an active member Museum recently produced a docu-
malnutrition. This latter operation of the Black Panther Party for Self- mentary interview with Big Man
has actually been the unstated mod- Defense from 1966 through 1974. on DVD, which has not yet been
el for generations of government- He served as the original Minister released. A major article on his life
run breakfast programs. of Information of the Black Panther is scheduled to be published in an
In efforts to appeal to the com- Party and was the original editor East Coast magazine in August.
munity and voice their cause, the and organizer of the Black Panther
Black Panthers decided to found a newspaper. When Eldridge Cleaver From Aaron Dixon
weekly newspaper – and looked for joined the BPP, Big Man stepped I heard the news today, that Big
an editor. “Big Man” Howard was down as Minister of Information, Man, Elbert Howard, had passed
the first editor of the Black Panther taking on the title of Deputy Minis- away. A part of me felt relief and
Party newspaper and Party interna- ter of Information. a bit of happiness for him that he
tional spokesperson. Big Man represented the Black could now rest and softly transition
As a Black Panther Party spokes- Panther Party in a number of in- to the other world.
man, he traveled and lectured on ternational settings in Asia and Eu- Many of us had thought that he
the conditions and treatment of rope. He headed the defense efforts would have departed over 10 years
African-Americans and other mi- for BPP Chairman Bobby Seale ago. But an angel named Carole
norities in America. “Big Man” when Bobby was framed up on came along and nursed him back to
Howard helped build Solidarity false murder conspiracy charges in health and, with a renewed energy,
Committees in Europe, Africa, Asia New Haven, Connecticut, in 1969. he became a jazz DJ on the Late
and the Caribbean. In 1970, Big Man took on the ef- Night Show. He wrote articles for
As the first editor of the Black fort to rebuild Black Panther chap- the local newspaper, continuing the
Panthers’ newspaper, “Big Man” ters in every region of the country fight for social justice just as he had
Howard helped build its circulation in the wake of violent attacks by done back in the day as the Deputy
to 200,000 copies per week. “Big police and the FBI, which had left Minister of Information.
Then he organized the 47th Anni-
28 members dead versary of the Black Panther Party Big Man posted this photo, taken in Bobby Hutton Park, where his Celebration of Life took place on Aug. 25, on his Face-
book page in April 2018 when Kiilu Nyasha passed with this caption: “It is with great sadness we say goodbye to a truly
and many im- celebration in Santa Rosa, which remarkable revolutionary, Kiilu Nyasha. I first met Kiilu in New Haven, Connecticut, around 1969. She was serving as a
prisoned on false was a phenomenal three-day event. coordinator, advocate and cook for the BPP Breakfast for School Children program there. In addition, Kiilu was working
charges. These I remember how exhausted he was as a legal secretary for the law firm of Charles Garry during the Bobby Seale-Ericka Huggins trials. She allowed Panthers,
raids, jailings and after it was over. It took a lot out of myself included, full use of her home, providing us with the solid base which was so necessary during our struggles for
killings were part him and his health began to decline organizing to free Bobby and Ericka. Some years later, Kiilu moved to California, where she continued to devote her life
to the people, the struggle for human rights and freedom for all political prisoners. Although confined to a wheelchair and
of the COINTEL- again. despite constant life challenges, Kiilu’s spirit, dedication and fierce passion never wavered and she continued the fight
PRO assault on Last year, I sought him out for armed with her amazing, creative talents for art and writing, also hosting a television program. After I returned to California
the entire Black an interview for a project that I was in 2005, we would reunite at events frequently and I was happy to be able to appear on one of her TV programs. It was
freedom move- working on. Carole did not know if always a joy for me to see her again. My comrade, Kiilu Nyasha, was an uncompromising, revolutionary force. We will
ment in the United he could or would be able to do the forever miss her courage and strength of character, her determination, her talents and her absolute devotion and love for
her comrades and the people. Kiilu Nyasha, rest in peace. Love, Big Man”
States. interview. PHOTO: CAROLE HYAMS-HOWARD
In 1971, Big Just as I was in town, Carole
Man joined Bob- called me and said he wanted to sible for helping Big Man reclaim my heart. Blessings on your jour- always be with all of us who are
by Seale in efforts talk with me. I was elated as well his legacy before he came back to ney, my friend. real to the struggle for Liberation
to negotiate on be- as relieved. I knew he did not have California and after. He was truly and Freedom.
half of the prison much time left. I waited as he pre- his “best man” at our wedding and From Clarence ‘Stretch’ From Robert Edmonds
Big Man is a hero who left a priceless legacy, but he was inmates who had pared to come out. in our lives. Their friendship and Peterson
not a man who dwelt in the past. Look at his enthusiasm as seized control of When he did, he sat in his chair the history they share was so deep To Black Panthers everywhere: Elbert Howard, you will be
he stands with a young man, probably about the age Big Attica State Pris- that I cannot really do it justice Elbert Howard, our Big Man, has missed in this world by so many,
Man was when he joined the Black Panther Party. Big Man on, New York, in with the air of an old warrior carry- here. passed onto the ancestors. He was and by me. I’m so sorry I didn’t
is a hero for the future, and it is our obligation to introduce ing memories of one of the grand- a tireless fighter for the people, come to visit you like I had intend-
his courage, brilliance and wisdom to our youth. that historic upris- est and most powerful times for our From Steve Long ed these past couple of months.
PHOTO: CAROLE HYAMS-HOWARD ing against the in- people. The interview went well, I still am in a sad state. A man I whom he loved. He always strove
human conditions but I could tell he was not doing have looked up to for over 40 years to bring people together. When I first got the opportunity
Man” Howard traveled the world as that prevail throughout the U.S. But we who are left behind will to meet you 11 years ago, I was so
the Black Panthers’ deputy minis- prison systems. well. I knew this may be my last is no longer among us. rejoice in his legacy of dedicated starstruck and in awe of this amaz-
ter of information and internation- After leaving the party in 1974, time laying eyes on him. I first met Big Man, as he was service to the people. Our Big Man ing person who had founded the
ally and established a community Big Man Howard returned to Ten- As a fellow Capricorn, we both known, in New Haven, Connecti- will be remembered for his strong, BPP and was doing revolutionary
medical clinic and an educational nessee. In Memphis, he served on had similar ways. We also share the cut, in 1970. I was a naive, enthu- stern yet gentle demeanor around work in the community two years
program for ex-offenders at Merritt the boards of directors of several stubbornness of a Capricorn. When siastic teenager from the projects of all the young Panthers he came into before I was even born. I didn’t
College. African American progressive edu- I heard of his passing, I was dealing Fort Greene, Brooklyn, assigned to contact with. Guidance was his way know what to expect or feel like I
All Power to All the People! cational institutions. with my own health issues, as many the New Haven branch of the Black of making a Panther out of you. was worthy of sitting at the table
#blackpantherparty #bobbyseale In 2001, Howard self-published of us old soldiers are. Panther Party to help free Bobby Our thoughts and love go out to with such a social justice giant to
#elberthoward #blackpanthers his memoir, “Panther on the Well, Big Man is free now. He Seale, Ericka Huggins and the New Carole, his wife and the family. work on issues of police brutality in
#bigmanhoward Prowl,” covering the rise and fall is free to move on into the sunlight Haven Panthers. ALL POWER TO THE PEO- our community.
It was a scary situation, meeting
with his big smile looking down
From Kwazi Nkrumah of the Black Panthers. In 2003, he upon us. Free from the long years the people I had only read about, PLE! You and Carole Hyams both
Elbert “Big Man” Howard (born was a coordinator for the All of Us of suffering. from the West Coast origin of the – National Alumni Association made me recognize how important
Jan. 5, 1938), founding member and or None Ex-Offender Program and So long, Big Man! Soon many of Party. Many of us were barely out of the Black Panther Party See RIP BIG MAN, page 14

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RIP Big Man to meet with community members. founder of the Black Panther Party

continued from page 13 He was enthusiastic about the work Minister Huey P. Newton. Big Man
of Pillars of the Community, and was one of the original founding
it was to be at that table – and to when asked what advice he would members and a leading member of
keep showing up in the street to do give to young activists today, he an- the party’s leadership Central Com-
the work. You both continued to swered, “Organize.” mittee, a great soldier and servant
show up at all the things we worked Pillars would also like to give of the people.
From Dave Stroud‎
R.I.P. Big Man. An inspiration
to many for his commitment, par-
ticipation and leadership through
action. I was lucky to have known
him. A kind, gentle, but firm gen-
tleman who could hold court with
only a few words. My heart goes
out to you, Carole.
From JoNina Abron-Ervin‎
R.I.P., Comrade “Big Man.” All
Power to the People!
From Matthew Izen
With a heavy heart, we say good-
bye to Elbert “Big Man” Howard.
A leader, an inspiration and an un-
The man who could speak truth to power this fearlessly is the man who was flinching advocate for marginalized In this iconic Black Panther Party photo, Panthers drill at a Free Huey Rally in Lil Bobby Hutton (DeFremery) Park in West
largely responsible for the phenomenally fast recovery of the Black Panther Par- communities. I’m thankful for your Oakland in July 1968. Big Man, a military veteran who taught other Panthers how to handle guns, is on the right. Here, in
ty every time the FBI’s COINTELPRO attacked, murdering 28 Panthers. Big Man willingness to put up with a random what’s now called the Bobby Hutton Grove in DeFremery Park at 18th and Adeline, Oakland, is where Big Man’s Aug. 25
carried the message – “All power belongs to the people,” he would say – and the white boy from the suburbs hound- Celebration of Life was held. Panthers and supporters have called on Oakland to rename the entire park, central to many
struggle for freedom and justice across the country and around the world, creat- Panther activities, for Lil Bobby Hutton the party’s first martyr and first and youngest member, assassinated by Oakland
ing new and stronger chapters and alliances everywhere he went. ing you about music and making police at age 17 on April 6, 1968, two days after the assassination of Martin Luther King. Recently, after 50 years, the city
PHOTO: STEPHEN SHAMES t-shirts. Here is Big Man, pictured took the first step by naming the grove of trees in the park for Hutton. PHOTO: PIRKLE JONES
around the world reads: “He (Big
at for as long as was possible. a shout out to Carole Hyams, the Man) was a beloved member (of Big Man’s journalism
As I had the opportunity to work incredibly strong sister who sup- A compilation of his stories pub-
with you over the years, I under- ported Big Man in every way for so the Black Panther Party),” (Billy
X) Jennings said. “People might lished by the Sonoma County Ga-
stood so many things by your ex- many years. They were a powerful have had different grudges against zette: “Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard
ample. You often had an economy couple, and with Carole’s support, Bobby (Seale) or Eldridge (Cleav- joined the ancestors today - July 23,
of words, quietly taking in the con- he was able to realize many of his er), but nobody got a grudge against 2018”
versations, weighing the arguments, projects and organizing efforts. Big Man.” KQED article on Big Man’s
then dispensing with the official From Desiree Poindexter New York Times: “Elbert How- radio career playing his favorite
bullshit narratives with incisive and With a heavy heart, we honor ard, a Founder of the Black Pan- jazz: “Original Black Panther El-
often blistering commentary on the our dear friend and hero, the amaz- thers, Dies at 80” bert ‘Big Man’ Howard Broadcasts
way things needed to be, and what ing and kind Elbert Howard who Democracy Now: “Founding Jazz’s Liberation”
was really going on in this world. passed away yesterday. Elbert “Big Black Panther Party Member Elbert Stories by and about Big Man
From you, more than any other, I Man” Howard was a co-founder published by the Bay View:
learned that there is a time for quiet, of the Black Panther Party and in- “Big Man” Howard Dies” • “In remembrance: Kiilu
Santa Rosa Press Democrat:
kind, good-natured countenance, volved in so many amazing com- “Black Panther Party co-founder Nyasha,” April 12, 2018
but there is also a time to fiercely munity projects throughout his life. Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard, 80, dies • “Grove Street College,”
gnash teeth and lay bare the truth, I was lucky enough to call him a in Santa Rosa”; also, a reprint of Sept. 29, 2017
come what may. If someone does friend and work with him on sev- a December 2012 Press Demo- • “Reflections on the Oak-
not take the risk, then neither will eral community projects, including Big Man proudly embraces his daughter Tynisa and grandsons Amin and Jaylen crat tribute to Big Man with some land firetrap inferno,” Dec. 10,
the next. as a co-founder of local community in a photo taken in 2015. little known information that is 2016
Passive indifference is a learned radio station KWTF Sonoma Coun- PHOTO: CAROLE HYAMS-HOWARD • “The need for a united
behavior, just as much as revo- ty. A true community activist, inspi- on the front of the Bohemian, wear- front against fascism,” Nov. 30,
lutionary practice. There are too ration, hero and friend, he taught ing a shirt I helped design and print. 2016
many teaching the former, and so me a lot about community and the Rest in power, Big Man. The fight • “Revolutionary 50 years
few examples from which to learn importance of community activism for equality continues and your leg- of the Black Panther Party,” Oct.
the latter. and participation. acy lives on.” 29, 2016
You were a true example of what You are with us always, Big • “Big Man: Reflections of
it means to resist, to revolt and to Man. My love and hugs go out to From Michael Hale my life experiences, today’s condi-
lead with quiet, consistent strength his family and friends. We love Rest in Power, Big Man Elbert tions,” Aug. 10, 2016
and humility. Thank you for always you, Big Man. Howard, one of the original Black • “My take on ‘The Black
supporting your community and for Panther leaders. I consider myself Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolu-
the support you showed me in the From Jørgen Johannes extremely lucky to have met you tion,’” March 31, 2016
work I’ve been involved in over Dalitz Dragsdahl and Carole shortly after I moved • “Original Black Panther
the years, much of which was mod- For many people in Scandinavia, to Santa Rosa. Like the Panthers’ Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard broad-
eled after the work you did with the Big Man will be remembered as the overall leadership style, I was al- casts jazz liberation,” Feb. 23, 2016
BPP. It has truly been an honor to international face of BPP, because ways impressed by your kindness, • “Concerning reactionaries
learn from such a great man. Rest he in the early ‘70s stayed here in your generosity and your ability and thugs: The New Black Panther
in power, Big Man. Denmark for many months – orga- to cut through the nonsense in a Big Man’s cousin Tammi Miller of Atlanta studies the exhibits of his life in the Party,” Aug. 23, 2015
political conversation with sharp,
From Roberta Alexander nizing solidarity activities, speak- plainly spoken analysis. You will Black Panther Party at his memorial Aug. 25. Thanks to BPP archivist and histo- • “The legacy lives on:
ing etc. I am so happy two of my
rian extraordinaire Billy X Jennings, priceless information was available that day.
After a long illness, Big Man be missed, but not forgotten. PHOTO: JOSE CARLOS FAJARDO, BAY AREA NEWS GROUP Black Panther Party founding
(Elbert Howard) passed away in daughters met my old friend at the Big Man’s with love, honor and respect for the
Santa Rosa on Mon- man who lived a life that illustrated
day morning, July 23. daughter, to the world that each of us has the
Born in Tennessee in grandsons power to impact change. He spent
1938, he dedicated his life fighting for the people …
most of his life to the and cousins all over the world. He encouraged
struggle for justice for me to believe that I could make a
the African American From Tynisa difference and change my world by
community. Wilson holding steadfast to my values.
He was one of the Today I lost some- We all have the opportunity to
six founding mem- one so special, so speak and act when we see that
bers of the Black Pan- great – my daddy, El- change must come. As the family,
ther Party. He never bert Howard. May you community, nation and world rec-
sought the spotlight; rest in power! Words ognize the contributions of Elbert
rather he was the man alone cannot express Howard and one of his favorite say-
who took care of es- how much you will be ings “All Power to the People”…
sential Panther proj- missed. Thank you for remember, we are those People and
ects. He served as the all you have sacrificed the Power is ours! Carole Hyams-Howard speaks bravely through her grief at her husband’s Cel-
editor of the newspa- to make the world a ebration of Life on Aug. 25. PHOTO: JOSE CARLOS FAJARDO, BAY AREA NEWS GROUP
per, the minister of These are the “Original 6,” the founding fathers of the Black Panther better place for us as From Hirsh Cohen
information, and the Party for Self-Defense: Elbert “Big Man” Howard, Huey P. Newton, a race. I will forever Some thoughts about Elbert “Big no longer available on their site: member Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard
central strategist for Sherman Forte, Bobby Seale, Reggie Forte and Lil Bobby Hutton. be grateful. Love you, Man” Howard [from his cousin by “PACH Board Member Elbert ‘Big carries the message to San Diego
community programs Big Man! marriage]: We met once. But we Man’ Howard Recognized in Press youth,” July 16, 2015
such as massive food distributions. 2016 reunion. We will remember I want to take this time to thank were lifelong friends. As a new Democrat” at http://pachline.org/ • “Former Black Panther
He travelled, representing the everyone for their condolences and American [from Canada], I was pach-board-member-recognized- Elbert ‘Big Man’ Howard cele-
Party, to Japan and Europe. After him as a warm and strong human for honoring my father by sharing honored to give the Martin Luther in-press-democrat/ brated at ACLU luncheon,” June 1,
being, and we also send you, Car-
retiring and moving to Santa Rosa, ole, our best wishes. his story and praising his great- King memorial address at the Uni- Smithsonian: “Black Panther 2015
he organized against police brutali- ness. Elbert Howard has done so versity of Cincinnati Medical Cen- Co-Founder Elbert ‘Big Man’ • “In memory of Andy Lo-
ty against Latinos. In the summer of From Stan Mckinney much for his community and for ter almost 40 years ago. But it must Howard Dies at 80” pez: Turn a negative into a posi-
2015, Big Man came to San Diego Big Man is standing right of co- his people, but for me he made his have been Big Man who inspired Face2FaceAfrica: “Real-life tive,” July 18, 2014. The murder in
presence known and taught me that me. Black Panther hero Elbert “big Santa Rosa by law enforcement of
education is the only thing nobody As a musician and sometimes man” Howard dies at age 80” Andy Lopez, 13, in October 2013
can’t take from you and it’s your lecturer on jazz, did I draw inspi- People’s World: “Activist and prompted Big Man, with the Police
most lethal weapon. ration from Big Man’s programs, Black Panther co-founder, Elbert Accountability Clinic and Helpline
He also taught me to follow my although I never heard them? As ‘Big Man’ Howard, dies at 80” (PACH) he founded, to play a
heart and for every problem there is my son competed his degree in Af- Stuttgarter-Zeitung, Germany: major role in the years of protest
a solution; you just have to organize rican American history and sociol- that followed. On Dec. 29, 2013,
and execute fearlessly. Words alone ogy studies at Tufts University, he he gave a speech to the Sonoma
cannot express how much he will interviewed Big Man, having never County Board of Supervisors that
be missed. He was my hero. R.I.P., either met him or known about his is published by the Sonoma County
Daddy. relationship to our family. Gazette: “The Killing of Andy Lo-
So far away and yet so connected,
From Jaylen Johnson, age from such different backgrounds pez - A Manifestation of a Corrupt
and Soulless System”
12 and yet so familiar, so close in spirit • “Sonoma honors Big
I loved him very much. My and philosophy. A true brother in Man’s 50th year of community ser-
Grandpa did a lot for me. I wish I life. Rest in peace, cousin. vice,” May 10, 2011
could have seen him all the time. Big Man in the • “My thoughts on ‘Show-
I miss him so much and I wish he down in Desire: The Black Pan-
was still here. mainstream media thers take a stand in New Orleans’”,
From Amin Howard, age 10 Associated Press: “Black Pan- Feb. 19, 2010
My Grandfather Elbert “Big ther Party co-founder Elbert Big A message to us from Big
Man” Howard was a loving, caring Man Howard dies.” This story was On the Bay View’s first Black Media Appre- Man
person. He loved his friends and published in The San Francisco ciation Night on Nov. 26, 2012, a highlight “Settle and forget petty argu-
of the night was Big Man’s acceptance
family. He is watching over all of Chronicle; The San Jose Mercury of the Black Resistance Media Legacy ments that provide no answers or
us now. We love you, Grandpa. News; The Washington Post; The Award on behalf of The Black Panther positive steps toward solutions.
From Tammi Moore Miller Scotsman, Scotland’s National newspaper; he was its founding editor. There may not be any easy answers.
PHOTO: BILL JENNINGS, IT’S ABOUT TIME
My cousin, a quiet man, who Newspaper; The Los Angeles To move forward takes trust, a will-
lived his life with passion for peo- Times; The Press Herald of Port- “Elbert „Big Man“ Howard: Black- ingness to listen and open minded-
ple and a great love of music and land, Maine; The Sunday Herald Panthers-Gründungsmitglied ges- ness.” – Big Man, Aug. 13, 2017
family, has joined the ancestors. of Scotland; The Province of Brit- torben” Big Man’s loving and beloved wife,
My heart was saddened for the loss. ish Columbia; The Arizona Daily MinuteNews of France: “Black now widow, Carole Hyams-Howard, can
However, my spirit is overjoyed Star and more. A quote from the Panther: mort d’Elbert Howard, be reached at carolehyams@gmail.com.
This is a page from Jet Magazine of May 21, 1970. story that has now been enjoyed membre fondateur du parti”

