Posts Tagged ‘Black Panthers’
Elmer ‘Geronimo’ Pratt, a former Black Panther leader, dies in Tanzania – latimes.com
We honor the memory of his struggle on our behalf by remembering those still incarcerated or in exile for moving with courage and determination to toward our collective freedom. Elmer G. “Geronimo” Pratt, a former Los Angeles Black Panther Party leader who spent [Read More]
“Angola 3″ Member to Be Released On Bail After 37 Years
Albert Woodfox, who has spent 37 years in prison at Angola Penitentiary, must be released on bail, according to a ruling issued today by United States District Judge James Brady. read more | digg story [Read More]
High court rejects Mumia Abu-Jamal’s appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected more than 2,000 pending appeals Monday, including a request to grant a new trial for former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal, who was convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer 27 years ago. read more | digg story [Read More]
Romaine “Chip†Fitzgerald: Former Panther up for Parole
From Black Agenda Report Having expressed deep and sincere remorse for the acts he was convicted of so long ago, and posing no threat to anyone, Chip Fitzgerald now awaits a July 2 parole hearing. We respectfully request that our readers sign the petition at the end of the [Read More]
