Slavery: Before Emancipation vs. Now

Before "emancipation," slaves were mostly agricultural workers who spent their days outside breathing fresh air. They left the fields at night and returned to cabins where they lived with their families. 21st century slaves live and work in prisons, often far away from their families and friends, and they seldom get outside. On any given day, 80,000 prison slaves are in solitary confinement, some for decades. In many ways, the brutality of slavery in the USA is worse now than before the Civil War.

On July 30, Real Talk with No. 1 Doctors Blogtalkradio Show discussed slavery, then and now. 
Dr. Floyd Harris, Jr. and Dr. Jean Kennedy broadcast at
11pm Eastern. Call 619.393.2837 or listen by computer. 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/realtalk1dr/2013/07/31/real-talk-to-achieve-real-solutions

This conversation began on July 27 when MaryLovesJustice hosted a show featuring family members of prisoners, including Missionary Beverly, who has a son in solitary confinement in Louisiana. Other guests have loved ones who died in prison, and some have relatives or friends facing trials. Listen at this link: 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/realtalk1dr/2013/07/27/real-talk-to-achieve-real-solutions
(Agents may again redirect this link to go to the Blogtalkradio page for this show rather than directly to the radio broadcast itself. Copy and paste the link into a new search field. Please also write to AskDOJ@usdoj.gov and ask that NSA stop censoring Mary Neal or sign the petition at
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/free-mary-neal/ )

The federal prison industry produces 100% of all military helmets, ammunition belts, bullet-proof vests, I.D. tags, shirts, pants, tents, bags, and canteens. Along with war supplies, prison workers supply 98% of the entire market for equipment assembly services; 93% of paints and paintbrushes; 92% of stove assembly; 46% of body armor; 36% of home appliances; 30% of headphones/microphones/speakers; and 21% of office furniture. Airplane parts, medical supplies, and much more. Prisoners are even raising seeing-eye dogs for blind people and processing meat for America's dinner tables. Still think your jobs went overseas? Prisons compete for former union jobs.
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=8289

Below are photos of men recycling computers, women sewing, and a man manufacturing shoes - samples of work done in America's prisons. A video shows a prison labor commercial.

Video: Prison Labor Booms in U.S.A.

http://youtu.be/CySzoJFkTA8

Rev. Floyd Harris, Jr. Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree

We Proudly Announce the Graduation of Dr. Rev. Floyd D. Harris, Jr.

Ecclesia University of Divinity, International
Date: July 27, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 4th Street, Clovis, CA
Contact: Rev. Floyd D. Harris, Jr. (559) 341-6537 email at xyfloyd@aol.com

We invite Rev. Harris' friends and supporters to attend the ceremony wherein Rev. Harris will receive a degree honoris causa from Ecclesia University of Divinity, International. Rev. Harris is being honored with a doctorate degree for making significant sacrifices over the years as he stood for justice, equality and freedom for all people throughout America. Following the the graduation ceremony, there will be a reception at Home Town Buffet in Clovis, California from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for friends, family and supporters. You are invited to come celebrate with us.

Rev. Harris is known to many in the Southwest Fresno area and around the world as political and civil rights leader. He is the Assistant Pastor of New Light For New Life Church of God and the National President of The National Network in Action, a civil and human rights organization.

Rev. Harris submitted a 20-year historical overview of his involvement in civil rights in the San Joaquin Valley and his national and international work to advance human rights. His future plans include launching the Freedom School and continuing civil rights advocacy.

Dr. Harris pictured with his many awards and certificates of appreciation for human rights

Human Rights Leaders and Stevie Wonder: Boycott FL to Repeal the Stand Your Ground Law

Rev. Edward Pinkney, of BANCO.org, has called an immediate boycott of all Florida products, including orange juice and Disney World, until the "Stand Your Ground" law is repealed. Rev. Floyd Harris, of National Network in Action, is making the same call, as are the People's leaders across the country. The "Stand Your Ground" law is used to excuse the killing of blacks, like Trayvon Martin, but it is not used in defense of blacks, like Marissa Alexander, who is serving 20 years for firing a warning shot to avoid a brutal beating by her ex-husband shortly after giving birth. BOYCOTT4JUSTICE!

Boycotting is a highly effective, peaceful protest, as we learned during the civil rights era. Economic boycotts enlist the support of big business for The People's causes. Repeal the racist "Stand Your Ground," law to prevent more murders like Trayvon Martin's wrongful death.

Stevie Wonder gave notice that he will boycott Florida and all other states that have "Stand Your Ground" laws. See his statement below:

"I decided today that until the 'Stand Your Ground' law is abolished in Florida, I will never perform there again," the singer said in Quebec City. "As a matter of fact, wherever I find that law exists, I will not perform in that state or in that part of the world. The truth is that -- for those of you who’ve lost in the battle for justice, wherever that fits in any part of the world -- we can’t bring them back. What we can do is we can let our voices be heard."

The BlackList Pub also called for a boycott against the State of Florida, specifically naming 39 companies with Florida headquarters; the first five are listed below. BlackList Pub wrote: 

If you care about what happened to Trayvon Martin, 

"Boycott Florida"

No vacations, no conventions, no business trips, no cruises, no use of sports arenas, no orange juice, nothing! Simply put, if it has the Florida name on it …”Don’t buy it”

It is completely up to us to change the unjust policies of this state. It’s time to get busy!

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Florida Companies (See BlackList Pub for its complete list)

1. Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL Meg Crofton
2. Publix Supermarkets
3. Tupperware Corporation
4. Carnival Cruise Company, Miami
5. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Miami

This is an International effort.

We are calling on our brothers and sisters and all right-minded people from around the globe to come forth and assist in this righteous effort. 
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Numerous other groups, organizations, and entertainers have joined the boycott against the State of Florida in order to encourage Florida businesses to press for a repeal of the 'Stand Your Ground' law. Some boycotts are also intended to support civil rights charges against Zimmerman, for which there are numerous petitions online.

"Boycott Florida Tourism" on Facebook has nearly 3,000 members 
https://www.facebook.com/boycottfloridatourism

Contacts: 
Rev. Edward Pinkney, BANCO Organization

Website
bhbanco.org
BlogtalkRadio show
blogtalkradio.com/rev-pinkney

Rev. Floyd Harris, National Network in Action

E-mail: xyfloyd@aol.com

BlogtalkRadio Show
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/realtalk1dr

The BlackList Pub
http://theblacklistpub.ning.com/

God allows whatever we allow (Matt. 18:18).