SEPTEMBER 2018 National Black Newspaper San Francisco BayView 15
Tribute to Big Man: Action is supreme Palestinian unmasked brutality of capitalism how the struggle against them both
behind bars. Around the world, can never be de-linked.
prisoners’ prisoners have only protected their The boycott campaign that is part
by Steve McCutchen human rights and won victories of your strike also emphasizes the
Poor is the word without the deeds message of through struggle. critical role of boycott in confront-
poor the deeds without the WORD We know that you are demanding ing exploitation and oppression.
– solidarity to U.S. improved conditions, the right to While our circumstances and lives
During the time of Big Man his National Prison fight in court for your rights and an may vary greatly from one another
words were commitment to end to excessive, lifelong sentenc- in many ways, we too face econom-
action Strike es. You are also demanding an end ic exploitation through a “canteen”
his determination exposed the to the new form of slavery found in system that seeks to profit from our
people’s cries we HEARD – U.S. prisons, where prison workers imprisonment as Palestinians.
Where the spectator merely shouts by Free Ahmad Sa’adat are paid pennies to produce goods We know that prison profiteers
creates noise that static sound The following statement was and perform services for some of in the United States also profit
without rhythm or RHYME – released by the Palestinian pris- the country’s largest corporations. from prison canteens, phone calls
Big Man stood front and center at oners of the Popular Front for the We also salute your struggle and other purchases, and we salute
the eye of the storm in the arena Liberation of Palestine, jailed by against racism. U.S. settler colo- your campaign of boycott. This is
of struggle Zionist colonialism for their role in nialism and imperialism practices the same reason why we call on
and intoned the poor and op- struggling for the freedom of their its vicious racism both internally people around the world to join the
pressed will rise time after time people. They are among nearly and externally, and the prison sys- boycott, divestment and sanctions
after TIME – 6,000 Palestinians imprisoned by tem reflects that reality. Black movement against Israel. We can-
We think of originals Malcolm X Black Panther comrades Big Man and Steve McCutchen confer at a Black His- the Israeli occupation today. Their communities, Latino communities, not and must not be the consumers
Harriet Tubman Sojourner Truth tory event Big Man hosted at the West Oakland Library with Party archivist Billy solidarity comes to extend fists Arab communities are under at- of those who profit from our misery
Muhammad Ali our brother and X Jennings on Feb. 16, 2008. of resistance and hands of unity tack, facing mass incarceration and and oppression.
comrade is kindred spirit to PHOTO: CAROLE HYAMS-HOWARD through prison bars to support the a system that seeks to imprison and As you enter your strike, we sa-
them ALL – title or some appointed ROLE – what we will is what we CAN – U.S. National Prison Strike, begin- exploit rather than support and nur- lute all of you and your struggle,
body and soul back to back heart Big Man brought that storm That star will signify our protract- ning Aug. 21. ture youth and elders. and we urge all who are not already
to heart here is the best of that down home stump jumpin’ ed struggle THAT we are not Message of Solidarity to Today, prison workers are some committed to join in the strike. We
humanity flavor to the table shared the America’s also-RAN – the US National Prison of the most exploited workers in extend a special revolutionary sa-
Toe-to-toe with the message get visions that the POWER of the It will pulse the light seeming to Strikers the United States, and the same lute to the imprisoned strugglers
up move something even people is ebb and flow a reminder We write today as imprisoned ruling class that profits from the of the Black Liberation Movement
with your back pressed against the not subject to the oppressor’s a renewed message the oppressor Palestinians of the Popular Front and other liberation movements,
WALL – CONTROL – cannot hide for the Liberation of Palestine, including Mumia Abu-Jamal,
When Panther needed words Big When all around Panther the from true freedoms one generation held in Israeli jails for our partic- whose consistent international-
Man held the pen in one HAND storms of oppression and repres- to the next DEMAND – ipation in struggle for the libera- ism and principled struggle is
– sion were routine a bright new member among the tion of our land and people from known and resonates around the
when a presence was needed like mail the postman would line of freedom fighters now colonialism and occupation. To- world. We demand the freedom
between the oppressor and op- BRING – shines so GRAND – day, we extend our solidarity to of these freedom fighters in U.S.
pressed he was Big Man rolled up his sleeves dug call that honored arrival our be- the prisoners in the jails of the jails, from Leonard Peltier to
There to run the doomsayers’ in for the long march his actions loved Speaker of the House United States participating in the Mutulu Shakur.
gauntlet holding high the banner spoke None other than the indomitable national prison strike beginning We know from our experience
of freedom’s DEMAND – let’s get busy transform Baby- BIG MAN. on Aug. 21, fighting exploita- that it is through struggle and
We saw him dressed Panther- lon so one day we all hear the His voice is still heard actions tion, racism and capitalism from confrontation that true freedom
down that classic black and sounds of resound with vision and deeds within the heart of imperialist can be realized. Your strike is
blue – Freedom RING – that transcend the TIMES – prisons. being launched within the heart
yet day to day he wore Now this may sound Through us for us not for the one We begin by expressing our of U.S. imperialism, the greatest
that badge of history like fiction out of Ae- but for the whole mourning for George Jackson, danger faced by our Palestin-
a suit of destiny sop’s fables or Eloquently but simply I speak for the imprisoned revolutionary ian people and the people of the
The audacious style street legends from the voiceless I come for what’s and martyr of the Black Libera- world.
and swagger the the hood or round the MINE. tion struggle. The strike is be- We know that your victory
oppressors never WAY – Steve D. McCutchen, known as Lil’ ginning on the 47th anniversary will also be a victory for Pal-
KNEW – But reality speaks to a Masai, a Baltimore native, is a 10-year of his martyrdom, an event that estine – just as our victories in
the image and action true icon an ox for the veteran of the Baltimore and Oakland was recognized in Palestine and Palestine will be a victory for all
said here I stand we people to ride branches of the Black Panther Party, around the world at the time as of the struggles against imperi-
1969-1979. Moving to Oakland in 1972,
are here to claim among the first of the as a rank-and-file Panther, he taught an assassination of a true voice This poster was created in July 2013 to support alism, racism and oppression in
that promissory note vanguard holding all math and physical education at the Par- of struggle by the U.S. ruling the 2013 California Prison Strike, organized by the United States and globally.
of freedoms too enemies of humanity at ty’s Oakland Community School and di- class. prisoners held in solitary confinement for de- With revolutionary greetings,
damn long OVERDUE – BAY – rected the Oakland Community Learn- cades in the Pelican Bay SHU with participation • The Palestinian prisoners
As Palestinian prisoners, we by 30,000 prisoners throughout the state.
2. Now as we celebrate his presence ing Center Martial Arts Program, later also know that George Jackson ART: NIDAL EL-KHAIRY, ELECTRONIC INTIFADA of the Popular Front for the Lib-
He walked with Huey chairman we relieve him from his post making a career of teaching in Oakland was an internationalist and that eration of Palestine inside Israeli
Bobby and Lil’ Bobby Hutton at the front gates of his people’s public schools – first math, later, at the works of Palestinian poet Samih confiscation of Palestinian land and jails
Castlemont, history and ethnic stud-
way before survival and LIBERATION – ies. He is the author of “We Were Free al-Qasem – addressing imprison- resources and from the bombing of • The Palestinian liberated
Panther rushed out of Oakland 3. for a While: Back to Back in the Black ment and resistance – were found in children in Yemen also profits from prisoners of the Popular Front for
into the world SPOTLIGHT – He NOW moves ahead into the Panther Party” (2008) and contrib- his cell after his assassination. To- the forced labor of prisoners. Your the Liberation of Palestine
What he did loudly proclaimed ages but look skyward some uted a chapter to the 1998 classic “The day, we write to you to once again struggle is a workers’ struggle that This story first appeared on the web-
I’m here for the good fight nights Black Panther Party (Reconsidered).” forge that connection of struggle, is part of our global conflict against site for the Campaign to Free Ahmad
even if struggle brings about a war among people’s CONSTELLA- He currently serves on the Communica- despite our different circumstances. the vicious exploitation that our Sa’adat, general secretary of the Popu-
to the KNIFE – TION – tions Committee of the National Alumni The prison strike is a struggle of peoples face today. lar Front for the Liberation of Palestine
Deputy Minister of Information There will be another star among Association of the Black Panther Party oppressed and exploited workers, This struggle inside the prisons and member of the Palestinian Legisla-
tive Council, who is one of nearly 6,000
(NAABPP) and can be reached at sev-
Panther international spokesman the others reminding each sim- enshadows@earthlink.net. first and foremost, confronting the highlights the deep connections Palestinian political prisoners held in
oh he was so much more than any ply that between racism and capitalism and Israeli jails.
Aretha Franklin instead of about “bombs bursting fully and poetically when he said, quest for redemption and our hard-
continued from page 7 in air”! Wow! What a time to stand “There’s a poet born in all of us. won respect. May the Queen of
up for your principles! But the world beats it out of most Soul rest in eternal peace.”
during the ‘60s and ‘70s, with What ever happened to the Gold- of us.” Aretha, from cradle to After gracing the planet for 76
their twin anthems for women and en Age that the Black folk group crown and throughout her life, nev- years, Aretha Franklin joined the
Blacks, “Respect” and “I’m Black the Fifth Dimension sang about 50 er stopped wailing! She made folks ancestors Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018.
and I’m Proud!” She excelled at years ago, “This is the dawning of
any music form she tried, including the age of Aquarius”? The Golden
Gospel, Soul, Jazz, Blues, Rhythm Age tried to raise its lovely head
& Blues and Country. with the Be Boppers and the Beat-
And in 1998 at the Grammy niks of the ‘50s, the Hippies, Rock-
Awards, she was asked to step in at ers and Flower Children of the
the last minute for Luciano Pava- ‘60s and the Revolutionaries of the
rotti(!), who was too ill to perform, ‘70s, but the system, the establish-
and sing “Nessun Dorma,” an aria Aretha Franklin sings “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” – not the official “bombs ment, the status quo shut them all
written specifically for an operatic bursting in air” national anthem – at President Obama’s first inauguration. down. Then came the Republican
tenor, not a mezzo-soprano like the peace in Detroit) and I know voice and can still hear on her re- revolution of the ‘80s! Ugh!
Franklin. Nevertheless, Franklin you got to disturb the peace when cordings. Truth. It is a voice that Aretha Franklin was a part of
flawlessly performed the aria in you can’t get no peace. Jail is hell contains spiritual honesty, the field that golden constellation of the
front of a global audience estimat- to be in. I’m going to see her free or street holler, the blues moan, the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s! And had to en-
ed at 1 billion. Her performance if there is any justice in our courts, gospel shout, and jazz improvisa- dure through the premature deaths
was recognized by Billboard as not because I believe in commu- tion. of many of her contemporaries
one of the greatest awards show nism, but because she’s a Black Like a human wild cat cry, her – most of them murdered, in one
performances of all time. woman and she wants freedom for vocalizations are neither timid nor way or another, by the system –
She also absorbed and inherited Black people.” shy. They are sensually grounded including Dr. Martin Luther King,
her father’s political sensibilities as Franklin noted that she had the and spiritually transcendent and Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Doro-
well: an unapologetic Blackness, a money to post bond because she’d completely lacking in contradic- thy Dandridge, Billie Holiday,
militant dignity and the devotion to earned it from Black people. She tion. Aretha’s voice is what de- Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Jimi
using her talent to further the cause therefore wanted to use it “in ways mocracy sounds like – America at Hendrix, John and Bobby Kenne-
of Black freedom. Thus, at the that will help our people.” Ulti- its best! dy, Marilyn Monroe, Janis Joplin,
height of her fame in 1970, Frank- mately, she was unable to post the It also transcends national John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Prin-
lin supported political prisoner bond because she was out of the boundaries, invoking the West cess Di, David Ruffin, Eddie Ken-
Angela Davis, who had been ac- country at the time. Instead, it was Afrikan cultures that gave birth to dricks, Bob Marley, Bruce Lee,
cused of purchasing firearms used paid by Rodger McAfee, a progres- diasporic musical practices; it ap- Muhammad Ali, Richard Pryor,
in the takeover of a courtroom in sive, white California farmer. peals to a global audience who ap- Sly Stone (silenced), Prince, Mi-
Marin County, California, and who Angela Davis responded thank- preciate her sound. I noticed that chael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha receives the Southern Christian Leadership Award from Dr. Martin Luther
was charged with conspiracy, kid- fully, “Her bold public call for jus- even one of my Facebook friends Huey P. Newton, Malcolm X, Ron King in Detroit on Feb. 24, 1967. The man obscured by the mic may be her fa-
napping and murder. Franklin told tice in my case helped in a major in Russia had posted the news of Brown, Harold Washington, Tupac ther, Rev. C.L. Franklin, who also worked closely with Dr. King.
Jet magazine that she wanted to way to consolidate the interna- Aretha’s passing. and Elvis Presley!
post Davis’s bond, “whether it’s tional campaign for my freedom.” Aretha Franklin, the obvious It’s kind of hard to start a Golden think and earned a whole world of Paradise is president of the Interna-
$100,000 or $250,000.” A quarter Franklin had no concern of losing people’s choice, sang at the inau- Age when all your gold is looted respect. tional Black Writers and Artists, was
million! The Bay View needs an her audience or future opportuni- guration of the election of the first by bandits! But we shall have our President Obama: “Aretha honored with his own day, Oct. 6, by
Aretha Franklin! ties because of her support for a Black president in 2008. But, alas Golden Age nevertheless! And ev- helped define the American expe- the city of Oakland, and may be heard
“Angela Davis must go free,” radical freedom fighter. She was and even before the emergence of ery one of those illustrious stars rience. In her voice, we could feel performing at True Vibe Records Pres-
Franklin said to Jet Magazine in protected by the times and her own Colin Kaepernick, because of her will be returning to the planet soon. our history, all of it and in every ents. Find him on Facebook at Paradise
1970. “Black people will be free. sense of integrity and truth. strong political beliefs, she chose City Lights and beat poet Law- shade – our power and our pain, Freejah Lovesupreme or email him at
I’ve been locked up (for disturbing This is what we hear in Aretha’s to sing “My Country Tis of Thee” rence Ferlinghetti waxed insight- our darkness and our light, our pdise18@yahoo.com.

