Two years ago, after another poor and Black resident of
Benton Harbor, Michigan, was killed in a police chase, Benton Harbor was rocked by an uprising that lasted several nights and garnered the small town national attention, refocusing the national spotlight on police brutality.
But the nature of our country, our media and our mindsets leaves us with very little memory, and the people of Benton Harbor, across the lake from Chicago, has bave been forgotten.
Reverend Edward Pinkney, who works with the Black Autonomy Network of Community Organizers, has recently been arrested, and called for a
protest rally to continue the struggle on
May 21st, at Noon.
More details will be posted shortly, and it is requested that people begin organizing caravans NOW! Chicago made a big showing two years ago at rallies called for by local activists like Rev. Pinkney, so let's show them that we haven't forgotten.
March to St. Joseph. 7/12/03 Protest
Support Benton Harbor Rebellion -All Out in Support of July 12th March
Activists To Hold Protest July 12 in Benton Harbor, Mich.
Demonstrators march from Benton Harbor to St. Joseph
Democracy Now! Coverage of Benton Harbor Events