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In Fresno, Ca civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Floyd D. Harris, Jr. and the community have protested and made their voices heard about the unjust treatmentof Black males and police brutality within the Fresno community, that include rally's, marches. Harris said any one of those men could have been my son, and that is just unacceptable," proclaimed Rev. Dr. Floyd D. Harris, Jr., Assistant Pastor of New Light for New Life Church of God and the International Presidentof the National Network in Action a civil and human rights organization. "What America has to understand is that when laws were made hundreds of years ago, they were designed for White people and against Black people. It is now time to change these policies and make racists'accountable for their unjust ways. I have protested with Black and Brown (Hispanic) people because both races have come under extreme social misconduct from the police in our system in the past and today. Rodney King, Trayvon Martin and host of other Black males were brutalized and/or murdered by police officers and even with eye witnesses, they were still treated unjustly." Harris has set up many protests throughout the City of Fresno within the last couple of months demanding justice for all. His justice corner, at Fresno St. and C St., is the place where he organizes the community to come together and speak out on various issues. On Sunday, December 14, 2014, Harris, along with the Brown Berets and MAPA, held a protest where his supporters were asked to lay down on the ground in the middle of the intersection to protest equal rights and social justice for everyone. Harris proclaims that "Blacks have been discriminated against for over 400 years trying to survive in a white society, and even though we have made significant progress in regards to social awareness and equality, it's just not enough. Even if we have to start recalling our leaders that are in position to make change, then that is what we must do to continue to fight for progress. Our lives do matter." Harris stated that he is Half Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Half Malcolm X. " I will fight for social justice and equality peacefully and by any means necessary. Iwill always fight for the truth and stand on the truth. Our residents must understand that they are taxpayers and that law enforcement has an obligation to respect and uphold human rights in our community." Harris also noted that there has been at least 80 individuals that have been murdered by the police since Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer has been in office, over 170 police officers that have been involved in shootings in general and 37 police officers who are repeat offenders of firing a weapon. Eight of those police officers have been involved in three or more shootings and one officer, in particular, has shot a total of six people. "Our tax dollars are being spent on civil rights settlements and court costs and it puts a burden on ourcommunity. I, along with my allies, are prepared to inform and more importantly warn the residents of Fresno that their lives and the lives of their sons matter, but are in danger." Harris and the NNIA is a member of the Fresno Coalition Against Police Brutality. Other organizations of the FCAPB are the Fresno Brown Berets, California PrisonMoratorium Project, Real Talk #1 Drs, New Light For New Life Church Of God, Dr. Harris Keeping It Real Tv Show, Fresno Immigrant Youth in Action and CopBlockFresno. Their mission is to end police repression and the criminalization of a generationseeking justice for all victims of police violence. He also founded and participatesin Blogtalkradio Realtalk #1 Drs. with Dr. Jean Kennedy, discussing community and human rights issues. Harris and the Fresno Coalition Against Police Brutality held a rally and marches for justice on behalf of Black and Brown males on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the intersection of Kings Canyon Blvd. and Chestnut Ave. He will also hosting future rally's ,marches and other demonstrations throughout the city in the up coming months as well as traveling to other cities to help demonstrate in alliance with residents who are fighting for basic human rights. Contact: Rev. Floyd D. Harris, Jr. Email: xyfloyd@aol.com (559) 790-4277.
Rev. Dr. Floyd D. Harris Jr., National President of The National Network in Action, a civil and human rights organization, with The Mexican-American Political Association, The Fresno Brown Berets, and New Light for New Life Church of God, together held a community rally against police brutality, harassment, racial profiling, excessive force & deadly force.
On a Sunday evening over 100 People gathered at the corner of Arthur & Strother where Mr. Jerel Stanfield was shot in the head, leg, and in the back, on Easter Sunday. The African America community came out to receive information on Cop Watch and Know Your Rights When Confronted by Police. Civil Right leader Rev. Floyd D. Harris Jr. said, "when Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer can laugh in a press conference while former city council member Jerry Duncan who was planning to run for Mayor of Fresno who said, “ Make no mistake about they are Terrorist (making reference to “ Black People “). They are much like terrorist like those people in Iraq who are blowing up innocent people". On August 29, 2007 Chief Jerry Dyer said he was launching Operation West Side with a simple approach to eliminate black gangs which means to MURDER them (http://www.youtube.com/watchv=nhnR8zlCjDM).
Rev. Harris said it’s business as usually with Fresno Police Department giving our kids a hot dog and a bounce house, pat them on head at the age of 5 years old, and then shoot them in the head or back when they get older. Rev. Harris said the black community has a constitutional right and human right to protest against police brutality, harassment, racial profiling, excessive force & deadly force. Pastor Paul Mc Coy from New Light for New Life Church of God said the solution is not just for our community but we must set the example for all community so we can hold each other accountable. We as a community and a neighborhood must understand what goes on, has a direct relationship with our daily behavior. The bible tells us “My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4v6). Where there is an absent of knowledge, destruction will fill the void. We destroy ourselves as well as those who live outside our neighborhoods, will destroy us.