Mandela Day son – they would then have to ac- Rights states: 1. Everyone has a dependence to colonial countries political status and freely pursue Convention Relation to the Treat-
continued from page 12 knowledge and give credibility to right to a nationality; 2. No one and people affirms: … the inherent their economic, social, and cultural ment of Prisoners of War, of 12 Au-
the New Afrikan, Puerto Rican and shall be arbitrarily deprived of his right of colonial people to strug- development.’ gust 1949]’ (United Nations, Treaty
around the world the international Euro American Freedom Fighters nationality nor denied the right to gle by all means at their disposal “Political Prisoners of War are Series, Vol 75 [1950]). Subsequent
crimes of genocide and colonial- and Prisoners of War who are be- change his nationality. against colonial powers which sup- protected by international law, as resolutions of the General Assem-
ism that the U.S. government has ing held captive not for “criminal” “Hence, U.S. colonial rule has press their aspirations for freedom they are members of organized bly reaffirmed the legitimacy of
committed and continues to com- acts, but rather acts of liberation been found to be against inter- and independence … bodies of oppressed colonies fight- the ‘peoples’ struggle for liberation
mit. The United States refuses to as permitted during times of anti- national law (the deprivation of “While the International Cov- ing for national liberation and self- from colonial and foreign domina-
honor international law when it colonial wars to be free. national identity and genocide) enant on Civil and Political Rights determination. General Assembly tion by all means available, includ-
comes to the New Afrikan (Black) Comrade Jalil Muntaqim lays which gives cause for these colo- and the International Economic, Resolution 2621 (XXV) specifical- ing armed struggle (see #2708 [14
Liberation struggle or acknowl- this out for us in his book “We Are nized people to wage national lib- Social, and Cultural Rights states: ly provides in (6)(A) that ‘[all free- December 1970];33070[XXVII]
edge that there is an actual New Our Own Liberators”: eration struggle against continued ‘All people have the right of self- dom fighters under detention shall [30 November 1975]); and that
Afrikan Independence Movement “Accordingly, Article 15 of the colonization. The United Nations determination. By virtue of that be treated in accordance with the persons participating in resistance
in this kkkountry. For one rea- Universal Declaration of Human Declaration on the Granting of In- right they freely determine their relevant provisions of the Geneva See MANDELA DAY, page 19

16 San Francisco BayView National Black Newspaper SEPTEMBER 2018
Amy Buckley: ‘Any friend you make will be moved away from you’ ones (inmates) who are here and
She tells me that she knows the
they have changed and they are
by Amy Buckley I went into shift command and from psych observation. I was about to go home. They will not
On Nov. 22, 2017, Brie Morris one of the inmate workers gave me taken back to that building. Upon mess that up on you. Lt. Brown
was called out to see Deputy War- a mat. The door to the captain’s of- entering the building, I began ex- says, “The building has cameras;
den Parks. There was no reason for fice was closed, so I turned to leave plaining that I feared for my life that building has cameras. You will
Parks to want to see Morris because – as I went to walk out the door I because of threats and harassment be on camera.”
she is not a troublemaker and at the was met by Capt. Burton and Dep- from certain inmates. I began to Then Lt. Brown asks me, “Do
time had no paperwork. uty Warden Parks. name the inmates. you want protective custody or you
Upon entering Parks’ office, Since they were there, I asked to The officer had this “I don’t going to that building?” My back
Morris began to face questions on see CID and they told me to “write care” attitude. I asked if she could was against the wall. I wanted my
allegations – false allegations – that them a letter. Maybe they will get it call CID. She said, “No, I had to 30 for 30. I was still scared, but I
she was bullying Amy Buckley. one day.” This is bullshit. Everyone call the nurse for you yesterday.” went to that building ‘cause I felt I
These allegations were made via knows that Deputy Warden Parks She closes the tower door. I am had no choice.
a letter by another inmate. Morris intercepts all such mail. in the foyer going out of my mind I am nervous all the time and I
denied the allegations. Parks never Then Capt. Burton and Deputy with fear. She opens the door about don’t get much sleep. There are
called me out to ask me if the al- Warden Parks said that “they were Prison is a terrible and terrifying place, often putting women at an even greater maybe 10 minutes later and says, cameras but everything don’t get
disadvantage than men.
legations were true. Instead, Parks going to show me, teach me a les- “Go to shift command to see Capt. seen or is ignored. Earlier this
transferred Morris to another build- son.” Having suffered from mental Upon my release from MSU, I Since Nov. 28, 2017, I have lost 30 Burton.” So I am on my way to week an inmate got jumped on by
ing. illness most of my life, my auto- was told by Lt. Brown to “go ahead pounds, my hair is falling out and I shift command walking with an- three other inmates right in front
Brie and I both have mental matic thought was, “No, I’ll show and kill yourself because you will have become extremely depressed. other officer when intercepted by of the camera. The inmate that got
health issues and we helped one an- you!” I turned and walked back to never be housed with Morris again. Brie and I need outside help and we Warden Parks. jumped on didn’t say anything; nei-
other in various ways. I have been my housing unit. In fact, you need to do your time on need it now! Warden Parks says, “Where’s she ther did anyone else. I feel that my
Back inside, I put my mat on my your own because any friend you
incarcerated for more than nine rack, got on my bed and cut my left make will be moved away from Amy and I need going?” The officer responded, “To rights have been denied.
years. Neither of us deal with many see Capt. Burton. She won’t go into Later the officer with the attitude
people. We kept to ourselves, en- arm up and attempted to cut my you.” outside help and the zone.” Warden Parks says, “She – I found out her name is Tiffany
couraged one another and were al- throat open (again). I had slit my So basically I’m being told that is going back to MSU. Write her a Angrum and she still has an at-
ways there to listen to one another. throat in 2016 and when I tried to I can have no inside support sys- we need it now! RVR (Rules Violation Report).” titude with me. I never had prob-
We both ended up in MSU be- do it this time, I ended up on the tem, which is ridiculous! Deputy I was in MSU on psych observa- lems with an officer before now.
cause of this move, I on suicide old scar and didn’t do the damage I Warden Parks has had a vendetta by Brie Morris tion from Nov. 28 through Dec. 4, Tiffany Angrum is the officer that
watch and Brie on psych observa- would have otherwise. against me since February 2016 As Amy said, I was moved on 2017. Before my release on Dec. 4, wrote my RVR. She wrote me a B3
tion. We were both released back I was sent back to MSU on sui- when Superintendent King moved Nov. 25, 2017, due to false allega- I was called to see Lt. Brown, who for disobeying a direct order. I was
into population the next day, Nov. cide watch. I did not realize at the me after I attempted suicide. She tions via letter by another inmate. asked me to explain why I couldn’t never given a direct order by her
28, 2017. Brie still refused to go time that Brie was back in MSU on made the comment then that I was No questions asked. Warden Parks be housed with these inmates. I ex- or anyone. My RVR is dated Nov.
in the zone where they wanted her. psych observation as well. From telling them where I would lay my moved me to another building, a plained to her why and she asked 28, 2017, but it was served Dec. 7,
She wanted to be heard, for the Nov. 28 through Dec. 4, 2017, I head. building that housed several in- the names of the inmates. I gave 2017.
truth to prevail. I was sent back to was denied a shower. I was given Brie and I are fighting this the mates who threatened and harassed them to her. This facility is so corrupt, the
my building, where things went no smock, the window in my cell only way we can. We write the me. Lt. Brown looked them up on wardens, the captains, the lieuten-
bad rather quickly. had been opened and I was seldom commissioner, the ACLU Prison I had a mental breakdown and the computer. Some have gone but ants, the sergeants and other staff
After nine years of incarceration, given toilet paper. Project and anyone else who will was put on psych observation. Five a few were still here. Lt. Brown abuse their authority. They often
I know all too well how this cor- I stopped eating and drinking for listen. months prior I wrote the letters at said to me that she could put me in tell us we have no rights, that we
rupt system and its officials work. five days and became very sick. I am all too aware that Deputy different times to Superintendent protective custody but I wouldn’t lost our rights when we got locked
I arrived back on my building still The only reason I started trying to Warden Parks, Lt. Brown, Capt. King asking for a red flag – a re- get my 30 for 30. I asked her why up. Amy and I need outside help
angry about the turn of events. I eat was because Brie sent word for Burton and others want me dead striction where I won’t be housed would I be punished by not getting and we need it now!
was told to go to shift command to me to please try. I developed sores and at my own hand. I’m fighting with certain inmates because of my 30 for 30 because of protec- Send our sisters some love and light:
get a mat and decided that while I on my legs that became severely for my life, for my sanity, for my threats and harassment. I included tive custody? I asked why can’t I Amy Buckley, 150005, CMCF 2A C-296,
was there I would ask to speak to infected and went untreated. I be- freedom. names of some of the inmates. get a red tag – “keep separate”? Lt. P.O. Box 88550, Pearl MS 39288 and
CID (Correctional Investigations gan to lose touch with reality. I was I am fighting for Brie and my On Nov. 28, 2017, I was released Brown says, “We no longer honor Bria Morris, 112836, CMCF, P.O. Box
Department). prepared to die. family, but I feel I am losing. red tags at this facility.” 88550, Pearl MS 39288.

