Thursday, December 04, 2008

International Days of Action for Troy Davis & Mumia December 6 + 9

PLEASE SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS!!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Join a day of International Solidarity to free MUMIA ABU-JAMAL
Saturday, December 6, 2008
at 12 Noon District Attorney Office
2 South Penn Square (East Side of City Hall)
March to Federal Courts 5th St. & Market
Before it's too late, Stop the murder of MUMIA!

San Francisco, California
Stand with Mumia Abu-Jamal and Troy Davis!!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
4:30 to 5:30pm
Federal Courthouse
7th and Mission Streets
(Civic Center Bart Station)

Dear Mumia Supporters -

This December 9th is a historic date -- it marks the 27th anniversary of the attempted murder of Mumia Abu-Jamal and the killing of Police Officer Daniel Faulkner on December 9, 1981, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Events which lead to the framing of Mumia, who has been unjustly incarcerated ever since. For 27 years, the courts, police and politicians have been trying to execute Mumia, who is on Death Row for his politics, courage and wisdom, not because of any crime he committed.

This December 9 also marks an important date and a step towards justice for another innocent person incarcerated on Death Row - Troy Davis. Troy was set to be executed when an incredible international campaign was mounted in his defense, forcing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to agree to hear oral arguments whether Troy can be executed even if he can present evidence proving his innocence. Troy has been on Death Row in Georgia for 17 years, framed for the murder of a police officer. There are many legal and factual similarities in the cases Mumia and Troy, both of whom are not only fighting for their lives but to defend the constitutional rights of everyone. A statement by William S. Sessions, a former district court judge who served as FBI director from 1987 to 1993, is printed below and provides further background into Troy's case.

Join with the Mobilization to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal and many other organizations and individuals to Demand Justice and Freedom for Mumia and Troy! End the Death Penalty! Stop Police Brutality!

Join us on Tuesday, December 9, 4:30 to 5:30pm - Federal Courthouse, 7th and Mission Streets, San Francisco! Similar rallies are taking place in many cities around the world - see below.

For more information, call 510/268-9429 or 415/364-9715

In solidarity,
Jeff Mackler and Laura Herrera, Co-coordinators
The Mobilization to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal
http://freemumia.org

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From International Concerned Family & Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal

Portland, Oregon
The Strugglebration for Mumia, which was planned for Dec. 9, is bring pushed back due to scheduling conflicts. The new date and time will be Jan. 10, from 6 - 9 in the Multicultural Center at PSU, Smith Memorial Union 2nd floor, 1825 SW Broadway.

San Diego, California
Join the San Diego Malcolm X Library with a taped message from Mumia and speakers: Sabrina Green (Baltimore Free the MOVE 9 and ICFFMAJ), John Parker (Los Angeles International Action Center), David Welsh (Haiti Action Committee), Paul Loulou Chery (General Secretary, Federation of Haitian Workers).
Sunday Dec. 7, 3-5 pm, Malcolm X Library, 5150 Market Street at Euclid.

San Francisco, California
The Mobilization to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal has called a demonstration
December 9, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
at the Federal Courthouse at 7th Street and Mission in San Francisco.
We will also include information on the Troy Davis case that is scheduled to be heard on the same day.

We are scheduling two KPFA radio appearances on Friday, December 5 and Monday December 8 to update Mumia's case. We expect to on KPOO radio as well.

Baltimore, Maryland
End the Death Penalty in Maryland and
Build the International Day of Solidarity to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal
December 5, 7pm
Cork Gallery Building
Cork Gallery
4th Floor Doorbell #9
302 E. Federal St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
contact: Ameejill, Baltimore Friends of MOVE, (443) 850-2840

Berlin, Germany
December 9
Panel discussion on Mumia Abu-Jamal on the 27th aniversary of his unjust incarceration
@ CLASH, Gneisenaustr.2a, 10961 Berlin

December 10
Benefit Gig for the FREE-MUMIA-campaign in Berlin with BERLIN BOOM ORCHESTRA,
DETREND CITY ROCKERS and others @ SO 36, Oranienstr.190, 10999 Berlin

December 13
DEMONSTRATION: FREE MUMIA ABU-JAMAL! from Berlin-Kreuzberg to the new US-Embassy

www.mumia-hoerbuch.de/bundnis.htm
http://www.workers.org/2008/us/interview_0828/

We would like to inform you that we have an internet radio live stream on one ofour events during the FREE MUMIA week of action in Berlin, Germany.

