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Re: New St. Sign was Unvieled: “Young Lords Way”. My Personal Experience With That Corner

Franklin David Flores — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 10:41:16 -0000

Awesome story Julio. I was just a little boy & was also present in that same church that same exact day. My Dad took me to pay our respect to a fallen soldier of the Young Lord. I remember the Young Lord with the RIFLE & just knew how wierd it felt someone having one in Public let alone in a church. But someone had to take a stand for such a young life who was taken from us so early in life. I remember going to the casket & his body was protected with a glass or plastic shield so no one could touch him. He was a very handsome young man with the young lords military hat on like the one che guevara use to always wear. So yes my friend that also affected me greatly & it was like yesterday to me. Thank u for this memory & i am so happy they have a street sign called the YOUNG LORDS WAY, ESPECIALLY ON 111ST. LEX AVE WHERE I LIVED MOST OF MY LIFE.

Re: New St. Sign was Unvieled: “Young Lords Way”. My Personal Experience With That Corner

Sandy Moya — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:13:06 -0000

Julio, I had no clue you were a young lord. Wow!!!

Re: New St. Sign was Unvieled: “Young Lords Way”. My Personal Experience With That Corner

Rosa — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 09:58:05 -0000

Thank you for sharing your story Julio! I didn't realize you ran with the young lords...quite inspiring and I can certainly relate to both not knowing about my roots until after high school and also being placed in a situation unknowing what was about to go down in Vieques for our struggle to get the navy out..all in all that situation helped to change the course of our history....congrats to you and all the young lords for their courage and sacrifices to make conditions better for our communities!

Re: Mandela & Oscar López Rivera

JoseMLopezSierra — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:16:33 -0000

Dear Partner,

After the approval of the 33rd United Nations’ resolution by consensus on June 23, 2014 asking the United States (US) to immediately decolonize of Puerto Rico, we should work together to force the United States government to comply with it.

The facts that the United States government has maintained Puerto Rico as its colony for 116 years, has had Oscar López Rivera in prison for 33 years for fighting for Puerto Rico decolonization, and has ignored 33 UN resolutions to decolonize Puerto Rico, confirm that the US government has no intentions of ever decolonizing Puerto Rico. Therefore, we need to form a tsunami of people to force the US to comply with the 33 resolutions.

We should peacefully protest at least 3 times a year until we achieve our goal. The first one will be a march up to the US Courthouse in Puerto Rico on the Abolition of Slavery Day on March 22. The second will be another march in Puerto Rico on a day before the UN’s Puerto Rico decolonization hearing. The third one will be a protest in New York City on the same day the UN holds its Puerto Rico decolonization hearing.

These 3 protests are indispensable, because those who have colonies don’t believe in justice for all.

Sincerely,

José M López Sierra
Jlop28vislophis@gmail.com
Comité Timón del Pueblo
United Partners for the Decolonization of Puerto Rico
www.TodosUnidosDescolonizar...

Re: Mandela & Oscar López Rivera

JoseMLopezSierra — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:21:03 -0000

Dear Partner,

Now that the First Oscar – Mandela March in Puerto Rico is history, we can now begin to work on making an even bigger success of The First Oscar Mandela Protest in New York City. This year’s Puerto Rican Day Parade in New
York City a week before our protest will be dedicated to our political prisoner Oscar López Rivera.

On Monday, June 23, 2014, the United Nations (UN) will be discussing again Puerto Rico’s colonial relationship with the United States. The UN is in its third decade trying to eradicate colonialism from the world, because of the belief that it
constitutes a threat to world peace. Since this date is a week later than usual, our committee decided to have 2 protests
this year.

On the Monday, June 16, 2014, the day after Fathers’ Day, we will have our first protest in the park across from the UN on 46th Street and First Avenue from 8 AM to 5 PM to show the world that we too believe that colonialism is a crime against humanity. On the same day of the hearing, Monday June 23, we will have the second one. We
will have a press conference in New York City to inform the public of the latest details of these event. We will need as many people at the protest as possible to make the government of the United States (US) comply with the 32 UN resolutions asking the US to decolonize immediately Puerto Rico. After this many resolutions, it is obvious that the US does not want to.

