CTJC Newsletter: June, 2018

NEWSLETTER June, 2018

MOTHERS OF THE MOVEMENT: A SNAPSHOT "My hope comes from witnessing what is possiblefrom mothers who are organized and determined to fight for change."

-Kilroy Watkins "[My mother's] love and support keeps me sane.Keeps me with hope.

Her love allows me to see life with love instead of hate. A trait I am truly grateful for."

-Yohn Zapata

"My mother is the personification, the archetype of motherhood.

She teaches, she heels, protects, and she loves. " -Michael Johnson "I want the world to know that my mother Ms. Curtistine Deloney has loved, supported, prayed and has never left her one and only son's side through 27 years of incarceration for a crime he didn't commit. " -Javan Deloney

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Mothers of the Movement celebration a success. From the twelve incredibly moving tributes (excerpts featured here) from incarcerated survivors we received, to the rock star planning committee, to the mothers and family members who so courageously and generously lead the way for us all—it was a night of community, celebration, and deep gratitude. It feels only fitting to dedicate this newsletter to the mothers and their families and to share some of their strength and resilience with you all. Enjoy. (Pictures by the amazing Love & Struggle Photos)

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, June 4th Police Violence Support Group 1pm to 2:30pm at CTJC (open to anyone impacted by police violence) Monday, June 11th Police Violence Support Group 1pm to 2:30pm at CTJC (open to anyone impacted by police violence)

"It's like the older I get, the more I soundlike you mom. I would not ever be able to understand the sacrifices you made for me growing up and even now.

You are my heart in human form."

- Abdul-Malik Muhammad

"It's because of her that I am limitlessly taller, stronger, and freakishly resilient. It's because of her that I have a respectable presenceregardless of [the] environment I'm placed in. It's because of the man she made that my daughter adores me."

- Andrew Maxwell

Saturday, June 16th Peope's Forum on Police Crimes and Torture (hosted by CAARPR) 2pm to 5pm at Trinity Unity Church of Christ, 400 95th St. Sunday, June 17th Welcome Home Rally for Victims of Police Torture featuring Angela Davis (hosted by CAARPR) 3pm to 5pm at Trinity Unity Church of Christ, 400 95th St. Monday, June 18th Police Violence Support Group 1pm to 2:30pm at CTJC (open to anyone impacted by police violence) Monday, June 25th Police Violence Support Group 1pm to 2:30pm at CTJC (open to anyone impacted by police violence)

"As a son I speak to all the mothers out there, saying thank you for your love and beauty and protection andloving care always. " -Carl Williams

"I've always told my mother that I was innocent.

And she always said that she believed me.

I'm not sure if her belief was based on my actual innocence or that unapologetic, unconditional love that all mothers have for their children."

-Darrell Fair

"Your love and support is more than any army. Your strength and toughness can break down any wallsof cover-up. Your influence is morepowerful than any legislation thatcomes down, from the highest courts."

-Gerald Reed

"The have stepped up and bared the burden of assisting and helping us out when nobody else could or would."

-Antoine Mason

"Mother's Day is more than justthe one day celebrated in the monthof May. Mother's Day is a lifelong journey towards the greatness you have and share with us all."

-Arnold Day

"[My Mother] was very kind-hearted, down to earth,and she will always live through me andmy kids; because she taught me how to help others."

-Imari Clemons

"[My Mother] abhors the distance that prison has put between her and her son.

And yet through it all she has remained diligent in sticking by my side through letters and the phone."

-Shondell Walker

"Since the passing of my mother, my beloved Aunt Ruth has put her life on hold to take over where my mother left off.

My Aunt Ruth is truly a blessing in my life."

-Tony Anderson