Mario Woods Day ered on Mario’s birthday at Martin games and activities just for kids,
continued from page 1 Luther King Park in the Bayview including a jumpy house, face
within steps of the spot where Ma- painting, and, this year, even pony
the Black Community – Justice 4 rio was executed to remember him and horse rides from the Black
Mario Woods hosted the Third An- and others killed by police, as well Cowboys! The childrens’ faces
nual Mario Woods Remembrance as to celebrate Mario’s life. were a delight to see, and we can
Day. Because of the activism of the Every year, more and more com- think of no better tribute to Mario
group, the Board of Supervisors munity members come out for the aka Mar Man.
unanimously voted to name July event, which features hot food for Wealth and Disparities in
22 Mario Woods Remembrance the community, live entertainment, the Black Community –
Day in the City and County of San music, dancing, speakers, a Cer-
Francisco into perpetuity. emony for Lost Lives for families Justice 4 Mario Woods
Wealth and Dis-
parities in the Black
Community – Jus-
tice 4 Mario Woods
was founded by
community orga-
nizer Phelicia Jones,
owing to commu- Raised fists by the Wealth and Disparities in the Black Community - Justice 4 Mario Woods group led by Phelicia Jones
nity outcry immedi- signal their determination to win justice for Mario Woods and all victims of police violence.
ately following the cops; and 3) Order an independent police accountable. Day is our biggest event of the
caught-on-camera civil rights pattern and practices in- Indeed, it is for this reason – year, as it is our statement to the
execution of Mario vestigation. when jurisdictions cannot and/or community and to the world, and
Woods by police. While San Francisco District At- will not hold their police account- most especially to the City and
From the beginning, torney George Gascón recently an- able – that civil rights pattern and County of San Francisco, that Ma-
Dec. 22, 2015, when nounced he would not charge offi- practices investigations were cre- rio will NEVER be forgotten, and
Mario was executed cers in the killing of Mario Woods, ated. Such investigations can be we are so pleased and humbled by
by SFPD, Wealth we know that there is no statute launched either federally or at the the outpouring of love on this past
and Disparities in of limitations on charges for mur- state level. July 22. Our work to seek Justice
Oscar Grant’s Uncle Bobby, who brings healing to other loved ones of victims of killer cops all over the Black Commu- der, and we know there are other Join us at our meetings as we con- for Mario and for all victims of po-
the country, talks with Rick Perez, father of Pedie Perez, murdered by Richmond police. nity – Justice 4 Ma- avenues to charges for the killers tinue to pursue our demands for Jus- lice violence continues.
rio Woods has had of Mario. We continue to demand tice for Mario. We meet Thursdays To learn more, visit Wealth and Dis-
Each year since Mario was who have lost loved ones, and the three demands: 1) Fire Chief Suhr outside oversight and intervention at 5600A Third St., San Francisco, parities in the Black Community - Justice
senselessly murdered execution highlight of the event – our Kids’ or he resigns, which was achieved and the filing of charges, knowing, 6-8 p.m. And we can be reached at 4 Mario Woods on Facebook: https://
style by the San Francisco Police Zone. The children of Bayview in May of 2016 owing to commu- as we have from the start, that San mwjusticenow@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/Wealth-and-Dispar-
ities-in-the-Black-Community-Justice-
Department (SFPD), we have gath- Hunters Point enjoy numerous nity outrage; 2) Charge the killer Francisco’s system will not hold its Mario Woods Remembrance 4-Mario-Woods-1597022747260594/.

Savmore Mart The grand re-opening of Sav- eatsfvoucher.org) were on hand to Healthy Retail SF program to make go’s Market; and in the Oceanview organizations include South East
continued from page 2 Mor Mart was an opportunity for promote the free fruit and vegetable this change, and we are looking for- neighborhood, Ana’s Market. Food Access (SEFA), now known
residents to learn about the new voucher program, as Sav Mor will ward to increased business,” Sam Healthy Retail San Francisco as the Healthy Southeast Coalition
seph and Sam Joseph of Sav-Mor healthy options available right on now be accepting the vouchers. Joseph added. was created by legislation in 2013 in the Bayview, and the Tenderloin
Mart, have a great relationship with Third Street. At the open house- “We’ve been a part of this com- Sav-Mor Mart is the 10th retailer as a result of grassroots efforts to Healthy Corner Store Coalition
the community and actively sought style event, neighbors met the munity for over 20 years, and when to take part in the Healthy Retail SF provide healthier food options in (TLHCSC). For more information,
to improve their offerings to pro- owners, checked out the new store, we moved our store, we saw an op- program. Other Bayview stores in- the Bayview and the Tenderloin. visit www.healthyretailsf.org.
vide healthier choices for their cus- sampled healthy snacks and learned portunity to change our products clude Palou Market, Lee’s Market Healthy Retail SF is led by the Of- Denise Lamott can be reached at de-
tomers. We appreciate their contri- about healthy eating resources and provide more healthy options and FriendlyMarket. Tenderloin fice of Economic and Workforce nise@deniselamottpr.com.
butions to making the Bayview a available in the neighborhood and for our neighbors,” said Abdul- stores include Radman’s Produce Development (OEWD) in partner-
healthier community for all who throughout San Francisco. Com- lah Joseph. “We appreciated the Market, Fox Market, Mid City ship with the San Francisco Depart- Advertise & Subscribe
live here.” munity partners, like EatSF (www. help from the community and the Market, Daldas Grocery and Ami- ment of Public Health. Founding (415) 671-0789

Merchants in 2015, the group has sponsored let Lickers as the headliner. Café Envy’s Block Party. You can are leading the way to make sure info@merchantsofbutchertown.
continued from page 2 the Butchertown Jazz Festival on Other events supported by MOB find several MOB members sell- Third Street businesses are repre- org.
Lane Street. This year’s festival is have been and continue to be Public ing their products at the Bayview sented in the new Chase Center. Show BayView some love
petition drive to start that process. scheduled for Oct. 14 and features Glass Fire Pit Project, Urban Farm- Community Farmers Market Sat- For more information about the
Since the conception of MOB Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skil- girls Community Happy Hour and urdays from 9-1. MOB and EDoT Merchants of Butchertown, email (415) 671-0789

Redistricting again, she’s battling to be a sur- is able to pay her own bills. deteriorating and help is needed
continued from page 11 vivor. We are standing strong and That means raising over $5,000 right away. This is a prime example
fighting for the proper medical care a week if she stays there! Staying of the flaws in the U.S. healthcare
the only adult survivor of the mas- for our sister.” in the rehab facility costs $560 a industry. Thousands of people like
sacre, was unjustly charged and The hospital has informed the night, or $3,920 a week. Her ther- Ramona fall through the cracks
convicted of riot and conspiracy, MOVE Family that Ramona’s in- apy costs $200-$300 per session and are allowed to suffer due to in-
and served seven years in prison. surance through United Healthcare five days a week, which amounts to adequate coverage and care.
Ramona has been gravely ill for only pays for 30 days of treatment $1,000-$1,500 per week. Ramona For more information, go to www.
the past few months. She has been and will no longer cover her hos- also has accumulated a $6,720 past gofundme.com/helpsaveramonaafrica.
hospitalized due to complications pital and therapy bills. They said due hospital bill. She’s being told Contact Marilyn Kai Jewett at progres-
from post-traumatic stress disor- she will be released from both the she must pay this amount or her siveimagesmarketing@hotmail.com.
der that resulted in a serious stroke hospital and therapy unless she can bank account, where the Go Fund
which left her unable to walk. pay the bills herself. Pam Africa Me donations are being deposited,
During her diagnosis, it was dis- said the family is looking for other may be subject to search and sei- gh
covered that Ramona also has lym- insurance but were told it would zure. Contribute to the
phatic cancer. Always in a positive take three to six months for the “Ramona is receiving an out-
frame of mind, Ramona is upbeat, new insurance to activate. pouring of sympathy and support, Ramona’s despicable insurance company is throwing her out of the hospital in a Bay View
talking and focused on healing. UPDATE: The MOVE Family but we don’t know how long she’ll few days. Please help so she can survive, heal and regain her strength at home. Prisoners
“Ramona’s dis-ease is a direct has now been told that Medicaid be able to afford these kinds of
result of the on-going war waged is refusing the grant that the reha- bills, barring nothing unforeseen Live John Africa. ... Ona Move.” help. When Ramona comes home, Subscription Fund
on our Move Family by this gov- bilitation facility applied for that happens,” said Pam Africa. “In the “We can’t wait,” said Pam, ex- she will need a hospital bed, other
ernment,” said Pam Africa. “Two would enable Ramona to be able to meantime, we’ve decided to bring plaining why the Go Fund Me medical equipment, therapy and sfbayview.com/support
of our family members died in pris- stay there and receive therapy and her home and work from there as account was set up but will be nursing care. Your support and (415) 671-0789
on under suspicious circumstances nursing care. According to the fam- best we can. We will continue to used for her care at home instead prayers are greatly needed and ap- gh
termed ‘cancer.’ Now Ramona is ily, Medicaid said that because of stand strong and fight for the prop- of keeping Ramona in the facil- preciated.”
diagnosed with ‘cancer’ and once the Go Fund Me account, Ramona er medical care for our sister. Long ity. “Our sister needs immediate Meanwhile, Ramona’s health is

SEPTEMBER 2018 National Black Newspaper San Francisco BayView 17
They loathed Hugo, oppose PEACE got an “R” on its jacket, and with Persons Act (RLUIPA) rights. those affected by white racism, re-
Pelikkkan Bay State Prison offi-
alize that their roots are tied to an
said “R” comes a complex.
Recently us United Kings Against cials have failed or refused to eradi- Afrikan woman who lived 200,000
by Minister Umoja was the Egyptian civilization, a were African; they were as much Genocidal Environments (KAGE) cate the implicit racial bias imposed years ago and that Egypt (Kemet)
Malkuthnaki aka King Black civilization. (He) was able African as you and I.” – Malcolm refused to settle and dismiss our upon New Afrikans, or Blacks was a Black civilization, they may
William E. Brown Jr., United to take the Egyptian Civilization, X, Jan. 24, 1965 42 U.S.C. §1983 suit against de- – those of us who petitioned and have psychological problems.
KAGE Brothers & Sisters write books about it, put pictures in Revolutionary greetings, Gods fendants Robert Losacco, Lt. R. structured the PEACE programs CDC got an “R” because it’s an
International Union, New those books, make movies for tele- and Goddesses. It’s been a while Amis, and Correctional Officer J. with an ancient Egyptian yoga focal explicit fact that the problem is
Afrikan Environmental vision and the theater – so skillfully since you’ve heard from me. The Espinoza et al for the infringement point embraced from Dr. Ashby’s rooted in white racism and a false
Revolution that he has even convinced other system has been making things dif- of our First and 14th Amendment www.egyptianyoga.com/. consciousness among its clergy and
“Now the Black civilization that white people that the ancient Egyp- ficult on a brother, yet I’ve man- rights, as well as violations of our Consequently, there seems to be other Community Resource Man-
shook the white man up the most tians were white people … They aged to prevail. As you know, CDC Religious Land Use Institutional a fear that once people, especially See WILLIAM E. BROWN, page 18