Gloria Hernandez educated those gathered on the amounts of money we are losing as tax payers defending Chief Dyer while many city jobs are being lost or contracted out to private industries. The discrimination complaint filed by two deputy chiefs was settled prior to going to trial. The two deputy chiefs and their attorney won $100,000 while we the taxpayer paid Dyer’s Hollywood contracted attorney over $800.000 to quietly settle this case. If Dyer is not a racist or anti-woman or anti elderly cops then why did he not go to a jury trial? Gloria expressed concern that there are too many ongoing cases that the city quietly settles prior to going to court and the Department has 28 repeat shooters who feel free to kill because they carry a badge. (See Color lines online magazine April 2010.) Juan Avitia, National President of the Mexican-American Political Association (MAPA), supported the rally & made the point that police dressed up in ski masks & carrying military assault weapons descended into west Fresno armed with what appears to be a "tank" and ready for war. This is something never done in the more upscale parts of town. In addition, Avitia noted that the police continuously justify their actions with the defense that a suspect was "appearing to reach in his pants for what might have been a gun". Yet in the latest shooting the young black male was shot in the back. A young Mexican male also suffered on the east side of Fresno in 2012.
During the event on Sunday, black men and community members walked up to the microphone and said they saw everything that happen yet the Fresno Bee and the TV Stations are not printing the truth because they never talk to us and there is two sides to a story. The citizens are outraged at the Fresno Police Department in how they brought danger and a hostile environment to a quiet community on Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday is a historical day for African Americans and many others, faiths and family to enjoy. However, on this particular Easter Sunday, people were placed in the middle of gun fire by the Fresno Police Department who tried to execute Mr. Jerel Stanfield by shooting him in the head, leg, and in the back. In addition, chief Jerry Dyer appears to have over-reacted to "threat" to his officers by "gang members" and has launched an all out war on the community, including arming his officers in a paramilitary manner & terrorizing black & brown people under the claim that his officers were threatened.
The Fresno Police Department has a history of shooting and killing many people of color who have been unarmed. As to the latest situation, there were children who were playing and witnessed the Fresno Police shoot Mr. Stanfield in the head and past out. There was no counseling services offered to the children and family who witnessed this plan of execute by the Fresno Police. This history includes the deliberate hunting & killing of Joaquin Figueroa in 2006, a disturbing assassination by Fresno police officers that haunts our community to this day. Why do Fresno Police Shoot at citizens who have not shot at them? Why did the Fresno Police and the local Fresno Government call Black males and the Black community in Fresno a "Terrorist"? The Fresno Police Department does not have the right to be the JUDGE, JURY, AND EXECUTIONER
There will be a Copwatch and Know Your Right When Confronted By Police Officers April 20, 2013 at New Light For New Life Church of God 1106 W. Woodward Fresno, Ca 93706 Contact: Rev. Floyd D. Harris Jr (559) 213-5886 or Juan Avitia ( 559 ) 977 - 42476
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A coalition of teachers and education activists gathered today to announce an effort to recall Fresno Unified school board member Tony Vang.
A group calling itself Community United For Education Justice held a news conference this afternoon outside the downtown headquarters of the Fresno Unified School District to announce an effort to recall Dr. Tony Vang from his seat as a school board trustee.
Earlier this year, an investigation by the Fresno Bee raised questions about Vang's legal status as a school board member, after critics claimed he did not live in the Fresno Unified District, as required by law. The Bee's investigation revealed that Vang had registered to vote at a home he owns in the Clovis Unified School District.
Javier Guzman says if the recall group gathers enough signatures, it may seek a special election to replace Vang in early 2013, if he doesn't choose to resign first.
"The intention of the group is to begin gathering signatures to recall Mr. Vang in September, and put forward a qualified candidate to replace him if he chooses not to step down."
Vang stepped aside as president of the school board in June, but did not resign his seat as a trustee. Mai Summer Vue, a member of the Fresno Teachers Association says that's not good enough.
"He's still on the board, he's still making major decisions that impact negatively our children's education and lives in this community. He should not be a voting voice, he should completely step down. He's not representing the district, he doesn't live in the district."
In order to force a recall election, the group would need to gather signatures from 25 percent of the people in the McLane High School area who voted in the last election.
A spokesperson for Vang released a statement today claiming that his client is in compliance with the requirements for his board seat and that he does not intend to resign.
Vang has been a consistent supporter of Fresno Unified superintendent Michael Hanson, who has faced increasing criticism in recent years from the Fresno Teachers Association and other groups over his handling of district affairs.