5 executions in 7 days.
We are a sick nation.
#EndTheDeathPenalty
There are 5 executions set over a week's span in the US. That's the most in decades https://t.co/RkJI7ZTn8Y
After 27 years in prison, Floyd was given his second chance after his life sentence was commuted. “I want to find ways to give back to my community. That’s what is most important to me.”
The State’s case has fallen apart, there’s substantial evidence that Mr. Johnson is innocent, and both the District Attorney in Birmingham and the lead prosecutor from Mr. Johnson’s 1998 case support a new trial. So, WHY is Mr. Johnson still on death row?
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I was taking care of a patient the other day who was very seriously injured. And I stepped out to talk to his family briefly and give them an update. For context, he was Black. I told them what was going on quickly and asked if they had any questions. And this is what they said.
BREAKING: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds just restored voting rights to tens of thousands of Iowans with former convictions by executive order. This comes with no requirements to pay off fees and fines.
Freedom, freedom, I can't move; freedom, cut me loose!
Freedom! Freedom! Where are you?
Cause I need freedom, too!
I break chains all by myself, won't let my freedom rot in hell! Hey! I'ma keep running cause a winner don't quit on themselves!!
Happy Juneteenth!!
Like yeah, open correctional gates in higher desert; open our mind as we cast away oppression: open the streets and watch our beliefs; And when they carve my name inside the concrete I pray it forever reads FREEDOM!
@VisitNewOrleans put together a list of Black owned restaurants, attractions, nightlife, shops, tour companies and accommodations in New Orleans. See their recommendations here: https://t.co/ooGiDGkWAM
@hellajuneteenth suggests that in addition to demanding the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday, you can also: Support Black businesses and “donate to community orgs who have Black board members working to create advancement for multi-generational Black Americans."
Although Juneteenth celebrates the end of one form of slavery, we must demand that all forms of modern slavery also be abolished. According to the 13th amendment slavery is illegal, "except as a punishment for a crime." Watch @ava's documentary "13th" to learn more.
Toforest Johnson has spent over two decades on death row as an innocent man. District attorney, Danny Carr, did the right thing in asking for his conviction to be overturned. Justice is long overdue for Mr. Johnson.
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