Rashid returns roo hearing and conviction of the 8) Funding for state prisons spe-
continued from page 3 infraction, I was put in an unheated cifically to offer more rehabilita-
cell with a broken window as out- tion services.
informed by revolutionary ideas side temperatures dipped into the 9) Reinstatement of Pell grants
then prevalent in the broader social 20s, and guards kept exhaust fans in all U.S. states and territories.
movements of the time, which ex- on 24/7 sucking the freezing air 10) Recognition of the voting
posed and challenged the capital- into the cell.[8] rights and counting the votes of
ist system. At the forefront of that Yet another call went out, initiat- all confined citizens serving prison
movement was the original Black ed by NABPP’s Comrade Malik for sentences, pretrial detainees and
Panther Party and allied groups a renewed round of strikes across so-called “ex-felons.” Representa-
on the outside and comrades like the U.S. to begin on Juneteenth tion is demanded. All voices count.
George Jackson who formed the (June 19, 2018). As I and several Conclusion
BPP’s first prison chapter on the dozen prisoners at Florida’s Santa Slavery and oppressive “contain-
inside. Rosa prison, where I was then con- ment” of the marginalized and poor
To suppress that movement and fined, prepared a commissary boy- never ended in Amerika. The 13th
stamp out its revolutionary con- cott for this strike and undertook Amendment was passed as a com-
sciousness, the Establishment be- to build unity among the prison- promise to previous slave owners
gan constructing and operating sol- ers there in solitary – to counter whereby they could continue to
itary confinement prisons and units the culture of guard-manipulated exploit the labor of disempowered
(called Supermaxes and Control violence between them – I was people, but they were now free of
Units) at an unprecedented level. abruptly interstate transferred back the burden of paying for their up-
Beginning with the Marion Con- to my home state of Virginia and keep. This was done at taxpayers’
trol Unit which opened in 1972, promptly assigned to a permanent expense.
after the assassination of George solitary confinement status called This oppressive dynamic must
Jackson by guards, and the peace- Intensive Management. continue to be resisted as must the
ful 1971 uprising at Attica State “Schools of Liberation” The struggle continues inhumane and dehumanizing con-
Prison that officials suppressed ART: KEVIN “RASHID” JOHNSON, 158039, SANTA ROSA CI, 5850 MILTON RD., MILTON FL 32083 But the struggle doesn’t end ditions that attend imprisonment in
by murdering 29 prisoners and 10 and call on readers to join and sup- imprisoned members in 46 states. ing the entire four-day lockdown, there. A broad call has gone out Amerika. It was only by resistance
civilians, then tortured hundreds port the struggles to come. The IWOC has since played an Aug. 18-21. for a sustained prison strike from that the slaves of the old antebel-
more, sparking international out- And resist we have! important support role in subse- Despite this move Florida pris- Aug. 21-Sept. 9, 2018, for prison- lum slave system effectively coun-
rage and exposure of the inhumane When in 2008 a migrant Jesus quent strikes and building public oners made an end run around of- ers across the U.S. Participants are tered the lies and logic of the ruling
conditions in U.S. prisons. Manuel Galindo was left to die in support. Shortly after the IWOC’s ficials and still undertook a strike called on to participate in any, sev- powers of that system erected by
In a rare admission of the actual a solitary confinement cell from founding, the IWOC and the New codenamed Operation PUSH, be- eral, or all of the following man- them to justify their institutions of
political purpose of subsequent untreated epilepsy, hundreds of Afrikan Black Panther Party-Pris- ginning Feb. 12, 2018, on Martin ners: slavery; it was only by unifying in
high security units, Ralph Arons, detainees at Reeves County Deten- on Chapter united as allies in this Luther King Jr.’s birthday. PUSH Work strikes: Prisoners will that resistance and sabotage and ul-
a former warden at Marion, testi- tion Complex in Pesos, Texas, took work, and I as a co-founder of the involved prisoners across the state not report to assigned jobs. Each timately fighting for their freedom,
fied in federal court: “The purpose over the complex and put it to the NABPP and numerous other NAB- refusing to turn out for work and place of detention will determine with the support of outside allies
of the Marion Control Unit is to torch. Over $2 million in damage PP members joined IWOC.[5] boycotting the prison commissary. how long its strike will last. Some and comrades, that the slaves of
control revolutionary attitudes in was reported in an uprising that In 2014, all 1,200 detainees at They were protesting unpaid of these strikes may translate into the old South destroyed the system
prison and society at large.”[1] united detainees from Cuba, Nige- the Northwest Detention Center slave labor, price-gouging in the a local list of demands designed as it was.
Alongside this repression also ria, Venezuela and Mexico. in Tacoma, Washington, went on a system’s commissary and packag- to improve conditions and reduce But it was only reformed into the
came concessions to the Prison During December 2010, prison- 56-day hunger strike, which spread ing services, the gain-time scam harm within the prison. system of penal slavery that it is
Movement, including prison of- ers in six Georgia prisons went on to the Joe Corley Detention Center that replaced parole, compounded Sit-ins: In certain prisons, peo- now. So we still have much work
ficials granting prisoners more a mass strike, protesting unpaid in Conroe, Texas, all protesting op- by extreme overcrowding caused ple will engage in peaceful sit-in to do until slavery in Amerika is
privileges and the federal courts slave labor, solitary confinement pressive conditions at the facilities. by extreme sentencing, causing in- protests. abolished once and for all.
opening their doors to prisoner and other oppressive conditions. Outside protesters organized in humane conditions. Boycotts: All spending should Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win!
litigations challenging their living Latinos, Blacks, whites, prison support of the strikers. As Florida prison officials be halted. Those outside the walls All Power to the People!
conditions. But this did not last. tribes of all orientations, Muslims In April 2016, prisoners in seven scrambled to replace men who re- are asked to not make financial
As the U.S. prison system ex- etc. united in this protest. Follow- Texas prisons went on a work strike fused to work with more compli- judgments for those on the inside. Notes
panded eight-fold and solitary ing the week-long strike, two years at the call of leading comrades of ant ones and transferred and carted People on the inside will inform [1] Quoted in Stephen Whit-
confinement units contained pris- later at Jackson State Prison, where the NABPP’s Texas branch and off strike participants to solitary you if they are participating in this man, “The Marion Penitentiary – It
oner resistance, the concessions many of the 2010 strike leaders IWOC. The month before, a spon- confinement, they falsely reported boycott. Should be Opened Up Not Locked
were rolled back and the courts were transferred, a 44 day hunger taneous uprising took place in Ala- to the media that no strike and no Hunger strikes: People shall re- Down,” Southern Illinoisan, Aug.
soon made rulings like Turner v. strike was staged as guards violent- bama at Holman prison, where the retribution against participants oc- fuse to eat. 7, 1988, p. 25.
Safley,[2] and laws like the Prison ly retaliated. new warden, Carter Davenport, curred. An outright lie. The strike will raise the follow- [2] Turner v Safley, 482 U.S. 78
Litigation Reform Act[3] were en- In 2011 and 2013 three histori- known for his role in physical as- As one of Operation PUSH’s ing 10 general demands: (1987), basically established that
acted, which in effect reinstated the cal mass hunger strikes were un- saults on prisoners, ended up on main outside supporters informed 1) Immediate improvements if prisoner officials can invent a
courts’ old “hands off” doctrine to- dertaken by California prisoners the receiving end of violence. me in a letter during latter January to the conditions of prisons and rational sounding justification for
wards prisoner lawsuits. protesting indefinite solitary con- These initiatives in early 2016 2018: prison policies that recognize the violating a prisoner’s established
Oppression breeds finement and other abuses, where inspired a call to prisoners across “I am receiving mail daily from humanity of imprisoned men and constitutional rights the courts will
allow them to act illegally.
renewed resistance 6,000, 12,000 and 30,000 prisoners the U.S. to engage in a country- prisoners all over FL who are either women. [3] Congress enacted PLRA in
wide strike beginning on Sept. 9, participating in Push or being retal-
With these reversals, abuse con- respectively participated. Prisoners 2016, a date chosen to commemo- iated against for having literature 2) An immediate end to prison response to a significant increase
ditions intensified, especially with in other states also joined the strike rate the 1971 Attica uprising. or correspondence with outside or- slavery. All persons imprisoned in in prisoner litigation in the federal
the vastly expanded use of solitary – in Virginia, Oregon, Washington Sept. 9th proved historical as ganizations that support the strike, any place of detention under Unit- courts; the PLRA was designed to
confinement, a condition which the state and more. over 30,000 prisoners in up to 46 such as IWOC and FTP. Some have ed States jurisdiction must be paid decrease the incidence of litigation
U.S. Supreme Court found to be This strike united and was led by facilities in 24 states took up vari- been outright threatened with pun- the prevailing wage in their state or within the court system. https://
cruel and unusual and constituted Blacks, Latinos, and whites, and all ous forms of protest from refusing ishments if they continue to talk to territory for their labor. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prison_Liti-
torture back in the late 1800s,[4] the major California prison tribes. to work, to hunger strikes, to prison us … There was only 6 weeks of 3) Rescission of the Prison Liti- gation_Reform_Act
and the attendant enlargement of That led to a call by the prisoners to takeovers, to disrupting operations. planning and it was covered by 50 gation Reform Act, allowing im- [4] See, In re Medley, 134 U.S.
prison labor pools to be exploited end all racial and group hostilities, Outside protests took place in vari- news outlets including Newsweek, prisoned humans a proper channel 160 (1890).
as free workers. Under these condi- which Cali prison officials have re- ous cities across the U.S. in support The Nation, Teen Vogue! I think to address grievances and viola- [5] Kevin “Rashid” Johnson,
tions of heightened abuse and ex- peatedly tried to sabotage. of the prisoners. we’re off to a good start and the tions of their rights. “Black Cats Bond: The Indus-
ploitation, a new Prison Movement This strike and unprecedented In response to the rising voices DOC is lying that no one is partici- 4) Rescission of the Truth in trial Workers of the World and the
has emerged and is only growing. unity alongside legal challenges of prisoners resisting slave labor pating.” Sentencing Act and the Sentencing New Afrikan Black Panther Party-
At each stage of this new move- by some strike leaders and partici- and abusive treatment, on Aug. 19, Not only this but I can bear Reform Act so that imprisoned hu- Prison Chapter.” http://rashidmod.
ment, record numbers of prisoners pants forced the Cali prison system 2017, a March on Washington was witness to Florida officials’ lying mans have a possibility of rehabili- com/?p=1251
have joined and forged unity across to reform its long term solitary undertaken in support of prison- about there being no strike nor re- tation and parole. No human shall [6] See, Article 4 of the Univer-
racial and tribal lines by which the confinement policies and release ers and against the 13th Amend- prisals, because I also participated. be sentenced to Death by Incarcer- sal Declaration of Human Rights,
system has traditionally been able some 2,000 prisoners to general ment which, enacted at the end of On the eve of the strike the war- ation or serve any sentence without which states: “No one shall be held
to keep prisoners divided and con- population in 2015. the Civil War in 1865, legalized den at Florida State Prison (FSP) the possibility of parole. in slavery or servitude; slavery and
trolled. Even more monumental is Inspired by the 2010 Georgia enslavement of the criminally con- had me and nearly a dozen others 5) An immediate end to the racial the slave trade shall be prohibited
that unity in these struggles has prison strike, in 2013, prisoner victed, in violation of international with whom I was known to social- overcharging, over-sentencing and in all their forms.”
been achieved not just within in- leaders of the Free Alabama Move- law written and ratified by the U.S. ize split up, which we’d anticipat- parole denials of Black and Brown [7] Kevin “Rashid” Johnson,
dividual prisons, but across entire ment (FAM) called for a strike in after World War II, which forbids ed. This did nothing to prevent our humans. Black humans shall no “Florida Prisoners Are Laying It
prison systems and now across the protest of Alabama’s “running a all forms of slavery and involun- planned boycott of the commissary longer be denied parole because Down.” (2018) http://rashidmod.
country, with public support span- slave empire” and “incarcerating tary servitude.[6] for several weeks. In fact, it al- the victim of the crime was white, com/?p=2498
ning the country and reaching in- people for free labor.” In January Shaken by the protests of Sep- lowed us to spread the word. which is a particular problem in [8] “How to Organize A Prison
ternational levels. 2014, prisoners at four Alabama tember 2016, in an unprecedented Then, on Jan. 10, the warden had Southern states. Strike,” Pacific Standard (May 7,
This has and can only inspire prisons took up the strike. As a re- move, states like Florida locked me charged with a disciplinary re- 6) An immediate end to racist 2018) https://psmag.com/social-
greater levels of resistance and sult of FAM’s organizing efforts down their entire prison system port for inciting Florida prisoners gang enhancement laws targeting justice/how-to-organize-a-prison-
help us refine our forms of resis- and collaborating with the Indus- hoping to head off any possible to riot, in retaliation for me writing Black and Brown humans. strike
tance and methods of organizing trial Workers of the World (IWW), uprisings attending the Aug. 19, an article explaining the strike’s 7) No denial of access to reha- © 2018 Rashid. Send our brother
and communication. a committee within the IWW was 2017, Washington march. Florida purpose and the prisoners’ need of bilitation programs for any im- some love and light: Kevin “Rashid”
To these ends I’d like to sum- formed called the Incarcerated went even further to serve its pris- public support that was published prisoned human at their place of Johnson, 1007485, Sussex I State Pris-
marize the major events in today’s Workers Organizing Committee oners special gourmet meals dur- online.[7] After a prompt kanga- detention because of their label as on, 24414 Musselwhite Dr., Waverly VA
growing waves of prison resistance (IWOC), which now has over 800 a violent offender. 23891.

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Support the grassroots Bay View newspaper stop the selfish coward- ers been left for dead
ice to act like nothing
rotting behind bars
going on while we all for speaking power-
by Dr. Voodoo Medicine Man the Bay View newspaper or have a Amendment, slavery was never witnessing the Black ful words of truth, but
Sasa subscription themselves. abolished, and the Bay View news- holocaust at hand. Hollywood bought off
Uhuru sasa, comrades. As we Do you know that when the paper shed a much needed light Many negroes feel these negroes and they
know who read the Bay View original “Black Panther” movie in into the dark corner of human that Black folks going played their part to
newspaper, Bay View is one of the 1995 was made by Mario and his bondage that’s now warehousing to kiss their ass any- look Black, act Black,
baddest grassroots newspapers on (dada) father Melvin Van Peebles, the future Afrikan seed. You will way, so why speak up but when the real free-
the planet. Now just think for one it took years to make because no- be surprised how many negroes and jeopardize any- dom fighters needed
fleeting moment that the Bay View body wanted to fund or expose are more thrilled to be able to be thing they got going their help, most be-
news did not exist or was taken what the Black Panther Party was on Dancing with the Stars than on, and O.J. Simpson came silent.
away. I feel yo’ soul; it’s not a pret- really about: self defense against stopping pig terrorism or speaking is a prime example. If Nowadays it’s all
ty picture. pig terrorism that continues to against mass incarceration. a majority of those who about Dancing with
Since this new movie “Black crush and kill Black life with im- To see every other day or week have a voice strengthen the Stars. The boogey-
Panther” grossed over a billion punity to this day. some Black woman crying on TV their own colleagues man could hang a nig-
dollars still counting, where is all It’s always funds to make Black about justice because her son or that speak up, then they ger on Good Morning
this money going to? And since the slave movies on how Black folks kinfolks was lynched or shot down strengthen themselves Amerikkka – on cam-
grassroots communities strongly was abused, hung, raped and killed, like a dog 50 times under pig ter- to speak up on issues era! Where is our de-
supported this movie, will they but self defense or how we could rorism is too much to bear for me they hold dear. fense? How could we
support us and the Bay View news- actually defend ourselves against personally. It’s a damn shame, we Mumia Abu Jamal stop the Black holo-
paper financially and speak against the boogeyman’s oppressive white as a people is as defenseless today was and still is our pre- caust and our continu-
pig terrorism and these draconian terroristic criminal system? For- to stop lynching and our demise as cious voice, a voice ous demise? We must
laws that’s now committing an act get it, they don’t even want us to it was on the plantation two hun- the boogeyman tried to demand that whoever
of genocidal annihilation of the even have an idea or make a movie dred years ago. silence, but didn’t suc- we support, they must
poor? about self defense. If majority athletes, entertainers, ceed. Fellow Philadel- support us and try to
Of course, we must do our share Beware of smiling faces. Beware rappers who have a voice could phian Bill Cosby could stop the Black holo-
to support this great grassroots Bay of Holly-weird and the esoteric have supported and stood up with have strongly supported caust … by any means
View news, but we must start de- message of slave movies, because ex-quarterback Colin Kaepernick, our comrade Mumia, necessary! Uhuru Sasa
manding of those we support that it’s not only the past history of our dear comrade wouldn’t have who is also from Philly, = Black Power Now.
they must support us by any means chattel slavery; I get the message been easily ostracized by him- but did he? Now the Kenny “Zulu” Whitmore, who’s supported the Bay View for decades, Send our brother some
calls on everyone who can to donate $10 to the Bay View. Zulu is
necessary. Beware of smiling faces that slavery is the future, and that’s self for making such a bold stand boogey man got his ass speaking and displaying his copy of the Bay View from the notori- love and light: John
or Hollywood, because it’s many why so many prison slave camps against pig terrorism. We must in the hot seat. ous Angola, at 18,000 acres the largest prison in the U.S., a literal Keller, H-52472, SVSP
who claim to be Black and con- and plantations are being built. strengthen those who have the Many of our grass- slave plantation before the Civil War. And “the farm” is still worked C6-101, P.O. Box 1050,
scious who’ve never even read Yes, true: Under the 13th heart and courage to speak up and roots freedom fight- by enslaved people. Soledad CA 93960.

