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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: “The Gammage Project: from Jonny to Jordan, what’s changed?”

January 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

WHERE: Charity Randall Theatre, in the Stephen Foster Memorial, 4301 Forbes Ave.
WHEN: January 23, 7:00 PM
WHO: David Harris, Elizabeth Pittinger, Tim Stevens, Wayne Babish,
and Attilio Favorini

Sorry: Audio degrades due to buzz towards end of broadcast.

Pittsburgh, PA, January 17, 2012 – “The Gammage Project: From Jonny to Jordan, what’s changed?” begins a series of community talkback events centered around the upcoming opening of The Gammage Project, a staged docu-drama produced in conjunction with Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company and The University of Pittsburgh Repertory Theatre.
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Video: MLK Day Rally & March in Homewood for Justice for Jordan Miles

January 17, 2012 1 Comment

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http://www.livestream.com/occupypittsburgh/video?clipId=pla_6f7914d2-8266-4d5b-b6c8-b4fe3b1faf4d

NOTE: Due to problems with the livestream internet connection, the amazing performances by Vanessa German and Jasiri X were interrupted several times. Don Carpenter’s recording of these performances has decent, unbroken audio, so you don’t have to miss it!

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JAN 16 RALLY & MARCH: INSTILLING KING’S DREAM… SEEKING JUSTICE FOR JORDAN MILES

January 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

Homewood Coliseum, 7310 Frankstown Avenue • Monday, January 2012 – 2:00-4:00 PM

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Please Join APA, One Pittsburgh, NAACP, One Hood, Occupy Pgh, Kuumba, Occupy the Hood, Black Political Empowerment Project(B-PEP), African American Leadership Association(AALA) and others as we demand Justice for Jordan Miles and more Police Accountability by echoing King’s message of ending Police Brutality and Economic Injustice.
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Secret Whisper “Write-In Jordan Miles For District Attorney” Campaign

November 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

Start spreading the news to the people…

Go to the polls and vote…but when you get to where the District Attorney candidates are listed on the ballot, instead of voting for Zappalla—who is always unopposed and who refuses to investigate the police beating of Jordan Miles—write in Jordan Miles!

Send a message to the city that Officers Saldutte, Sisak and Ewing must be fired and prosecuted!

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SAT OCT 22ND 2011: RALLY FOR JUSTICE FOR JORDAN MILES ON THE 16TH NATIONAL DAY AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY

October 20, 2011 Leave a Comment

Peace All,

Please join the Alliance for Police Accountability on the 16th National Day Against Police Brutality as we demand D.A. Zappala stop prolonging justice.

It has been almost two years since Jordan Miles suffered the horrific and brutal beating at the hands of three of our very own Pittsburgh police officers.

We have been more than patient and should have to wait no longer. The police lied and Judge Petite dismissed the charges that they trumped up on Jordan Miles and it is on record that perjury of officers Ewing, Saldutte, and Sisak was the reason.

Court record they lied, no evidence of the reason they claimed they stopped him, and a beating that nearly cost this young honor student his life.

The pictures tell us that there most definitely was excessive force used in this case and we would like these officers off of our force so we can have a responsible police force.

Please find attached the flyer for our upcoming rally. Blast it to your address books, print it and make it available for others, or just spread the word. Thank you for all of your continued support and we will see you on October 22nd in Market Square at 1pm as we help this young man and his family get the justice they deserve!

In Solidarity,

Brandi S. Fisher
Alliance for Police Accountability
Chair

Flyer image:

http://justiceforjordanmiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/20111022-EMAIL-FLYER.jpg

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We need you at the final vote on the Police Reporting & Accountability Bill!

October 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

A COMMUNITY VICTORY TOOK PLACE OCTOBER 5TH!!! CITY COUNCIL VOTED 9-0 IN FAVOR OF THE POLICE REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY BILL

WE INVITE YOU TO BE PRESENT ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH AT 10AM FOR THE FINAL VOTE!!!
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Preliminary vote on Police Reporting & Accountability Bill on Wed, Oct 5th, 2011

October 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

WE NEED YOU NOW: A COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION!!!

