Category: Jena 6

Elliot Williams presents unique expression of his Jena Rally Experience

Elliot Williams presents unique expression of his Jena Rally Experience

I FINALLY have a chance to share with you an audio diary put together by Bro. Elliot Williams.  I had the opportunity to walk the streets of Jena with Bro. Elliot, who had his MP3 recorder in hand as we marched.   He has put the sounds of Jena in...

10 Opinions/Observations from September 20th rally in Jena, Louisiana

10 Opinions/Observations from September 20th rally in Jena, Louisiana

I have had a chance to collect my thoughts since last Thursday's historic rally in Jena, Louisiana, and I wanted to share with you some of my thoughts about the events of the day. 1. Black is Beautiful The suggestions that everyone wear black made the visual impact of last...

Howard Witt/Chicago Tribune expose racial unrest in Jena, Louisiana

Howard Witt/Chicago Tribune expose racial unrest in Jena, Louisiana

Many of you may remember Howard Witt, Southwest Bureau Chief for the Chicago Tribune, who’s coverage of the ShaQuanda Cotton case garnered national attention for she and her situation. Mr. Witt now has a story out of Jena, a small town in Louisiana that has experienced heightened racial tensions over...