William E. Brown by guards, who are widely believed mustn’t be breached by negligence. credits. fighting for peace and to abolish
continued from page 17 to have arranged his death, on Aug. They must comply with Prop. 57 to For information on how to help slavery in Amerikkka, via the 13th
12, 2015. – ed.] enforce a feasible program with the us start a PEACE workshop to Amendment ratified Jan. 31, 1865,
agers that won’t allow them to see Ever since the assassination of primary intent to rehabilitate state groom and train dogs at CSP-SAC while honoring those Harlem Hell-
Egypt universally rooted to an an- Hugo, who was a principle spon- prisoners. Further, it’s the CDCr’s and other facilities too, contact my- fighters.
cient Black civilization, the ancient sor of the Agreement to End Hos- duty to help establish an adequate self for full non-profit proposals All power to the people – those
leader in art, literature, science and tilities, CSP-SAC officials – acting program that would offer dog train- and mission statements. who don’t fear true freedom!
government while Europe – the pin- under the color of law – violated ing skills and promote and maintain “And Moses was learned in all Min. Umoja Malkuthnaki aka
nacle of Western thought – eagerly the 13th Amendment, Prop. 57, peace by working with an adequate the wisdom of the Egyptians, and Pye Face
sent its elite students to Kemet to Ashker v. Governor and Universal universal curriculum. was mighty in words and deeds.” – Send our brother some love and light:
learn the lessons of civilization. Health Care Services v. U.S., 579 At First Level Review, our pro- Acts, 7:22 William E. Brown, Jr., T-58106, CSP-
Kemet mastered this enterprise via U.S._2016, when they refused to gram, Puppies Embarking Anti- As we organize to end the unnec- LAC B4-211, P.O. Box 4490, Lancaster,
self-realization long before the rise recognize how commonly “hostili- hostilities Community Exchange essary conflicts and violence within CA 93539. Read the “Declaration of
of Europe. ties” break out on these yards. (PEACE) was partially granted the U.$. prison environment, let us United K.A.G.E. Brothers,” posted Jan.
Transferred to avoid an end to a Those hostilities have been in- on the grounds that Recreational never grow lax as a united front 21, 2016, at poormagazine.org.
hostile environment and an attempt stigated by fascist inmates – agents Therapist Ms. Kane and Sammons
to prevent litigation provocateur – working in collusion agree to sponsor and facilitate it.
“The only things the Confeder- with corrupt Green Wall provo- However, Sgt. Baker and Correc-
ate cares about is his money and the William E. Brown Jr. cateurs [CDCr guards call them- tional Officer R. Kendall, in concert
weapons to protect it. If they give jailhouse litigants who share the selves the Green Wall Gang], espe- with Sgt. B. Strohmaie, Lt. R. Heise
that up, there’s an ancient phobia petitioner’s non-debriefing ideol- cially those with an SNY (Special Jr. and others tried to sabotage our
rooted that the Blacks and Hispan- ogy, and to gain declarations via Needs Yard) or debriefing ideology plan of action.
ics will decolonize the 1 percenters; investigative employees. See: Title contrary to the focal points of the Prime example: I was placed in
that’s the mental politics of 26 dead 15 CCR §3315, 3338(h), Wolff v. Agreement to End All Hostilities. CSP-SAC’s Short Term Restrict-
worshippers.” – “White Power & McDonell (1974). (P.C. §1901, P.C. [During the decades of indefinite ed Housing (STRH) cell 143 and
Black Gun Powder” by Pye Face, §134). SHU – or solitary confinement – charged with attempted murder,
on how Nazis Run Amerikkka It’s also essential to note that terms, those prisoners had only i.e., battery upon an inmate with a
After Pelican Bay State Prison KAGE had already been approved three ways out: parole, snitch or die weapon. These charges were dis-
closed down its Ad Seg – due to as a religious activity group to as- – snitching another word for the of- missed in the interest of justice by
Coleman v. Brown litigation – sev- semble and promote “peace as the ficial term, debriefing. – ed.] Associate Warden and Chief Disci-
eral prisoners were transferred to new cool” under our pledge: “I Officials refuse to take constitu- plinary Officer Meier. Even though
both CSP-LAC (Los Angeles) and Contribute to Peace.” Even so, I tional corrective action even though I was found not guilty, CSP-SAC
CSP-SAC (Sacramento). In Febru- was transferred to CSP-SAC, and the Government Public Safety Pro- officials felt it was best to transfer
ary of 2017, all false criminal charg- upon arrival I noticed CSP-SAC grams Funds of $431 million give me via special transfer, because, ac-
es against myself were dismissed doesn’t have a universal curricu- CDCr and CSP-SAC the legal and cording to them, “I have some sort
in the interest of justice. However, lum to promote and maintain con- fiduciary duty not to discriminate of leadership role” which could fur-
PBSP was well aware that two due sistency via The Agreement to End on the basis of race, religion and ther threaten the safety and security
process claims were pending prior All Hostilities on A, B and C yards. national origin. See: Title 15 CCR of CSP-SAC. Retaliation 101.
to my court order for a §1370 In So, on May 24, 2017, we sub- §3234(b)(3), and Shaw v. U.S., 580 Now is the time for parallel proj-
re Faretta motion to stand trial and mitted our KAGE “23 Demands” U.S._2016. ects attached to the Agreement to
represent myself as a competent pro in honor of political prisoner Hugo CSP-SAC officials received and End Hostilities, which would ex-
per litigant. L.A. Pinell. [Hugo, a Black Panther continue to receive federal finan- pand based on curriculum and al-
The fabricated RVR 115 (Rules and member of the San Quentin 6, cial assistance, constituting federal low this same capacity to develop
Violation Report) hadn’t been ad- who was locked up for 51 years, bank property from a bona fide opportunities for prisoners involved
judicated according to CDCr’s 46 of them in solitary confinement, federal financial institution. See: to gain a vocational work trade and/
disciplinary process, and therefore most of those in the Pelican Bay Loughrin v. U.S., 572 U.S. (2014). or become certified mediators of
it would’ve been egregious not to SHU, was loved as a symbol of Therefore, CDCr and CSP-SAC our workshops and thus obtain true
give access to witnesses and other solidarity by prisoners but loathed officials have an obligation that freedom from multiple milestone “Doobie’s Palace” ART: WILLIAM E. BROWN JR.

Shaka Zulu delineates for 21st century revolu- “1968” shows us clearly that Party is loved and held up today wonder why they are the only other than who you are, but what

continued from page 3 tionaries the international compo- focusing exclusively on sectarian because their politics of Marx- ones at these events every time it will do is give you a start on
sition of revolutionary activity in issues and being dogmatic is the ism-Leninism-Maoism worked. one is called. It’s incorrect poli- how to internationalize our move-
our revolutionary movement is every country on the planet. poison that will slowly kill our Groups today, in the 21st century, tics, folks. ment and politics.
struggling with every day. It shows why this struggle, to be ability to be effective. So, when plaster Comrades George Jack- So, have the courage to read All Power! Panther Love!
Movement people must start successful, must be international we build base areas of political son, Huey P. Newton, Fred Hamp- Comrade Katsiaficas’s “1968” Chairman Shaka Zulu
reading the great works from the in scope and range. Capitalism- power in our oppressed commu- ton, Angela Davis and Assata book. You will discover how to New Afrikan Black Panther
past that give us the first steps of imperialism is a worldwide sys- nity, we must build and develop Shakur on their phones, Facebook develop the living soul of activ- Party
understanding how we can set this tem. Our political and economic coalitions and alliances similar to pages and Instagram accounts, ism. “1968” is a seminal study in Contact Chairman Shaka Zulu via
oppressive and neo-liberal world system called the World Proletar- what the original Black Panther but they do not practice anything revolutionary activity. Period. the Bay View, 4917 Third St., San
on fire. One of the good things ian Socialist Revolution must be Party did 50 years ago. these comrades died or went into It will not make you get off the Francisco CA 94124, or editor@sf-
about the book “1968” is how it international in scope and range. The original Black Panther prison and exile for. And they couch. It will not force you to be bayview.com.

Repression you really love Offset (and I know and ignored! I’m sorry, folks. This The pigs had another chain to influence anybody down here, bers): Since 1905, the Wobblies
continued from page 3 you do), you better wake him up ain’t just TDCJ in on this. I smelled which connected both my feet and we’ll be all right – but I want you have waged a protracted struggle
quick, because the hip-hop pigs are the feds right from Jump Street! hand restraints together! Yes com- to know that even if you engage in to win labor rights not just for the
also made me and many others focusing in on your man! While I’m going through my or- rades – this is Amerikkka! organizing a peaceful protest, our workers, but for the organizers
”persons of interest.” In regards to influential leaders deal, simultaneously in Virginia, a I was brought into an office full response will be with violence.” who educate and rally the workers!
This information was revealed being targeted by the feds, we have pig at Red Onion ransacks Com- of high-ranking McConnell Unit And with those comments, the Now I’m down here in this tor-
to me by a TDCJ employee who seen the pigs pull this stunt before! rade Rashid’s property, then plants prison officials. The speaker for “company man” tipped his hand. ture kamp in South Texas – these
eavesdropped on a meeting held In fact, in 2016, during the run-up a home-made cuff key and writes a the assembled group of pigs was I now knew exactly what this was people had no legal grounds to do
at the W.G. McConnell Unit about to the historic national prison work fabricated disciplinary report! the senior warden, Mr. Philip Si- all about: the upcoming national this to me!
me and my presence on the unit. strike, the Ohio DOC and FBI tar- Then in Texas, on June 27, 2018, fuentes. The HPIC (Head Pig In prison work strike set to start Aug. I need legal representation!
I’ve been asked to conceal their geted my Muslim brother and com- at McConnell Unit, Security Threat Charge)! Sifuentes explained how 21, 2018. Don’t ignore me now – now that
identity. I will respect that request. rade in struggle, Imam Siddique Group Sgt. Joe Miereles writes me he had received a “special email” I’m now speaking to all free- shit done got real! I’ve been forced
The tactics the oppressor is us- Abdullah Hasan. a major case for writing the words from his boss, TDCJ Region IV world activists, Black Panthers, into one of the most punitive and
ing are not ”fair,” nor are they fol- An article written online about “on August 21st we rise.” I get im- Director Miguel Martinez. Sifuen- freedom fighters, anarchists, so- inhumane environments I’ve ever
lowing any set rules or policies. the incident said: “Imam Hasan mediately placed on a Level 3 pu- tes said he was instructed to house cialists, communists, anti-fascists set foot in, and all this was orches-
The standing order is clear: “Do was falsely accused of inciting ter- nitive torture wing. Imagine that! me in Ad-Seg and to watch me and prison abolitionists: trated by the U.S. federal govern-
whatever is necessary to isolate, rorism prior to the Sept. 9 national Introducing ’The Company closely. TDCJ, Alabama DOC, Florida ment.
disrupt, silence or even harm these prison work strikes. At the time, Man’ When I asked him why was this DOC, South and North Carolina Kinetik Justice already made the
abolitionists!” Imam Hasan believed the false Now let’s backtrack a bit so I can was being done, Sifuentes said that DOCs, Ohio DOC, Virginia DOC, call for a National Response Team
Our steadfast soldier in struggle report was written as a pretext to he did not know, but then launched Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, in order to help those who fall vic-
Comrade “Rashid” Johnson gets restrict his phone and email privi- expose all the important details. into a diatribe, describing himself California, New York and all points tim to fascist retaliation tactics!
After being subjected to blatant
placed on an empty 22-man Be- leges for 30 days so he could not acts of prejudice, bigotry and dis- as a “company man” who felt it in between – these pigs who oper- Can y’all hear me now?
havior Modification and Sensory communicate to media and sup- crimination at the hands of Capt. was his job to discipline me be- ate these slave kamps and gulags Dare to struggle, dare to win, all
Deprivation Wing at Red Onion porters about the strike.” He was Norma Smith and Senior Warden cause I lacked an authority figure in Amerika and the U.K. don’t ever power to the people!
in June 2018 and no one can sees right on point! Jeffrey Richardson at Ramsey I in my life. want to see prisoners organizing Keith “Malik” Washington is co-
anything horribly wrong with that? Now, let’s analyze some things Unit, I was maliciously transferred Of course, he never met my fa- themselves into a union of work- founder and chief spokesperson for the
Now my friend and comrade is which have happened prior to to the McConnell Ad-Seg Unit lo- ther, Harry Berkeley Washington, ers! Workers have rights! End Prison Slavery in Texas Movement,
being housed on Virginia’s Death Aug.21, 2018. cated in Beeville, Texas. I arrived a strong Black man! Allow me to Our union reps can demand a proud member of the Incarcerated
Row at Sussex? It’s time Alicia In Texas, on June 21, 2018, I ar- at McConnell around 11:30 a.m. on share some words from the so- our rights be respected or we will Workers Organizing Committee, an ac-
tivist in the Fight Toxic Prisons cam-
Garza and Patrisse Khan-Cullors rived at Ramsey I Unit in Rosha- June 25, 2018. called “company man.” Senior strike! That’s why I say join the paign and deputy chairman of the New
lend some aid to this movement! ron, Texas, to participate in the Ad- I was shackled with leg irons and Warden Philip Sifuentes said: “Mr. IWOC and IWW today! Feel me? Afrikan Black Panther Party Prison
Now! Seg Transition Program. The very handcuffs with a “special” black Washington, I am a ‘company A slave can never be a worker Chapter. Read Malik’s work at Com-
The rap trio “the Migos” have a next day at 4:30 a.m., I’m shack- man,’ and I’m going to do exact- until she or he sheds the “slave radeMalik.com. Send our brother some
lyric which says, “They don’t think led, handcuffed and spirited away box which was placed on my hand- ly what the people who sign my mentality.” love and light: Keith “Malik” Washing-
cuffs in such a way as to restrict
I see the plot” – but I do see it! Live to an Ad-Seg unit where I have an my movement. (It hurts!) checks tell me to do! Now, as long I do have a specific message for ton, 1487958, McConnell Unit, 3001
and in living color. And Cardi B, if epileptic seizure, left in my cell as you keep quiet and do not try all fellow workers (IWW mem- South Emily Drive, Beeville, TX 78102.

SEPTEMBER 2018 National Black Newspaper San Francisco BayView 19
What do White people really see


when they look at Black people?



