I would like to express on behalf of the October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation, complete solidarity with all those who have come out in opposition to the criminal actions of the Toledo Police.



This savage attack upon Trevor Casey by two thugs dressed in the uniform of the state shows once again the true nature of “policing” in the black community.



It is obvious to anyone who has seen the video footage of the… Continue

I would like to express my complete support for and solidarity with the rebellion of the people of Oakland in response to the MURDER of Oscar Grant. It gladdens me to see that there are still those who, when confronted with vicious assaults upon the people by the forces of occupation, rise up in determined resistance and demand justice for the people.



The fact that the protest began peacefully, and later exceeded the confines of the typical non-violent protest is not something to… Continue

October 22, 2008

13th Annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality,

Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation We ask you to endorse this call for action. Check www.october22.org for events in your area. Write to info@october22.org to become part of organizing an event in your area on October 22nd.



Why do we need to act on October 22, 2008?

The current economic crisis looms large in people’s thinking, and the media talks endlessly about the upcoming… Continue

On October 22, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio, 65 people gathered at Luke Easter Park in response to the call issued by the local organizing committee of the October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation, and marched on the city’s 4th district police station. Chants of "No Justice, No Peace," and "Take the Fight to the Streets" could be heard from half a mile away.



The 4th district police station is known throughout the city of… Continue