Is Racism A Factor? Questions about Unequal treatment by the Rochester Police Department
In addition to several other degrees and certifications --- I hold an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science. My reason for mentioning this is to emphasize the point that I understand the fundamentals of good (as opposed to knee-jerk, wild-wild-west, reckless) police work, particularly as it relates to initial assessment of potential, dangerous situations.
On the other hand, no degree is necessary in order to understand (based on scores of clear, historical evidence) that many cops, especially rookie, racist, white ones, have a tendency to demonstrate a lot more caution, respect, compassion, and constraint regarding the sanctity and sacredness of human life --- when dealing with potentially dangerous white folk ---as opposed to those of African descent.
The thoughts below regarding this critical issue were inspired by two Letters to the editor (D&C, March 23, 2006).
Best-selling Author Jonathan Kozol to Give Free Speech at East High School
Jonathan Kozol will be in Rochester to give a speech entitled, “The Shame of the Nation: Educational Apartheid, High-Stakes Testing, and No Child Left Behindâ€. The speech takes place Monday, March 27th at the East High School Auditorium, 1801 East Main Street and is free and open to the public. Sign language interpreting will be provided.
March Against War In Iraq
Protestors demonstrate against 3 years of Iraqi occupation
Three Years of War... What For? Demonstrate to Bring the Troops home Now!
A Coalition of Groups is calling for a demonstration to mark the 3rd anniversary of the illegal invasion of Iraq. Rochester Against War
along with
STOP THE RACIST SCAPEGOATING OF ARABS AND MUSLIMS!
MARCH 18TH IS THE 3rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE INVASION OF IRAQ. JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST!
Saturday March 18th, 4:00pm, meet at the Liberty Pole We will march from the Liberty Pole to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School on N. Clinton Ave.
Report Backs from Venezuela
Caracas, January 31, 2006
We arrived at the Poliedro de Caracas (about the size of the Broome County arena) at around 4 pm. On the way in I took a picture of Edna, a facially pierced young Mexican immigrant union member of Unite/Here, standing next to a beautiful, well dressed Venezuelan soldier. When we had to pass through security I forgot I had my pocket knife with me so when they asked if we had anything of that nature I gave it to them.
Reality of War Tour: Alive in Baghdad
A Speaker Series titled REALITY OF WAR TOUR : truth and resistance from the front lines begins this Thursday, Jan. 19, 7 pm at the First Universalist Church, 150 N. Clinton Ave. with "ALIVE IN BAGHDAD" founder, filmmaker and journalist Brian Conley screening images and discussing his current work.
The REALITY OF WAR TOUR is a series of events by nationally prominent speakers sharing their first-hand experience and analysis of the US war and occupation in Iraq. Our purpose is to share with the Rochester community the rarely-heard truth from the front lines, stated in the words of ordinary Baghdad citizens, unembedded journalists, acitivist veterans, and war resisters.
A Holiday Present From The Senate
The Patriot Act is extended for 1 month as opposed to the originally stated 6 months.
Utica's First Social Forum - December 3, 2005
The following is an overview of Utica's First Social Forum. On a cold Saturday morning, a devoted group of activists trekked to Utica, NY for the first Social Forum.
The Forum was held at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY. Presentations addressed concerns about the Patriot Act, Gay Pride, The plight of the Oneida Tribe, Cop Watch, Democracy in Haiti, Racism and many others.
ROSA PARKS DAY OF ACTION AGAINST WAR AND POVERTY: Dec. 1, 2005
We can't have peace in Iraq if there's no peace at home. We can't have
peace at home if our government doesn't address the forces creating
poverty and desperation in our cities. We can't address poverty if our
government is cutting billions from services to the poor in order to
finance the occupation of Iraq. On December 1, join us for a day of
actions to demand a change in the priorities of our community and our
nation.
Sub-Committee Hears Legislation That Could Dismantle Community Access TV.
House Subcommittee on Commerce hears legislation that could severely damage local community access TV. Community media advocates call for intensification, in the coming weeks, of efforts to defeat this legislation.