Day of Rememberance: Troy Davis Lives
Today, Laura Moye, Death Penalty Abolition Campaign Director at Amnesty International, wrote that “the state of Georgia shocked the world when it took Troy Davis’ life last Wednesday. But in the wake of that outrage, the movement to end the death penalty has only grown in numbers and energy.
We have heard innumerable stories of consciousness raising and transformation.
People did not go home from the various protests despondent. Like us, they have
committed to not forgetting what happened and are emboldened, redoubling
efforts to end the callous system that has demonstrated it has no business
taking human life.
On Saturday, October 1, join us for a Day of Remembrance. Join us in
Savannah for Troy Davis’ funeral. The service is open to the public, but media
cameras will not be permitted:
October 1, 11am at “Celebration of Life Service” at the Jonesville Baptist Church
located at 5201 Montgomery St., Savannah, Georgia.
For those of you who cannot make it to Savannah, please wear an “I am Troy Davis”
t-shirt or black armband with “Not in my name” written on it and change your
Facebook profile picture to this image posted on Amnesty’s website.
Those wishing to send cards or donations to the Davis family: “I am Troy Davis,” P.O. Box 2105, Savannah, GA 31407.
Contributions to the Davis children’s college savings accounts can be made payable to Martina Correia, put “college fund” in the memo.
Flowers and plants can be sent to: Sidney A. Jones and Campbell Funeral Services
124 West Park Avenue, Savannah, GA 31401-6439. (912) 234-7226”
In her post, Laura reminds us about the importance of signing the “Not in my name” pledge.<http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/site/c.6oJCLQPAJiJUG/b.7741827/k.62FF/Not_in_my_Name_Pledge/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=6oJCLQPAJiJUG&b=7741827&en=dmIPI6PPJcIYLgOSLbKULiM9LvL9KmN4LtI9LqNaIAK>
“Troy Davis did not die in vain. We will make certain of that.”—Laura Moye
Sources: Amnesty International.
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Global Day of Solidarity for Troy Davis
Announcement
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPT. 16, 2011
MARCH: WOODRUFF PARK, 6pm
LOCATION: Woodruff Park (Peachtree St. /Edgewood Ave.) to Ebenezer Baptist Church
SERVICE: Ebenezer Baptist Church, 7pm, 407 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia.
Join the Georgia and national leaders of Amnesty International and NAACP, Larry Cox and Ben Jealous; Rev. Raphael Warnock (Ebenezer Baptist Church); Martina Correia (sister of Troy Davis); death row exonerees; and other guests for an evening of prayer, music and witness.
2010 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Domestic violence thrives on apathy. It can be eradicated with an equal amount of conscience, mind, heart, and collective action. How you can help? Get involved. You can start by attending a DVAM activity in your area.
The Domestic Violence Awareness Project Advisory Group maintains a database on DVAM activities. For information about activities in your area, you can consult your local domestic violence agency or visit the Domestic Violence Awareness Project Advisory Group website at http://dvam.vawnet.org/calendar/index.php.
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