As I said in yesterday's blog, one thing we can learn from the tragic, horrendous case of Troy Davis is that justice often stops short of where we need it to be. Click here to read more.
People of African heritage are over-represented in the prison system. This is true on both sides of the Atlantic.
I truly believe that Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT) can help in many cases in which there have been miscarriages of justice.
SRT can produce amazing results. I have seen this in my own life many times. We are capable of producing miracles.
The Higher Self always works to find the best possible solution for everyone in a given situation. SRT is just one way in which the Higher Self works.
To read more about the Higher Self and SRT, see my book Success Strategies for Black People.
If you are willing to try new things, you can learn how to produce these amazing results and help to create a better future - for everyone.
When these kinds of terrible, tragic situations arise, we need to see this as a wake-up call. We need to find new methods to help us to move forward.
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Showing posts with label Troy Davis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Troy Davis. Show all posts
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A Letter from Troy Davis
Click here to read a letter from Troy Davis.
As I blogged yesterday, Troy Davis's appeal for clemency has been denied despite worldwide protests. His supporters are still fighting hard in these final hours before his scheduled execution.
This 2003 Justice Department report gives statistics of imprisonment in the United States.
It gives figures going back to 1974 showing that African American males are disproportionately represented in the prison system.
In other words, this is nothing new. African American males have also long been disproportionately represented on death row.
It is important to remember that the fight for justice did not begin with Troy Davis and it does not end with him. This is a fight for all of us. When one person is denied justice, we all suffer.
La luta continua.
As I blogged yesterday, Troy Davis's appeal for clemency has been denied despite worldwide protests. His supporters are still fighting hard in these final hours before his scheduled execution.
This 2003 Justice Department report gives statistics of imprisonment in the United States.
It gives figures going back to 1974 showing that African American males are disproportionately represented in the prison system.
In other words, this is nothing new. African American males have also long been disproportionately represented on death row.
It is important to remember that the fight for justice did not begin with Troy Davis and it does not end with him. This is a fight for all of us. When one person is denied justice, we all suffer.
La luta continua.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Troy Davis Denied Clemency
In case you have not heard, Troy Davis has been denied clemency. He is scheduled for execution tomorrow, Wednesday the 21st of September
This is just one more case of the criminal justice system being used to murder a Black man legally. Troy Davis is being treated as guilty until proven innocent.
Amnesty International is urging us to take action. It is not too late to stop the execution of Troy Davis. Click here to read more.
Click here for the Amnesty International blog.
Seven of the nine witnesses who testified against him have now recanted on their statements. Click here to view a video from the Huffington Post.
This is just one more case of the criminal justice system being used to murder a Black man legally. Troy Davis is being treated as guilty until proven innocent.
Amnesty International is urging us to take action. It is not too late to stop the execution of Troy Davis. Click here to read more.
Click here for the Amnesty International blog.
Seven of the nine witnesses who testified against him have now recanted on their statements. Click here to view a video from the Huffington Post.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Positive Change and Transformation
In the face of recent events such as, for example, the Samantha Orabator case, the Troy Davis case and the many instances of tasings of African American people, one of my online contacts recently raised the question, “What Can We Do?”.
We work so hard to battle these injustices. Yet they never seem to decrease. So what can we do?
My work is all about creating a more positive future.
The Law of Attraction tells us that whatever we put our energies into, increases in our lives. This is very similar to the Law of Increase, which I write about in my book Success Strategies for Black People.
Although our intention is to bring about positive change, we need to be aware that these universal laws are constantly working. They can work for us or against us. We can use them in our favour – or not.
In other words, the more energy we put into battling a problem, the more energy we are giving to that problem.
We need to turn our focus to the solution rather than the problem.
Situations such as the case of Samantha Orabator will often respond to Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT). I write about SRT and the Higher Self in Success Strategies.
I also write about Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as well as other highly effective processes.
These are transformative methods. I have seen miracles happen in my life and in the lives of others. This is why I wrote the book. I want to make these methods available to as many people of African heritage as possible. We can use these methods and other things I cover in the book to heal ourselves, our families and our communities. And we can use them to achieve much, much more.
I am passionate about the work I do because I have seen the difference it makes in people’s lives.
As Black people, we often get into victim mentality. This is because we have been victimised for so many generations.
Those of us of a political bent say, “Organise! Fight back!”. And of course, there is a time to organise. There is a time to fight, to defend our communities.
However, in order to bring about real positive, effective change and transformation, we need to turn our focus inward.
Human beings in general tend to blame others for our problems, difficulties and issues. This is a basic human tendency. And others are often to blame.
The problem with this is that it locates the solution outside of us. If only “they” would treat us better. If only he, she or they would stop doing whatever it is they are doing and do what we want them to do. Then everything would be okay.
Please note, I am NOT trying to take the blame for racism and racist violence off of white people.
I am just saying that, whether we blame ourselves or other people, blame is not a solution. And I am interested in solutions.
We have amazing power. We need to use this power to bring about the changes we need. Blame then becomes a distraction from what will bring about the real changes we deserve.
I am a pragmatist. I am committed to doing what works.
I will be blogging about this further within the next few days.
