MEDIA ADVISORY
SOLIDARITY RALLY FOR BARRY STILL SCHEDULED!
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2006 at 9:30 amjavascript:InsAdd()
WHERE: DC DISTRICT COURT – 3rd and CONSTITUTION AVENUE, NW
Release Date: January 23, 2006 Contact: Malcolm Wiseman 202-250-0070
Shuta Myoli 202-243-8759
In response to numerous media inquiries, Stand Up! for Democracy in DC Coalition and DC Resist confirm that they remain committed to holding the solidarity rally for former mayor and current Ward 8 DC Council member, Marion Barry, on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 9:30 am. The rally will be held during the scheduled sentencing hearing before Magistrate Judge Deborah A. Robinson at the DC District Court, at 3rd and Constitution Avenue, NW in Washington, DC.
“Let there be no doubt that this rally will go on as scheduled. We are holding this rally for Mr. Barry because he is standing up for democracy by fighting to include those who continue to be shut out of the political and economic system.” stated Stand Up! president Anise Jenkins.
“Stand Up! for Democracy in DC Coalition recognizes that Mr. Barry is a high profile target for non-payment of taxes that the federal government doesn't deserve to get from DC residents. Right now, DC is a federal territory and we are being treated worse than the residents of the other territories,” declared Stand Up! officer Malcolm Wiseman.
“Council member Barry is an example of what thousands of African-Americans go through in the criminal justice system day in and day out,” said Shuta Myoli of DC Resist.
Stand Up! for Democracy in DC Coalition and DC Resist urge all DC residents and others to make a strong turnout. The groups also recommend that supporters mail positive letters on behalf of Mr. Barry to: Magistrate Judge Deborah A. Robinson, District of Columbia District Court, 1225 E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, 333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
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Anise Jenkins
Stand Up! for Democracy in DC Coalition
202-232-2500 x 2
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