The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), the Black & White Reunion, the Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) and the ACLU call upon all of our religious and community leaders, and interested citizens to be present in City Council Chambers on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011 at 10 am to speak in support of the Police Reporting and Accountability legislation, bill #2010-0234.
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CALL TO ACTION: SUPPORT THE POLICE REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY BILL NOW!

September 6, 2011 Leave a Comment

THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW!

• Call or Email Your City Council Representative
• Attend City Council Hearing for the Vote on Police Accountability and Reporting Bill

Message from Tim Stevens, Chair of the Black Political Empowerment Project:

Dear Community Partners, The Black Political Empowerment Project (B-PEP), in association with the Black &White Reunion, the Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) and the ACLU of Pennsylvania have been working together with Pittsburgh City Councilman Rev. Ricky Burgess for the past several months to draft the “POLICE REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY’ legislation (bill# 2010-0234).

In 2010 we were able to assist in the passage of three pieces of police reform legislation in response to the beating of CAPA High School honor student, Jordan Miles. There have been many delays but NOW is the time for ACTION!

Attend City Council on Wednesday, September 7, 10am

We now are calling upon YOU and our community partners to be present in City Council Chambers located on the 5th floor of the City County Building on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 10 am to show your support for this important bill. You will have up to three minutes each to share your concerns about police community relations in Pittsburgh and the need to pass this reform legislation.

The bill, written in part by community advocates, calls for the reporting by police of ‘stop & frisks’ and “pat downs” which are currently not required. The presence of a large number of Pittsburgh voters WILL make a difference. We anticipate a vote on this bill on this date! Please mark your calendars now and please plan to be present.

Call & Email Your City Council Member and Urge Them to Vote for the Bill

“…this Bill has been discussed and debated since February 2011 in the public arena, council and meetings with City officials, including the Public Safety Director, Chief of Police and City Law Department and every member of City Council. As a registered voter in your district; I urge you to support Bill #2010-0234 and police accountability in Pittsburgh!”

CITY COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION

District 1 – Ms. Darlene Harris
President of Council
412-255-2135
Darlene.Harris@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

District 2 – Ms. Theresa Kail-Smith
412-255-8963
Theresa.Kail-Smith@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

District 3 – Mr. Bruce Kraus
412-255-2130
Bruce.Kraus@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

District 4 – Ms. Natalia Rudiak
412-255-2131
Natalia.Rudiak@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

District 5 – Mr. Douglas Shields
412-255-8965
Doug.Shields@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

District 6 – Mr. R. Daniel Lavelle
412-255-2134
Daniel.Lavelle@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

District 7 – Mr. Patrick Dowd
412-255-2140
Patrick.Dowd@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

District 8 – Mr. Bill Peduto
412-255-2133
Bill.Peduto@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

District 9 – Rev. Ricky Burgess
412-255-2137
Reverend.Burgess@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

City Clerk
Ms. Linda Johnson Wasler
412-255-2138
Linda.Johnson-Wasler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us

THANK YOU for your anticipated support! Feel free to contact B-PEP at 412-758-7898!

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POSTPONED: Sat, July 23rd: “Joshua” March around the Courthouse with Churches

July 20, 2011 Leave a Comment

NOTE: The July 23rd rally has been postponed due to a high Heat Index and a large amount of elderly and young participants.

Download the flyer here:

http://justiceforjordanmiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/20110723-APA-Joshua-Churches.jpg

Please join the Alliance for Police Accountability and several religious congregations as we symbolically tear down the walls of injustice and demand justice for Jordan Miles:

Saturday, July 23
1pm
Assemble in Market Square

We will march to the courthouse and circle the courthouse several times to bring down the walls of injustice as in the battle of Jericho. We will show D.A. Zappala that the police who brutalized Jordan Miles must stand trial.

Spread the word!

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Activist/Rapper Jasiri X debuts his new video “Jordan Miles” Tonight June 30, 2011

June 30, 2011 Leave a Comment

Jasiri X Addresses Pittsburgh’s Latest Episode of Police Brutality


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