On December 10th, 2008 there will be a benefit concert for the FREE MUMIACampaign in the Berlin Club Collective SO 36 ( http://www.so36.de/ ) By now 4 performer groups and bands are confirmed, more are in the planning.

Berlin Boom Orchestra (Ska/Reggae) http://www.berlinboomorchestra.de
Immigranstki Raggamuffin Kollektiv Soundsystem (ROTFRONT) http://www.myspace.com/rotfrontberlin
De.Trend.CityRockers (Breakbeats) http://www.myspace.com/detrendcityrockers
Host MC "REBELL DER WELT" (Rap) http://www.myspace.com/rebellderwelt

Doors will be open at 8 pm CET. At the US-East Coast that will be 2 pm.

Our "technical department" came up with the idea of an internet live stream viaone of the free radios in town.

Most likely we will be using the internet stream of Radio-Metropolis (
http://www.basisradio.org/radio-metropolis/ ). In cooperation with them we have
been presenting the FREE MUMIA News every Monday at 6 pm CET for more than a
year now anyway. They still need to check if their server is strong enough.

If you are interested in listening and promoting a world wide FREE MUMIA event /FONT>
on Dec. 10 please let us know. The exact live stream adress will be sorted out
soon.

The full programme of the Berlin FREE MUMIA week of action is here
http://mumia-hoerbuch.de/termine.htm

In solidarity,

Berlin FREE MUMIA coalition
--
Berliner Bündnis Freiheit für Mumia Abu-Jamal!
im HdD
Greifswalderstr.4
10405 Berlin
www.mumia-hoerbuch.de/bundnis.htm
free.mumia@gmx.net

Bern, Switzerland
Saturday, December 13th, 2008.
2 pm
start: Neugasse
finish: US-Consulate
The organizers are two local chapters from the FAU CH (Free Workers Union Switzerland, anarcho-syndikalists).

Marseille, France
Décembre 6
Demo in front of the USA Consulate from 3PM to 6 PM
and for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Panel
with Amnesty International Marseille, Human Rights League Marseille (LDH), Christian against Torture and death Panalty, Marseille (ACAT)

Mexico City
Saturday, December 6- 3 pm. Bring drums, acoustical instruments, song, rap, or spoken word to the cultural- political rally in the main plaza; the same day there'll be a big march in Philadelphia and actions in other cities in the world.

Monday, December 8- 7 pm. Come to an evening of film and discussion on Mumia, the Black Panthers, and the MOVE organization at the Ricardo Flores Magón Center .
Tuesday, December 9- 3 pm. Participate with banners, music and messages in the rally in front of the United States Embassy on the 27th anniversary of Mumia's arrest.
Saturday, December 13- 6 pm. Dance for freedom to the rhythm of ska, hip hop and reggae at the Chanti Ollin with the groups Santocho Antifa, Zona Norte Colektivo, al Intifadah, Natty Dread Fyah Attack and Radiokupa.

-Organize another action or event during the week.

We have also received word that St. Denis, France and Paris, France are holding solidarity events though we have not received the details.

The Power of Truth is Final -- Free Mumia!

PLEASE CONTACT:
International Concerned Family & Friends of MAJ
P.O. Box 19709
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone - 215-476-8812/ Fax - 215-476-6180
E-mail - icffmaj@aol.com
Web - www.freemumia.com
AND OFFER YOUR SERVICES!

Send our brotha some LOVE and LIGHT at:

Mumia Abu-Jamal
AM 8335
SCI-Greene
175 Progress Drive
Waynesburg, PA 15370

WE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM CAN NOT REST!!

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