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DESCRIPTION:July 8, 2013 is a day we remember to never forget the torture the state of 
 California willingly inflicts on human lives. On that day, 30,000 prisoners 
 followed the lead of their fellow prisoners locked in solitary confinement 
 and refused to eat. By one account, close to 100 people went without eating 
 for 59 days before agreeing to eat in exchange for serious concessions from 
 the California Department of Corrections.\n\nIn Santa Cruz, at least 37 
 prisoners joined the statewide strike to protest the inhumane conditions 
 they are forced to live in. At least 5 people have died in the local jail 
 since August, and according to the recently released Grand Jury report, 
 these deaths were preventable. We join this day of action to amplify the 
 voices of those inside and continue organizing & educating with our 
 community to end the violence of imprisonment. \n\nWhile certain changes 
 have been made, we must carry forward the fight of the courageous hunger 
 strikers until long-term solitary confinement is abolished in Santa Cruz 
 and California.\n\nOn Tuesday afternoon, allies across the state will 
 participate in rolling hunger strikes and hold local actions. Here in Santa 
 Cruz, we will gather at 6:30pm at the Water & Pacific Ave. Clocktower to 
 make these struggles against torture and criminalization visible! Bring 
 banners, candles, or signs to contribute.\n\nSponsored by California 
 Families to Abolish Solitary Confinement \n& co-sponsored by:\n\nYouth 
 Justice Coalition, SFV 2nd Chance Scholarship, Catrinas del Barrio, Center 
 for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, Global Women's Strike, Family 
 Unity Network, Reverend "Cecil" Chip Murray, Women of Color/GWS, Martin 
 Luther King Coalition of Greater LA, Sin Barras, Every Mother is a Working 
 Mother, FACTS, Fair Chance Project, Veterans for Peace LA, Prisoner Hunger 
 Strike Solidarity, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, 
 National Religious Campaign Against Torture, Touch Ministries, Peoples' 
 Action for Rights and Community, SCCCCOR\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/07/05/18758296.php
SUMMARY:CA Hunger Strike Anniversary: A Day of Remembrance and Commitment
LOCATION:Town Clock, corner of Pacific Avenue and Water Street, Santa Cruz
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2014/07/05/18758296.php
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