[Tens of] Thousands of Protesters Gather for the Jena 6

BBC Coverage of the Sept. 20th Protest for the Jena 6 I'm really blown away by response to the situation of the Jena 6 and thought I'd pull together some mainstream sources to get a sense of the visibility of today's protest.  I haven't seen official numbers but reports range from thousands to … [Read more...]

Mixtapeshow.net Drops Jena 6 Podcast

The Mixtapeshow.net has dropped Mixtape 88 - The Jena 6.  Haven't had a chance to listen to it yet but here's a bit from Dex Digital:A few days ago I posted a call for messages from the community on this situation, and got literally dozens of calls, which I’ve also added into the mix. … [Read more...]

Jena 6: Empowerment Concert, Rally in Jena, David Bowie Donates $10k to Legal Defense

Free The Jena 6 T-Shirt - [I got one & they look good with crisp readable-at-a-distance printing.] Whoa, this is great!  The Jena 6 Empowerment Concert scheduled for September 29th in Birmingham, Alabama will feature Nick Cannon, Lloyd, Baby Boy, Sean P, Twista, Tank, Jagged Edge, Killer … [Read more...]

Voice Your Support for the Jena 6 via The Mixtape Show

Dex Digital is working on a Jena 6 Episode of The Mixtape Show and you've got a couple of days to call in and get your thoughts included.  Click through to his blog for the number and more info on what you might contribute. And if you've shown your support for the Jena 6 on your blog or website … [Read more...]

Please Support the Jena 6 Directly

A lot of money intended for the Jena 6 defense has been going to other organizations. Currently the only way to be sure your money is getting to them is to send it directly to:Jena 6 Defense CommitteePO Box 2798Jena, LA71342 You can also donate directly online.  The Color of Change folks are … [Read more...]