GDW EVENT ALERT: Memorial Brother Chuck Africa, Urgent Support needed for all Elder POWs

By Gloria DULAN-Wilson

Hello All:

There are so many things going on simultaneously - good and not so good - that I hardly know where to begin.  So I'll start with the good news that CEMOTAP is always on the forefront of whatever affects us as Black People. And that's more than good news - that's a Blessing!

The bad, or not so good news is, that there appears to always be something leveled against us at the hands of the caucasoids and their descendants - who, down through the ages, have managed to keep alive their egregious, heinous racist agenda.  It what should and could have been a positive, progressive, prosperous environment - they're always trying to find a way to throw some ish in the game. 

So heads up, y'all - you're needed on the frontline with CEMOTAP - mentally, spiritually, and definitely, physically.  

Information is below from the agenda provided to me by Dr. McIntosh, co-founder and leader of CEMOTAP.  There can be no sidelines in a revolution - Especially a Black revolution.  You're involved whether you want to or not, or like it or not - so stand up and step up - the life you save may be your own.

Stay Blessed &

ECLECTICALLY BLACK

Gloria DULAN-Wilson

1A. Quotation Food For Thought:"Elder abuse is defined as any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any person that causes harm or

serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult."  Source:Publication of Adult Protective Services New Jersey

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1.From CEMOTAP

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From Brother Shep

2O21 IS THE YEAR TO FREE

 

ALL U.S. HELD POLITICAL PRISONERS

  FREE EM' ALL:

 

Prisoner Advocacy & Justice News!

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

JOIN US FOR A WEBINAR SUPPORTING 84 YEAR OLD POLITICAL

PRISONER SUNDIATA ACOLI 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 

@ 7:00pm - 8:30pm (EDT)

Sundiata Acoli is an 84-year-old grandfather, mentor, teacher and artist who has been in prison for more than 48 years. He and Joanne Chesimard (Assata Shakur) were both convicted and sentenced to life in prison (with the possibility of parole) for their role in the tragic shooting on the New Jersey State Turnpike which resulted in the death of New Jersey state trooper, Werner Foerster and Black Panther Party member named Zayd Shakur.  The highly publicized trial and Assata Shakur’s subsequent escape from prison in 1979 have framed Sundiata’s imprisonment as one of the most emotional and passionately debated cases in the history of the state of New Jersey. Though Sundiata has been eligible for parole for more than 25 years his petitions for parole have been summarily denied eight times. By the grace of God, Sundiata has endured almost five decades of imprisonment in some of the most torturous prisons in America. He has expressed deep remorse and regret and has taken full responsibility for his actions that fateful night almost 50 years ago.  There is so much that this veteran freedom fighter can teach a country that does not seem to be able to move beyond the cycles of protest, retaliation and revenge. Rev. Lukata Mjumbe Register below for the webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_brqyS-gwT22-JplaiF-cYw Sign the Petition for Compassionate Release: https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/bring-sundiata-home You can download the flyer here: http://rappcampaign.com/wp-content/uploads/sundiata_NJ_FLYER_9_30.pdf And be sure to go to Sundiata's website: https://sundiataacolifc.org/

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COME TO THE MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR FORMER MOVE POLITICAL

PRISONER CHUCK AFRICA 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021 @ 2:00pm - (EDT) 

FDR PARK IN PHILLY

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AN EXTREMELY URGENT INTERFAITH CALL FOR PRAYER &

CLERGY SUPPORT FOR HOSPICE 

CARE FOR 78 YEAR OLD TERMINALLY ILL ELDER

PRISONER RUSSELL "MAROON" SHOATZ

ADDITIONALLY WE ARE ALSO ASKING FOR CLERGY OF ALL FAITH'S TO ENDORSE AND/OR TO WRITE A LETTER TO 

PHILADELPHIA COMMON PLEAS COURT JUDGE KAI SCOTT TO ALLOW RUSSELL TO BE MOVED INTO SUPERVISED 

HOSPICE CARE WHERE HE CAN SPEND HIS FINAL DAY'S OF STAGE 4 CANCER WITH FAMILY AND NOT DIE IN PRISON. 