President Obama recently showed the government of the United States’ hypocrisy about human rights. In
his memorial ceremony speech, he had only praise for Nelson Mandela. He, however, has refused, despite the enormous pressure from Puerto Rico and the rest of the world, to release from prison Oscar López Rivera who is doing exactly what Mandela did. Oscar has already spent 6 more years in prison than the 27 that Mandela served. The US is happy when other countries decolonize their colonies, but the US wants to keep hers. What kind of democracy is this? Obviously, those who have colonies don’t believe in justice for all.

Please tell your friends about this important protest for Oscar López Rivera’s release from prison, and to achieve what he has spent his life on, the decolonization of Puerto Rico.

We will have a sheet of paper so that whoever who wants to get involved in the planning of this yearly permanent event in New York City can provide us with your contact information. If you wish, you can also email me right now at jlop28vislophis@yahoo.com.

We look forward to greeting old and new partners in our struggle to provide real justice for all!

Sincerely,
José M López Sierra
www.TodosUnidosDescolonizar...
Because, rights are not requested, they are demanded!

Re: Reflections From My Campaign & The Latest Health Statistics On The Bronx

Jose — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 19:37:17 -0000

very good article and you are so correct. Bronx politicians just speak of the the good things, "Bronx bouncing back, on the rise." that's all good. But as you say if they don't even talk about the serious problems we have, then how can we expect them to help change it?

Re: My Reflection On Campaign Finance – It needs some Tweeking.

ThankGod Adeyemi LaCrown — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:30:28 -0000

Truth is diamond. CFB is meant to satisfy the need of certain people and not just the bold and the courageous that want to effect the change in our community

Re: Mandela & Oscar López Rivera

JoseMLopezSierra — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:06:43 -0000

Dear Partners,

Join The First Oscar – Mandela Protest in Puerto Rico on Saturday, March 22, 2014, on the Abolition of Slavery Day, to peacefully protest for the decolonization of Puerto Rico and the release of our political prisoner Oscar López Rivera. It is the perfect day to protest the enslavement of Puerto Rico by the government of United States.

We will march from the Roosevelt Avenue Urban Train Station at 2 PM to the United States Court in Puerto Rico on Chardón Street in Hato Rey.

If you belong to any particular group, feel free to bring your flags and signs to our protest. We want it to be a collective effort involving everyone who believes that colonialism is a crime against humanity and a threat to world peace. We need to have as many people as possible, because those who practice or accept colonialism, don’t believe in justice for
all!

Un abrazo,
José
www.TodosUnidosDescolonizar...

Re: Did Racism Dictate The Postal Service’s Planned Sale Of Yhe Bronx GPO?

Pedro — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:03:10 -0000

crazy and then they celebrate landmarking the interior as if that settles the issue

Re: Student Strikers Start Mass Civil Disobedience Actions

denisa raluca — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 08:41:29 -0000

See the option that http://vip-escorte.com says Publish?

Re: Boricuas For Positive Image Founders On ABC-TV Show This Sunday

Brandusescu AnaMaria — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 08:37:58 -0000

Medical Coder and am certified through AAPC http://vip-escorte.com (American Academy of
Professional Coders) my boys both received their bachelors degree and
are hard workers and I am still

Re: Puerto Rican Civil Rights Groups, Community Leaders and Mothers Call on NYS and NYC Government Candidates and Leaders to Address Puerto Rican Disparities

miguel velez — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 21:36:51 -0000

OMG!!!!!! Thank you all for your none HELP !!!!!
I think I will call the NAACP help for crying out Load ....

Re: Puerto Rican Civil Rights Groups, Community Leaders and Mothers Call on NYS and NYC Government Candidates and Leaders to Address Puerto Rican Disparities

miguel velez — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:22:26 -0000

I need Help !!!! Don't know where to turn ????
While sharing a story with some of the parents in the school About how I thought the lesson was offensive to me ... .. the principle call the police on me.. so I took it to the school board ..and the school board seen fit to destroy me and make an example out of me this is an actual video .. My Name is Miguel Velez ( 1-570-223-8596 ) if you can help feel free to call me !!!! http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Re: PR Parade: Another Year, Another Issue & Some History

Ed García Conde — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:11:19 -0000

Excellent article! I would also add to this insightful piece that our very own folks have stained our flags by putting on images of coquis, boxers, gallos and the likes on our flag that have absolutely NO PLACE on our beautiful flag.