We work so hard to battle these injustices. Yet they never seem to decrease. So what can we do?
My work is all about creating a more positive future.
The Law of Attraction tells us that whatever we put our energies into, increases in our lives. This is very similar to the Law of Increase, which I write about in my book Success Strategies for Black People.
Although our intention is to bring about positive change, we need to be aware that these universal laws are constantly working. They can work for us or against us. We can use them in our favour – or not.
In other words, the more energy we put into battling a problem, the more energy we are giving to that problem.
We need to turn our focus to the solution rather than the problem.
Situations such as the case of Samantha Orabator will often respond to Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT). I write about SRT and the Higher Self in Success Strategies.
I also write about Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as well as other highly effective processes.
These are transformative methods. I have seen miracles happen in my life and in the lives of others. This is why I wrote the book. I want to make these methods available to as many people of African heritage as possible. We can use these methods and other things I cover in the book to heal ourselves, our families and our communities. And we can use them to achieve much, much more.
I am passionate about the work I do because I have seen the difference it makes in people’s lives.
As Black people, we often get into victim mentality. This is because we have been victimised for so many generations.
Those of us of a political bent say, “Organise! Fight back!”. And of course, there is a time to organise. There is a time to fight, to defend our communities.
However, in order to bring about real positive, effective change and transformation, we need to turn our focus inward.
Human beings in general tend to blame others for our problems, difficulties and issues. This is a basic human tendency. And others are often to blame.
The problem with this is that it locates the solution outside of us. If only “they” would treat us better. If only he, she or they would stop doing whatever it is they are doing and do what we want them to do. Then everything would be okay.
Please note, I am NOT trying to take the blame for racism and racist violence off of white people.
I am just saying that, whether we blame ourselves or other people, blame is not a solution. And I am interested in solutions.
We have amazing power. We need to use this power to bring about the changes we need. Blame then becomes a distraction from what will bring about the real changes we deserve.
I am a pragmatist. I am committed to doing what works.
I will be blogging about this further within the next few days.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Against the Execution of Troy Davis (How much is a Black man's life worth?)
Troy Davis waits to be executed for a murder he did not commit. The case against him rests on the flimsiest of evidence.
Many of us are aware of the Exonerations Project and the Center for Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University.
Among other things, this proved what many of us have known for many years – African American men are disproportionately convicted, imprisoned and sentenced to execution.
Troy Davis’s case stands out at this time because he is scheduled for execution, because there is practically no evidence against him, and because the courts have refused to reopen his case. He was given a 30-day stay of execution, but this has already passed.
There was no murder weapon and no physical evidence to convict him. Seven of the nine witnesses against him have withdrawn their testimony, stating that they only provided it under duress.
You can read more about this at Sojourner’s Place.
See also Derrick’s Window
Converstions with Marva
So why is this case being upheld?
Why is a retrial not being granted?
Fans of TV dramas such as CSI and Law and Order would strongly object if these shows depicted such a case. No weapon, no forensic evidence. This plot does not hold together.
But this is real life. And history has shown us time and time again that Black people’s lives are not worth much.
He killed a police officer. He must be guilty, regardless of the lack of evidence.
It just seems like the same old thing to me. String another one up. Lynchings, tasings, legal, state-sponsored executions. It all amounts to the same thing. So much African blood being spilled.
Black life is not worth much.
Meanwhile, the real killer is still out there somewhere.
Black life is not worth much.
Think about Samantha Orobator, the young woman from South London who was scheduled for execution in Laos.
Black life is not worth much.
Amnesty International have called for today to be an International Day of Blogging for Action.
Black life is not worth much. Click here to email or fax Georgia’s Governor Perdue and prove that this is not true.
Many of us are aware of the Exonerations Project and the Center for Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University.
Among other things, this proved what many of us have known for many years – African American men are disproportionately convicted, imprisoned and sentenced to execution.
Troy Davis’s case stands out at this time because he is scheduled for execution, because there is practically no evidence against him, and because the courts have refused to reopen his case. He was given a 30-day stay of execution, but this has already passed.
There was no murder weapon and no physical evidence to convict him. Seven of the nine witnesses against him have withdrawn their testimony, stating that they only provided it under duress.
You can read more about this at Sojourner’s Place.
See also Derrick’s Window
Converstions with Marva
So why is this case being upheld?
Why is a retrial not being granted?
Fans of TV dramas such as CSI and Law and Order would strongly object if these shows depicted such a case. No weapon, no forensic evidence. This plot does not hold together.
But this is real life. And history has shown us time and time again that Black people’s lives are not worth much.
He killed a police officer. He must be guilty, regardless of the lack of evidence.
It just seems like the same old thing to me. String another one up. Lynchings, tasings, legal, state-sponsored executions. It all amounts to the same thing. So much African blood being spilled.
Black life is not worth much.
Meanwhile, the real killer is still out there somewhere.
Black life is not worth much.
Think about Samantha Orobator, the young woman from South London who was scheduled for execution in Laos.
Black life is not worth much.
Amnesty International have called for today to be an International Day of Blogging for Action.
Black life is not worth much. Click here to email or fax Georgia’s Governor Perdue and prove that this is not true.
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