Supporting the Prison Hunger Strikers at 'Hunger for Justice' (part 2)

by Alex Darocy (alex [at] alexdarocy.com)

Thu, Aug 8, 2013 1:19PM

Videos from the Hunger for Justice rally held in Santa Cruz on July 31. Hunger for Justice was an international day of protests and events held in solidarity with the prisoners on hunger strike in state detention facilities across California since July 8. [Videos: Speakers Willow and Simba Kenyatta, Poem by Isaac Collins, 'Fuck the Police' march chant at Santa Cruz County Jail]

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30,000 prisoners in California state prisons began the hunger strike on July 8, and their five core demands are:

1. End Long-Term Solitary Confinement
2. Abolish the Debriefing Policy, and Modify Gang Status Criteria
3. End Group Punishment & Administrative Abuse
4. Provide Adequate & Nutritious Food
5. Expand & Provide Constructive Programming

To read more about the 'Hunger for Justice' rally in Santa Cruz, and to view photos and more videos, see:

Supporting California and Santa Cruz Prison Hunger Strikers at 'Hunger for Justice'
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/08/02/18740854.php

Alex Darocy
http://alexdarocy.blogspot.com/

§Simba Kenyatta

by Alex Darocy

Thu, Aug 8, 2013 1:19PM