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| We are a group of New York City educators who helped organize a May, 1999 teach-in around the controversial case of Mumia Abu-Jamal as well as the issues it raises about police conduct and the death penalty. This fall, the need for schools to sponsor educational engagement continues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In
1980, Mumia Abu-Jamal was elected president of the Association of Black Journalists
in Philadelphia and was well known for his writings and radio commentary on
the deep-seated racism and brutality of that city’s police force. In 1982, Mumia
was convicted of the murder of a Philadelphia police officer. He has been a
prisoner on death row for 17 years. Mumia's supporters have presented evidence that calls his trial and conviction into serious question. Should Mumia Abu-Jamal get a new trial? This issue raises other important questions for young people, such as: |
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- Is thecriminal
justice system fair? - Should the death penalty be legal? Is it ethical? - Should prisoners be able to speak to the media or publish their writings? - Why is the incarceration rate in the U.S. the highest in the world? |
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| For more information, call 212-561-9570 or email: mumiateachin@yahoo.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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