From coffee shop racism On May 29, 2018, 61 years af- ligence helped explain why some
to racism at UC Berkeley ter Baldwin’s letter to his brother, Whites are biased against Blacks.
Starbucks coffee shops closed
Much of the support for the new
Or, Teaching while across America. From Baldwin’s research is called variously “Our-
Black and fighting racial point of view, the White manager Race Bias” (ORB) or “Other-Race
blindness in Digital had not really seen them as “cus- Effect” (ORE), which document
tomers,” but as troublemakers or the “human’s inability to recognize
Humanities even dangerous people. Today one and distinguish faces other than
Or, Facing up to racial of the fast-growing technologies their own race.”
is face recognition, an application
The inability to recognize faces
profiling in algorithms: being used in everything from law is called prosopagnosia and was
Neuroscience, AI and enforcement to smartphone secu- recognized by Oliver Sacks in “The
racism rity. Man who Mistook his Wife for A
According to Mikel Kosinski, a Hat,” about a man who couldn’t This photo graces the top of the UC Berkeley Facebook page. It seems to imply that UC stands alone as a place of clarity,
by Cecil Brown Stanford professor, “AI [artificial recognize his own wife. According perhaps even enlightenment, while, looking west, San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area are shrouded in fog.
PHOTO: ELENA ZHUKOVA
UC Berkeley’s New Media intelligence] can accurately guess to an article in the Scientific Amer- When the police arrived at the He said, almost automatically, Kalob always came to my class
might be new, but the racism is old. whether people are gay or straight ican, some people suffer from face Starbucks coffee shop, Melissa De- almost proudly, “I never seen my with two other students: Seamus,
In 1957, James Baldwin wrote based on photos of their faces.” blindness for other races. pino pulled out her cellphone, up- father. I saw a picture of him once. who is White and is from Wash-
a letter to his younger brother, Ar- Furthermore, he claims “that using The problem with the face-rec- loaded the video of the incident to He was in a prison uniform.” ington, D.C., and Juan, who is
thur, who, about to join the army, photos, AI will be able to identify ognition software and algorithms the internet and millions of people I was embarrassed that I had Mexican from Phoenix, Arizona.
wanted some advice from his older political views, IQs, predisposition is that it only recognizes White and saw it. asked it in front of the class. But As I discovered later, they were
brother about how to deal with to criminal behavior, personality Asian faces. When researcher from But what would have happened I made a note to myself never to fraternity brothers. I marveled at
racist army officers. “They don’t traits and many other private, per- the MIT Media Lab Joy Buolam- if no one had videoed it on their ask students about their parents in them, coming from different back-
see you,” Baldwin wrote to him. sonal details that could carry huge wini tried to use it, because she has smart phone? It may have been public. grounds yet finding friendship in
“When they look at you, they see social consequences.” dark skin, the application didn’t talked about by a few people as a I wondered about Kalob. A few common goals. I liked seeing them
a monster, of their own creation.” My point here is that the White even recognize her face. one time incident but would have weeks ago, I sent him an email. together. They were going to be the
It’s a trap, he told his brother in person in the Starbucks event had On the Noah Trevor TV show, been soon forgotten. How was he doing at Cal? Had he future, I often thought. I asked him
a letter that was never publish and not seen the two men walking into Ms. Buolamwini explained that in Yet “Our-Race Bias” (ORB) been able to keep his grades up? A about Seamus and Juan.
was never meant to be (unlike his the shop. New research suggests order to get the machine to learn happens thousands of times a day few days later I get his response: He wrote back:
famous “Letter to my Nephew.”) that White people are more apt to to recognize her face, she had to in America, but it is not podcast or “Good afternoon Prof Brown, “My fraternity brother Seamus
It was brother to his brother about see people of their own race more don a white mask. The computer uploaded to digital media. “I apologize for the late re- did not grow up in poverty – both of
how to survive in a brutal racist precisely than people of the other program immediately reacted to The Starbucks coffee house sponse. But I’m doing well. I no his parents are successful lawyers
society. “It’s a trap,” he warned. races. the fake white mask, but not to the racism incident is the tip of the longer go to UC Berkeley. I with- – in addition he had some scholar-
“Don’t fall into it. Don’t believe We see this pattern at the Yale actual human face, but because it iceberg in universities across the drew the start of the fall semester ships; so he was not struggling fi-
what they believe about you. If you University incident in which Sarah was Black. country. But as one passes through for my junior year. I’m currently nancially like me. Also, my other
do, you are lost.” Braasch, a White student, saw a Ms. Buolamwini explained that the classrooms in at UC Berkeley’s working right now as an armed se- fraternity brother Juan who was in
Baldwin would go on to write Black graduate student napping the White researchers had only New Media and Media Studies, he curity supervisor. And this July I’m your class is still at UC Berkeley.
many novels and plays, where the in a common room in the dormi- used White and Asian models to rarely sees any African American moving back to Sacramento from Now I know that Juan grew up in
seed of this idea of the Whites’ tory, called the police because she input data into the machine. In the students in the classrooms, to say Long Beach to attend the Correc- poverty as well, I believe, but I’m
violent distortion of reality yields thought the student did “not belong article, “Rise of the Racist Robot: nothing of Black faculty. tional Officer Academy. How long not sure if he had a full-ride to UC
great works. Yet it had its begin- to the university.” The graduate How AI is learning all our worst I taught a digital-linked course are you going to be teaching at Berkeley or not.”
ning in this letter. It raises the es- student, Lolade Siyonbola told the impulses,” Stephen Buranyi re- in the History Department at UC Stanford? So I was saddened again when
sential question, What do Whites police, “I deserve to be here. I am a ported in The Guardian that “a Berkeley in 2016. I was keen to in- “Sincerely, he wrote back that if I had been
see when they look at Black peo- student at Yale and pay tuition like computer program used by a U.S. troduce my students to digital tech- “Kalob J. Houston” there at UC, it would have made a
ple? everybody else.” court for risk assessment was bi- nology, mainly because I wanted That saddened me. I remember difference to his graduation.
When Whites see Blacks, do In Oakland, California, a White ased against Black prisoners.” them to relate to the oral tradi- that he had a father in prison, and “Professor Brown:
they actually see them? Or do woman, now dubbed “Barbecue The computer algorithm wrong- tions. We should no longer limit now he was going to be a prison “Seeing your face every week at
they really see monsters? By this, Becky,” called the police because ly flagged the African American our understanding of Black history guard. What had going to Berkeley Berkeley made me feel very good.
Baldwin meant the White man she saw a Black family barbecuing. prisoners at almost twice the rate of through only written accounts. really done for him? What about It made me feel like I was getting
does not see Blacks as belonging She saw them as “trespassing.” Whites – 45 percent compared to Digital technology is a gift to a the digital technology I taught a taste of home and the HBCU ex-
to the same category that includes A few days later, 15,000 Blacks 25 percent. “The message seemed people who had to survive for 400 him? What happened to his ambi- perience at a predominantly Asian
his own White race. They see their showed up and partied in the same clear: The justice system, reviled years – and still do – without the tions? and White institution. If you had
own projection of the Black per- spot as the original incident. for its racial bias, had turned to tools of writing. Digital Humani- I emailed him again: He replied still been my teacher at UC Berke-
son. The monster they see is cre- At the golf course, the White technology for help, because the ties presents the opportunity to see that he left Berkeley, not for his ley, it probably would’ve encour-
ated out of their own fears. The men called the police because the algorithms had a racial bias too.” history through sound, video, pri- grades, but for financial reasons: aged me to finish out my fall se-
African within, so to speak. Black women golfers were “too If there are only White faces and mary sources, augmented reality “I decided to leave UC Berkeley mester or even my spring semester
In his novel, “Invisible Man” slow.” Asians faces going into the data and virtual reality. for financial reasons. During my as well, but I don’t think I would’ve
(1951), Ralph Ellison makes this It would appear that Whites call bank, only White faces and Asian I used a technique called Omeka, junior year I owed a couple thou- come back for my senior year.”
point, too, on an epic level. His the police on Black people when faces are coming out: “Racism in, which allows students to collect sand dollars to UC Berkeley in It always hurts a teacher, espe-
eponymous hero (i.e., nameless) they see that Blacks are not “in racism out.” Buranyi noted that data and make interactive maps. the middle of the fall semester and cially Black one, to feel that he
is invisible to Whites – but not to their places.” When a Yale White “when the data we feed the ma- Since we were dealing with Ameri- they were freezing all of my grades could make a difference in a stu-
Blacks. Based on an oral story of student saw another student asleep chines reflect the history of our can slavery, my students made and not allowing me to add classes. dent’s life – but could not. What
a folk hero (“Sweets”), who can in the study area, she assumed she own unequal society, we are, in maps, collected recordings of And during the summer before my could the university do for Black
make himself disappear at will, El- was not a student because she was effect asking the program to learn slaves, scanned diaries and make junior year I owed a thousand dol- students? Hire more Black pro-
lison’s hero shows that Blacks have Black. She called the police. Blacks our own biases.” animations. We read the text of the lars to UC Berkeley, and I had to fessors. What could Digital Hu-
always suspected that Whites do are not usually at Yale University In an article, “Robots are racist slave rebellions in “The Reaper of work all summer to pay them back. manities do to help get more Black
really not see them. Blacks suspect – where affirmative action is dead and sexist,” Laurie Penny writes, Death,” but the fun was in making “I just decided going to college students like Kalob interested in
that the key to White supremacy is – so when Whites see Blacks sleep- “Recent reports have shown that interactive maps. wasn’t the best move for me at that digital culture?
based on the Whites’ technique of ing “in the wrong place,” they feel machine-learning systems are One of my students, Kalob J. point, because I grew up in poverty This spring I went to make an
blocking out the face of the Other entitled to call the police. picking up racist and sexist ideas Houston, a Black sophomore from and I only went to college in order appointment to see the chair of
and replacing it with a self-created Blacks are not usually playing embedded in systems that they are Compton, California, was very to gain opportunities that would Digital Humanities at UC . The
monster. golf, so in Pennsylvania the White fed by human engineers.” good at using digital technology. lead me to make the type of money chair was not in, and I was told she
The Starbucks incident, in which golfers called the police when “Machine can be as bigoted as His presentation was a lively per- that could lift me up out of poverty. usually comes in the mornings.
a White manager called the po- some Black female golfers were people,” she asserts. “Robots have formance (I videotaped it and can But the way the educational insti- I left my card with my phone
lice when two young Black men playing “too slow.” been racists because machines send the reader a link upon re- tutions are set up in America is not number and email address and a
walked into the coffeeshop, dem- Some Whites feel “entitled,” ac- can work only from the informa- quest). conducive for low income students poster of a lecture I had just given
onstrates that Baldwin and El- cording to TV host Don Lemon. tion given to them, usually by the At the beginning of a class, he who do not have full-ride scholar- at Stanford. After a week, I had not
lison were right. When the White On CNN, Professor Michel Dyson White, straight men who dominate had just come back from his rhet- ships. heard back from her, so I sent her
Starbucks manager saw two Black disagrees. “It is not what we Black the fields of technology and robot- oric class, where he had been de- “I got tired of having to bust my another email. After I still had not
men, she saw “signs,” signs that people do,” he argued, “it is what ics.” fending a poem by Imamu Amiri ass during the semester to get good heard from her, I went back to see
triggered to her brain “danger!” we are!” Microsoft built a robot chatbot Baraka, so I let him rant, which he grades, and then bust my ass during if she was in her office, and she was
Impulsively, she had to call the po- Furthermore, Baldwin’s point called Tay. Because Tay took her did with impressive skills. I said to the summer to pay UC Berkeley not. I left another note and asked if
lice to dispel that danger. The sign has been recently supported by information from racist program- him, more or less to compliment back just so I could attend classes she could send me her office hours,
of Black men had a neurological new research in psychology and mers, “Tay kept saying things like him, that his mother would have in the fall, and then bust my ass so that I wouldn’t miss her.
effect on her brain, short-circuiting neuroscience which has helped ‘Hitler was right’ as well as ‘9/11 been proud. “Yes,” he said, “she again during winter break to pay The next day, I got the following
her logical deduction derived from advance face-recognition applica- was an inside job,’” much to the is.” And I said, “And your father UC Berkeley back so I can attend email from her:
her observation that they were not tion. Some of these discoveries in embarrassment of the users, Mr. would be proud too?” the spring semester. So I left.”
a threat, or danger. neuroscience and Artificial Intel- Buranyi reported, See CECIL BROWN, page 23
Mandela Day and pick up arms in resistance izing effect. Efforts of the various “(a) Killing members of the decades. Since Shaka Shakur and and international solidarity we

continued from page 15 movements against their govern- groups to consolidate their forces group; I founded the New Afrikan Lib- have to build on the outside in or-
ment, we see Trump take to Twitter or to recruit new or youthful adher- “(b) Causing serious bodily or eration Collective in 2015, I have der to move the people towards a
movements for independence and praising these people for what he ents must be frustrated. No oppor- mental harm to members of the been under constant attack from true proletarian revolution.
self-determination in case of arrest acknowledges is their right to wage tunity should be missed to exploit group; the state: mail censorship, over a In closing, I ask that everyone
be treated as Prisoners of War in war against an oppressive govern- through counterintelligence tech- “(c) Deliberately inflicting on year and a half of JPay and phone go to our GoFundMe account at
accordance with the principles of ment that denies them the right to niques the organizational and per- the group conditions of life calcu- restriction, and solitary confine- gofundme.com/KwameShakur and
the Geneva Convention (see #2852 self-determination! sonal conflicts of the leadership of lated to bring about its physical de- ment in an attempt to silence me. continue to share the link on social
XXVI [20 December 1971]; #3103 Not only do these international the groups and where possible an struction in whole or in part; Because of my political be- media in order to raise the funds
XXVII [12 December 1973]). This laws apply to comrades like Jalil effort should be made to capital- “(d) Imposing measures in- liefs and determination to cre- needed for future Prison Lives
is important based upon the fact Muntaqim, Mutulu Shakur, Mumia ize upon existing conflicts between tended to prevent births within the ate a collective struggle to unify Matter demonstrations, as well as
that the U.S. government contin- Abu-Jamal, Sundiata Acoli and competing Black Nationalist orga- group; and rebuild the Republic of New helping us keep the San Francisco
ued to attack these political prison- so many more who were captured nizations. When an opportunity is “(e) Forcibly transferring chil- Afrika, I am being punished and Bay View newspaper alive. With-
ers of war in its efforts to prevent and left to languish in these slave apparent to disrupt or neutralize dren of the group to another group. “neutralized” for educating and out the Bay View and Mary Ratcliff
the development and fruition of kkkamps for the past 30 to 40 plus Black Nationalist, hate-type or- And Article III states: uplifting my people. They hate that there would be no Kwame Shakur,
national liberation struggles.” years because they were criminal- ganizations through cooperation “The following acts shall be we have launched Prison Lives NALC or Prison Lives Matter.
Just like all corrections poli- ized, but when coupled with the of established local news media punishable: Matter; we’re uniting all across The San Francisco Bay View Na-
cies or state and federal laws, the facts we have proving the intent contacts or through such contact “(a) Genocide; the kkkountry, building class con- tional Black Newspaper has been
kkkourts only honor and apply of the FBI’s counterintelligence with sources available to the seat “(b) Conspiracy to commit sciousness and destroying the plu- serving the people for 42 years.
them when it benefits them. When program (COINTELPRO) to tar- of government, in every instance genocide; rality of “race” behind these walls The Bay View has never failed us
we turn around and try to use these get and frame these individuals, it careful attention must be given to “(c) Direct and public incite- – and that’s what scares them the or let us down, so we must do ev-
laws and policies against them to makes the need for an international the proposed to insure the targeted ment to commit genocide; most. erything we can to keep it going. If
work in our favor, suddenly they amnesty campaign and a U.N. in- group is disrupted, ridiculed or dis- “(d) Attempt to commit geno- We may have our New Afrikan the numerous attacks on the pub-
mean nothing. vestigation into the human rights credited through publicity and not cide; formations and cadre organizations lication from the FBI and Internal
Our national liberation struggles of U.S. Political Prisoners that merely publicized.” “(e) Complicity in genocide.” that are specific to the New Afri- Affairs inside these kkkamps with
are discredited; our freedom fight- much greater. Is this not the very definition of The U.S. government, FBI and kan Nation and Black community, the help of judges to ban the Bay
ers and activists are labeled crimi- We have the actual FBI memo- genocide? Genocide is the deliber- Indiana Department of Corrections but Prison Lives Matter is for all View wasn’t strong enough to cen-
nal and domestic terrorists; our po- randum explaining the purpose of ate and systematic destruction of a has declared war on our national nationalities and peoples held cap- sor us, then we can’t let a financial
litical and military formations are COINTELPRO to “expose, dis- national, racial, political, religious and political leaders in an effort tive with the same class enemy op- issue that we can all come together
labeled as gangs and criminal or- rupt, misdirect, discredit, or oth- or cultural group. So it’s important to neutralize our national indepen- pressing us all. The state witnessed and fix destroy a platform that is
ganizations; and when we come to- erwise neutralize the activities of that we point out that the Interna- dence as we struggle to control our this unification last month when fundamental to the overall move-
gether in our community to protest black nationalist, hate-type organi- tional Convention on the Preven- own educational, economic, politi- they wrote me up for “inciting, co- ment in this kkkountry. REBUILD!
or resist the pigs killing our youth, zations and groupings, their lead- tion and Punishment of the Crime cal and socio-cultural affairs. Their ercing, and directing a riot.” One love, one struggle,
the national guard is deployed into ership, spokesmen, membership, of Genocide states in Article II: counterintelligence tactics don’t I had Euro-Americans, Chica- Kwame “Beans” Shakur
our streets and local police depart- and supporters and to counter their “In the present Convention, stop at the prison gate. nos, Mexicans and New Afrikans Send our brother some love and
ments show up in military vehicles propensity for violence and civil genocide means any of the follow- I can just imagine what you el- standing in solidarity with me as light: Kwame Shakur (Michael
as if it’s a war zone. disorder. ing acts committed with intent to der comrades and forerunners who we listed our demands and stood Joyner), 149677, Wabash Valley
Yet just this year, when the peo- “The pernicious background of destroy, in whole or in part, a na- paved the way for myself and this firm until the end. They aren’t used Correctional Facility, P.O. Box
ple overseas in a country that the such groups, their duplicity, and tional, ethnical, racial or religious new generation of revolutionar- to seeing that type of unity. 1111, Carlisle IN 46391.
U.S. supports take to the streets such publicity will have a neutral- group, as such: ies have been through over the That’s the same type of national

