[hq2600] URGENT Item: Benton Harbor, MI Civil Rights Struggle

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Friends!
Some of you know that I am on a tour of our country's heartland, visiting
Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois.   We
received a tremendous reception in Benton Harbor, Michigan--a majority black
community that is fighting for its survival against powerful corporate
interests that want to own its pristine beachfront land.  Reverend Edward
Pinkney has been a stallwart fighter for justice in the community and is
leading its resistance to these powerful corporate interests.  I went to
Benton Harbor to support Reverend Pinkney and the people of Benton Harbor
in their struggle for self-determination.  At this meeting, it was clear
that Reverend Pinkney had succeeded in bringing whites and blacks together
in this fight for justice.  And we know that powerful interests view that as
a no-no.  Unfortunately, today, the day after our wonderful rally with the
residents, Reverend Pinkney was picked up by the police for allegedly
violating the terms of his parole to not make "inflammatory statements."
Reverend Pinkney's remarks were published an article in a Chicago
newspaper. I am asking that you please write letters to the people below,
asking for justice for Reverend Pinkney and the people of Benton Harbor.  I
know that our concerted work together will change things.  Thank you for
taking a stand.



ATTORNEY for Reverend Pinkney

Hugh M. Davis

Constitutional Litigation Associates

450 W. Fort St., Ste. 200

Detroit, MI 48226

Governor Jennifer Granholm

P.O. Box 30013

Lansing, MI 48909

517-335-7858

To e-mail the Governor www.michigan.gov/gov

(Click Contact Go., then Share Your Opinion)



Legal Fee Donations (non-profit)

BANCO

1940 Union Street

Benton Harbor, MI 49022



Herald Palladium Newspaper

(Letters to the Editor)

P.O. Box 128

St. Joseph, MI 49085

800-356-4262



Whirlpool Corporation

(World Headquarters & N. American Region)

2000 N. M-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

269-923-5000



Support Rev. Pinkney & Sign Petition:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/624471377








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