Re: PR Parade: Another Year, Another Issue & Some History

Julio — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:13:58 -0000

Congratulations Mr. Pabón. I enjoy reading your blog because you always keep it real. It's not Coors that insults our community as much as we who allow this to happen. As you rightfully explain, the board of directors (who I presume are all Puerto Rican, and Latino) are the ones to really blame for allowing these insults to happen. As you point out, these folks are really out of touch. But as you well point out, the parade has a marketing company to promote and secure sponsorship. That marketing company should be fired if they don't see how insulting these ideas approved by the board are. This company is either a rubber stamp for the board, or so interested in making money that they don't care what is promoted. Finally, thank you on behalf of many of us proud Ricans for having the courage to do what you did back then in the 70's to make sure that our community was respected. We owe you big!

Re: The Statehood Vote In Puerto Rico

joelc@gmail.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:35:15 -0000

watch your spelling, bro. And do not use the word "thousand" when it's already presumed! Just write the number - we're smart enough to figure out numbers.

Re: THOUGHTS ON EVELINA

Miguel Nales — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:44:40 -0000

my eyes flooded,,, a tear shall not fall for,,, if it is not for joy... our eyes where open and our hearts soothed,,, to invision a world where our children can understand the true measure--- of humility-- compassion-- compromise-- tolerance--and respect for oueselves and our fellow men,, brothers and sisters--- and most above all, our sons-- our daughters... you have made your nest eve as solemnly as the sparrow in the spring,, thank you momita,, we shall not forget- know now you spreed your wings knowing we will alway be the wind beneath them--- you shall find true joy on flight as we will continue the fight

Re: El Bronx Was The Best Place To Survive The Hurricane.

liz Figueroa — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:53:49 -0000

YEAH! WHO IS TALKING NOW? I live in an apartment on the Concourse and my Mom in a house on Castle Hill. None of us lost lighting, water or suffered any harm. Thank God for small miracles. It was great to get out and get food and walk around the day after SANDY!

Re: South Bronx And Third World Election Tactics

Blanca — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:09:52 -0000

This encourages me to consider throwing my hat in the ring for the next Council election and use that to educate to the injustice that takes place in the South Bronx when it comes to elections. If this is what an elected official believes that they can get away with, just imagine what she and her cohorts are doing behind the scene? Shame on all the other elected officials and leaders who remain silent to this injustice, but are the first to say something when it occurs in another country.

Re: South Bronx And Third World Election Tactics

Blanca — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:01:15 -0000

Totally agree

Re: South Bronx And Third World Election Tactics

Jaime-The Maestro Emeric — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:59:19 -0000

She broke the rules and therefore should be disqualified from elective office. No one should be above the Law and as a Candidate she can NOT claim ignorance to Election Law. In addition, ALL election workers are trained to ensure there is no electioneering within 100 feet of the polls, Arroyo should have been both removed and the record noted and event reported immediately in accordance to the Rule of Law and/or alternatively, the police should have been notified. To show total disregard for the Law and deliberately flaunt election law, Arroyo should be both sanctioned and not be allowed to serve in any capacity as an Elected Official. Punto!

Re: Bringing More Democracy To The Bronx Needs To Be County Platform

Venancio Catala — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:44:34 -0000

At what point do you say the people are not as dumb as you peg them and are just not supportin the unwashed.....

Re: Bringing More Democracy To The Bronx Needs To Be County Platform

liz Figueroa — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:40:59 -0000

This article should be shared with family and friends. We need to know that we have alternative candidates to school ourselves about. Because the local established politicians have resosurces, the names of those they support are put out and known (though little is discussed about their platforms). It is time to take hold of what is going on in our Borough!

Re: Bringing More Democracy To The Bronx Needs To Be County Platform

José — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:16:48 -0000

If the Bronx could elect these 3 progressive candidates they would truly start the revolution that the borough has needed for a long time. Bronx needs to wake up and seize this opportunity.

Re: Bringing More Democracy To The Bronx Needs To Be County Platform

Blanca — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:08:42 -0000

As I read this article it never seems to amaze me how as people of this community should realize, how much change is needed. People wake up and smell the coffee change is much needed in this community. And only you can help this new devoted
Elected official who truly want to help and better this community the poorest congretional borough.