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Displaying True Hope Pastor tered to people from all different That prophesy came to fruition
his latest walks of life. because he built his church pri-
Bay View, Arelious Walker When he received his call to the marily on evangelism. He went
major Bay pastoral ministry, he had a dream throughout the city of San Fran-
View sup- Dr. Arelious Walker has been that he was fishing. He cast his net cisco to evangelize many of the
porter Ste- married to his “queen,” First Lady
ven Willett off of the side of the boat and when downtrodden neighborhoods and
joins 6,000 Hazel Walker, for over 50 years he pulled in the net, it had fish, witness door-to-door with the five-
protesters and he confesses that they are boots, tires etc. All of those items step method that the Lord gave
in Man- STILL on their honeymoon. His symbolized the type of ministry him. The church grew steadily and
chester, words of wisdom for a happy mar- that he would have. became known as “The Drug Ad-
England, riage: “We have the Agape love for
on July He would have a plethora of dict Church,” but that didn’t bother
13 to tell one another AND I didn’t take all different people in the church that him one bit because he knew that
Trump on the honey off of the moon!” would need to be ministered to. God was saving those drug addicts
his visit to Dr. Arelious Walker is the Drug addicts, alcoholics, pros- and they were now ex-drug ad-
Britain that founder, pastor and CEO of True titutes, liars, thieves, those who dicts.
he “is not Hope Church of God in Christ.
welcome never knew about Jesus, but they Through the ministry of recon-
anywhere!” He is an eloquent orator and down would all need his help in leading ciliation to God through the ac-
throughout the years has minis- them to Christ. See TRUE HOPE COGIC, page 21


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Wanda’s Picks MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland. mate Dr. Albert H. Bowker, who founded the theory of comparison
of experiments, later developed by
Visit panafricanfest.com; Festac would eventually become chan-
continued from page 7 Oakland Preservation-Arts-Cul- cellor at Berkeley in 1971, says his colleague Lucien Le Cam to
East Bay. It opens Thursday, Aug. ture-History Festival in Old Oak- in his introduction to Blackwell’s become one of the central tenets
30, 7 p.m., and continues through land kicks off Friday, Aug. 31, 7-10 oral history at the Bancroft Li- of mathematical statistics. With
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 12:00 a.m., at p.m., at the Washington Inn, 495 brary at UC Berkeley, conducted Arrow and Girshick he developed
SOMarts, 934 Brannan St. in San 10th St. and continues Saturdau, by Nadine Wilmot in 2002-2003: the backward induction method of
Francisco. Sept. 1, 12 noon to 10 p.m. Visit “David’s remarkable career was solving sequential decision prob-
There are too many activities www.theoaklandcannery.com. established at a time when preju- lems to solve the problem of de-
and events to list, but one should Movies to see: “Blindspotting,” dice ruled in academia. We salute termining Bayes solutions to such
not miss the opening or closing at “Blackkklansman” and “Sorry to him for his persistence and human problems. He is the author of the
SOMArts, the artist talk Sept. 15, Bother You.” courage as well as for his great classic book, ‘Theory of Games
1-4 p.m., at SOMarts; the BWIG Dr. David Blackwell Hall at scholarly achievements,” which and Statistical Decisions,’ along
in Oakland at the People of Color UC Berkeley are many (4). with some 80 papers in profession-
Sangha at the East Bay Meditation At a historic time when monu- “He has done fundamental work al journals.”
Center, Sept. 27. Also in Oakland, ments dedicated to the legacy of Blackwell’s academic achieve-
the BWIG meets South Carolina at criminals are being toppled, it is re- ment began in a small railroad
the Thelma Harris Gallery, Queen freshing that UC Berkeley is hon- town of Centralia, Illinois, where
Afua is in town Sept. 1-2 in Oak- oring Dr. David Blackwell, the first his parents and teachers cultivat-
land. Visit http://www.theblack- tenured African American faculty ed his genius and sent him to the
womanisgod.com/ and plot it out (1954-1988). The new structure, University of Illinois at Urbana at
(smile). a dorm at Bancroft Way and Dana 16, where he excelled, graduating
“The Black Woman is God” St., opened this fall in time to “ease with his Ph.D. at 22. The graduate
is not only an exhibition, but a the housing crunch of [752] under- knew he wanted to begin a career
movement-building platform that graduates. The building has com- in education and so he applied to
explores the intersections of race mercial space on its first floor and all the historic Black colleges and
and gender, dismantling racist and also houses Stiles Hall, a commu- universities, assuming no white in-
patriarchal notions that devalue nity center for students [of color]” stitutions would hire him. This as-
Black women’s contributions to (Kane). sumption would prove correct for a
society. Visit Wanda’s Picks Radio The dedication is Sept. 11, 12-3 number of years.
Show and listen to a recent conver- p.m., at 2401 Durant Ave. The While teaching at Howard Uni-
sation with co-curator Karen Sene- opening of the new building at a Dr. David Blackwell, 1919-2010 versity, Blackwell traveled to the
feru, Idris Hassan and Ayana. This is another sample of the wonders to behold at “The Black Woman Is God.” time when Black student enroll- West Coast as a visiting lecturer at
Freight and Salvage at 50 ment is down, while Black fac- in game theory, Bayesian inference UC Berkeley, also Stanford where
and information theory. He was a Dr. Bowker taught. Blackwell was
Mavis Staples headlines the 50th is “Music builds community.” Visit com. The film follows the story of ulty hiring is up, is an ironic twist principal developer of Bellman’s recruited by UC in 1941; howev-
Anniversary Gala for Freight and thefreight.org/. the NYPD12, 12 Black and La- (Goldman). dynamic programming ideas. He
Salvage, Wednesday, Sept. 12. Lat- On the fly tino officers who filed a class ac- Dr. Blackwell’s friend and age See WANDA’S PICKS, page 22
er this month, The Freight hosts its The SF Green Festival on Sept. tion suit against the department for
first ever Music Festival, Sept. 22, 6-14 is free for students with ID, unfairly profiling certain citizens SAN FRANCISCO NEIGHBORHOOD
11-6 p.m. There will be stages on joins the Global Climate Action based on race. Officers had to fill
Shattuck, Milvia at the Berkeley Summit, Sept. 12-14. An extra day quotas with certain populations or NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION
Rep across the street and inside the was added, Sept. 14, 3-8 p.m., at their performance records and op-
venue itself at 2020 Addison St. in Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. portunities for advancement were
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affected.
Berkeley. It’s the Freight’s gift to Visit https://www.greenfilmfest. miered at Sundance, is co-directed 30 ANNIVERSARY
the Berkeley community. Imag- org/ “Crime + Punishment,” di- “Science Fair,” which pre-
ine, it all started “in a used furni- rected by Stephen Maing.
ture store at 1827 San Pablo Ave. “Executive Produced” by Laura by MoAD. Pan African Festival,
It opened as a 87-seat coffee house Poitras is at the Roxie, Aug. 31. Sunday, Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., CELEBRATION
in June 1968. The Freight’s motto It is also available online at Hulu. at Mosswood Park, Broadway at

True Hope COGIC and ministry, contributions that street “Arelious Walker Drive” in
continued from page 20 depict more than 50 years of heal- the Bayview Hunters Point and Come celebrate San Francisco’s 12 comunity
ing spiritual brokenness, includ- New Bayview Districts.
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those same souls became pastors and television, including his own Champion. His ultimate dream is
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continued from page 21
er, he didn’t get the position. Ten
years later, Berkeley courted him
again, the time then a bit more
politically ready for an African
American scholar who chaired the
newly created statistics department
1957-1961. He would be a part of
the institution for 50 years.
Blackwell loved his graduate
and undergraduate students and
was effective in multiple guises:
advocate, as dean in the College
of Arts and Letters, as doctoral
advisor and as classroom instruc- Dr. Blackwell had a passion for mathematics and for teaching. “He never intro-
tor. The mathematician was able to duced himself as a professor; he always called himself a teacher,” says his son,
Join the team. Keep SF clean. make complex statistical theories Hugo Blackwell.
and theorems accessible to his stu- ute a few years ago. “The statisti- vid Blackwell Building of Science
dents over his teaching career. cians spoke highly of him; 75-100 and Math. I am so proud to be an
sfgiantsweep.org “He was a distinguished re- people were in attendance. They African American who knew this
searcher who independently in- were all white. man. Can you hear students say,
vented dynamic programming, a “Then and now, there were not ‘I am staying in the David Black-
statistical method still used today
@giantsweep | @sfpublicworks in finance and areas like genome a lot of people who can match well Building’? I want to see a
analysis. That invention, and his him. He stood alone; he stood out. photo of Dr. Blackwell in the hall
I used to visit with him regularly – it doesn’t have to be a statue – so
development of a fundamental on campus, where he had an office when students walk into the build-
theorem still underpinning modern even after he retired. He would tell ing, they see the image of this pow-
statistics, helped propel Blackwell, me, ‘Stop by. I like talking to you.’ erful Black man.”
in 1965, to be the first African I’d reply: ‘I like talking to you too.’
Participate by picking up litter and sweeping American inducted into the Na- We had good times together. His can be reached at wanda@wan-
Bay View Arts Editor Wanda Sabir
the sidewalk outside your home or business. #keepSFclean tional Academy of Sciences and wife was a principal of a school. daspicks.com. Visit her website at www.
later in 1968 he was the first to be
#loveourcity
wandaspicks.com throughout the month
elected to the Academy of Scienc- They were two educational giants.” for updates to Wanda’s Picks, her blog,
How many buildings are dedi-
es (Kane and Bowker). cated to Black intellectuals on the photos and Wanda’s Picks Radio. Her
Arif Khatib, founder and presi- UC Berkeley campus? shows are streamed live Wednesdays
dent emeritus of the African Amer- “It’s a beautiful building on at 7 a.m. and Fridays at 8 a.m., can be
ican Sports Hall of Fame, recalls Durant,” Mr. Khatib stated. “The heard by phone at 347-237-4610 and
are archived at http://www.blogtalkra-
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No love for harmed mostly women and chil- currently being used to decimate UNICEF is calling for $350
dren, but for some reason there is Yemen and kill innocent civilians!
million to feed the starving Ye-
Now, we don’t hear Trump the
Yemen? NO LOVE FOR YEMEN! Why is Chump talking about that, do we? meni children, called “peanuts”
compared the money spent
that?
on arms, says Al Jazeera.
I suppose it is because Amerika
U.S. dependence on Saudi oil
by Keith ‘Malik’ Washington and its ally Saudi Arabia did this has been superseded by the U.S. Newsweek reports that now
75 percent of Yemenis require
to Yemen. And this ain’t all about dependence on weapon sales. So,
It was only a few weeks ago – Trump bashing any more. Oh no. in essence, both the Republicans humanitarian assistance. The
U.N. has declared Yemen the
in fact, it was before the Syrian Papa got a brand new bag! Or and the Democrats in Amerika are world’s worst humanitarian cri-
chemical weapons incident – that should I say Mama Hillary got a masterful at making war and play- sis, yet the Saudis continue to
the Secretary General of the United brand new bag? Allow me to ex- ing Jedi mind tricks on the Ameri- attack civilians and are blamed
Nations António Guterres said that plain myself: kan public in order to divert our for at least half the 1,300
children killed. The U.S. and
Yemen was the worst humanitarian Prior to Hillary Clinton becom- attention away from unscrupulous the U.K. provide Saudi Arabia
crisis in the world. Yet once again ing secretary of state, the Clin- business deals and deceptive busi- with 84 percent of its arms.
Nikki Haley, the U.N. ambassa- ton Foundation accepted at least ness practices made in the name of Eight million Yemenis are on
dor, was as quiet as a church house $10 million in donations from the the imperialist regime. Or “mys- the brink of famine.
mouse! Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. After tery money” paid to Stephanie PHOTO: HANI MOHAMMED, AP
She didn’t say a word. She cer- her appointment to the State De- Clifford! doing yet. makes you “geniuses” in the White a proud member of the Incarcerated
tainly did not plead with the Secu- partment in 2009, Clinton waived You know, sisters and brothers, Yemeni lives mean nothing to House think no one else can see it? Workers Organizing Committee, an ac-
tivist in the Fight Toxic Prisons cam-
rity Council to intervene with deci- restrictions on selling weapons to I met a former U.S. congressman these imperialist oppressors – John Oh, what a tangled web we weave! paign and deputy chairman of the New
sive action against the perpetrators those countries that had donated while I was in federal prison in Bolton, Pompeo, Trump, Haley And, by the way, I ain’t shutting Afrikan Black Panther Party Prison
of the bombing campaign against heavily to her family’s foundation. early 2007 named Randall “Duke” and the rest of the mob. They want up! Chapter. Read Malik’s work at Com-
the Yemeni people. Hilary’s State Department Cunningham. And old Duke did Iran! Dare to struggle, dare to win! All radeMalik.com and a story about him
I mean Haley and Mike Pompeo championed a $29.4 billion sale of some of the same things old Hill- And they will do whatever it power to the people! on PAPS Blog. Send our brother some
know exactly who is responsible F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in ary did and some of the things old takes to accomplish their sinister Keith “Malik” Washington is co- love and light: Keith “Malik” Wash-
ington, 1487958, Eastham Unit, 2665
for the crisis in Yemen, which has 2011. These F-15 fighter jets are Donald Trump hasn’t been caught goals! Now if this over-educated founder and chief spokesperson for the Prison Rd 1, Lovelady TX 75851.
convict in Texas can see you, what
End Prison Slavery in Texas Movement,
Prof. Cecil Brown that I don’t feel comfortable meet-
continued from page 19 ing with you. I don’t see the pur-
pose of speaking or meeting with
“STOP CONTACT you since you have for more than
“Cecil Brown, a year never been able to clearly
“You have contacted me and articulate the purpose of your re-
my staff and engaged in countless quests for meetings.
hours of conversation with me and “Furthermore, my staff is also
my staff. We are all stretched to ca- stretched to capacity and unable to
pacity and do not have time to have meet with you.
conversations without an explicit “I have more than 20 blocked
outcome.” calls from you and between my
As one can see, there was no staff and I, we have half a dozen
conversation that took place be- drop-in slips. This is not accept-
tween me and her. able and I consider it harassment. I Community Listening Sessions
She continued: don’t feel safe. Please stop contact.
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