 Free Maroon Now!  Interfaith Alliance Interest Form

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For nearly 50 years, a man of faith by the name of Russell Shoatz has remained behind bars in the Pennsylvania state prison system.

Russell has been imprisoned, incarcerated and caged since the reign of racist terror that former Philadelphia police commissioner,

and later mayor, Frank Rizzo showered upon his constituents. Russell endured 30 years of inhumane solitary confinement,

and even amidst a lifetime of caging, set himself on a clear path of faith and mentorship to people inside and outside of the

prison walls, ourselves included.

When he was released from solitary confinement, after winning a civil suit against the department of corrections, Russell’s

life entered a new phase of trial: his health. Over the past few years, he suffered first from prostate cancer and then was diagnosed

in 2019 with colorectal cancer. He survived 12 rounds of chemotherapy before being approved for surgery to remove his primary

cancerous mass in fall of 2020. In October of 2020, prison guards infected the prisoners of State Correctional Institute Dallas (PA)

with COVID-19 and Russell was placed into lockdown and later diagnosed with the deadly virus. After months of delays, he finally

received his surgery only to find that the cancer had again metastasized. In the spring of 2021, it was confirmed that he has terminal

Stage 4 colorectal cancer.

In conversations since, Russell has expressed that he is at peace with entering the transition from life to death, and his desire to

spend his final days surrounded by family and close friends. With this declaration, his legal team at the Abolitionist Law Center

in Pennsylvania, filed a petition for medical transfer to home hospice care in July. The grounds were that he had met all of the

necessary requirements, including being of model behavior, being unable to walk without the use of a wheelchair or other medical

assistance devices, and that a prison environment cannot and will not support proper care for Russell and his rapidly deteriorating health.

The hearing was scheduled for August 3rd, 2021 and after receiving all arguments and letters in support of Russell’s medical transfer,

the hearing was called into recess for a week. On August 12th, 2021, Judge Kai Scott declared that she believed in redemption, that she

believed that every person had a right to die in comfort, surrounded by loved ones, but that she was denying the release of Russell,

feeling that this 78 year old elder, who has mentored hundreds, inspired thousands with this his spirit, faith, strength and love, and is

now suffering greatly under the weight of the disease that will claim his life, is a threat to the community.

And thus, we ask you today for your support. Please join us as we pray for Russell every Monday, Thursday and rain-day. We ask that

you consider how you can support our caged elders and their families. We ask you to join an alliance of other faith leaders, committing

to speak out to your congregations about the story of Russell Shoatz. It is not unique, it is the story of many, but it is a story that is unfolding NOW.

We invite you to join us in conversation and in action. We would like to learn about what community work is important to you, your faith

and your congregation. We would also like to learn how you and your congregation can support Russell, a father, a son, an elder and a man of

faith, in devotion, love, and service to God.

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Parole hearing postponed. Support letters still needed! On September 21, the New York State Parole Board postponed David's parole hearing for one month. We anticipate at this point that his next hearing will take place sometime in October. Thanks to your efforts, the packet that David's lawyer submitted to the Parole Board contains hundreds of support letters, many of them heartfelt testimony from people who have come to know him over the past 40 years, during his incarceration. And many also from people who don't know David, but have learned about him and are moved by a sense of mercy and justice. Each of these letters is so important and we thank you so much. Although there is much we don't yet know, we expect David's lawyers should be able to file a supplement to that packet. A continued show of support for David's parole is important. If you haven't yet, please consider writing a letter to show your support for his parole. If you have -- thank you! And, consider asking a friend (yet another one) to write. Winning clemency was a tremendous achievement and we owe it to all of your efforts and your steadfast support.  We will be keeping you informed as the parole process moves ahead. For more information on David, the latest news, guidelines for writing and submitting letters of support, and to subscribe, please visit www.friendsofdavidgilbert.org.        NOW THAT YOU KNOW   WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO  ABOUT IT?     Gloria DULAN-Wilson