Via RaceWire
1. Digg the story so that the national media can pick up on it
2. Contact BART Director Carole Ward Allen and demand that 1) the officers involved be taken off duty without pay and charged and fully prosecuted; 2) there be an independent investigation of the shooting that includes a review of training and hiring practices; and 3) BART establish an independent residents’ review board for the police Call her at 510-464-6095 or email the BART Directors at BoardofDirectors@bart.gov
3. Call the BART police to complain about the officers’ conduct and demand immediate action: Internal Affairs: Sergeant David Chlebowski 510.464.7029,dchlebo@bart.gov; Chief of Police: Gary Gee 510.464.7022, ggee@bart.gov
Call them toll free at 877.679.7000 and press the last four digits of the phone number you wish to reach.
4. Talk it up on your blogs, networks and talk radio shows (call Michael Baisden 877-6BADBOY or Rev. Al, etc. to get this on the national radar)
5. Stay tuned for other actions, protests, etc., especially if you are in the Bay.
Thank you for posting this. I’ll be sure to spread to the word to my friends and family!
Amen to that.
Thanks, Kevin. I live in Oakland, and I’ve been sick about this. It’s great to have something proactive to do.
@Joe, Jack, and Rachel: No, thank you all for getting involved!
keep up the good work!!! can’t expect people to participate if they are not informed!! God bless.
i live in sacramento and have been touched by this situation so much. what happened whas wrong, they arrested the police officer who shot him today. thank god. i will be in oakland tomorrow for the rally in oscar grants name. stuff like this needs to be heard. oscar is a role model and a hero for all young black men… and women! i thought stuff like this was almost gone.