June 28 - July 11, 1999
Philly Freedom Summer
Philly Freedom Summer: June 28 - July 11, 1999
In the summer of 1964, hundreds of youth traveled to Mississippi Freedom Summer, to confront the brutal racism Black people faced in the Deep South. Today, the stage is set for one of the most important political battles of our generation - to stop the execution of Mumia Abu-Jamal. The heart of it all is in Philly - the site of the 1985 MOVE bombing, the notorious 39th district police scandals, the city that sets records for seeking the death penalty against Black defendants.
Just as the summer of '64 would influence the political climate for decades to come, the fate of Mumia Abu-Jamal will shape the way this country runs far into the future. This battle will set national precedents for or against speedier executions, legally sanctioned discrimination against poor people and people of color, and punishment by death for political dissent.
For more information contact:
Refuse & Resist! Youth Network 305 Madison Avenue, Suite 1166 New York, NY 10165 212-385-9305, rnryouth@hotmail.com email: refuse@calyx.com or resist@walrus.com
