Do You Plan to Attend HKONJ 2 Saturday, February 9. 2008?

If you plan to attend the second annual rally and march, HKONJ 2, "Historic Thousands on Jones Street" beginning at Chavis Park and marching through downtown Raleigh to the state legislative building, feel free to post your comments.

Here's an overview of the Fourteen Point agenda. The 2008 rally includes a new agenda item on reducing prosecutorial misconduct and providing justice for all people in the criminal justice system.

Look in the right-hand corner of this web site for the list of links to more than 75 partners in HKonJ. If your organization would like to become an HKonJ partner, an official of the organization will need to  write a letter to the NC NAACP saying your organization endorses the 14 points, and how the organization can participate throughout the year to promote the People's Agenda. Please include the name and contact information.  of your organization's HKonJ People's Coalition Coordinator. The letter should be mailed (not e-mailed) to Amina Turner, NC NAACP, 114 West Parrish Street, Durham, N.C. 27701.

Watch and listen to the beginning of a nationwide movement, the first HKonJ rally, held in February of 2007 in Raleigh.

Watch larger version of this video.

Comments

[Jim Buie]

I'll be there. If you plan to attend, post your comments here, or click on the link below to join our Facebook group where you can network with other attendees on working for a progressive agenda in North Carolina all year long.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8916370189

[George G. Hill]

I will attend the HK on J2 simply because the time is now for change and only WE can be the agents that facilitate a new North Carolina and USA.

[Susan]

The WNC Peace Coalition would like to join others in endorsing this event, and we will be sending several members from Asheville to attend. There will be a bus from Asheville, cost is $35 and this is organized by the local NAACP.

Hope we have great weather!

[Dan Besse]

See you at the rally and march February 9.

Dan Besse
Democrat for Lieutenant Governor
www.danbesse2008.org

[Suzanne Geoffroy]

I am an instructor at Cape Fear Community College and plan on bringing a group of students up to Raleigh for the HK on J. Can anyone make suggestions of how we can prepare, or what we need to bring. I've never attended a march and am not quite sure what is to be expected.

Thank you,
Suzanne

[William L. Bingham]

When Rev. Barber spoke to the Congregations for Social Justice in Raleigh, NC on Tuesday, 8 January 08, he spoke about a 14 point plan.
I think it would help me in promoting this event among my church congregants to be able to refer to that plan from this website.

[Hope Marasco]

We plan to bring a delegation of folks from the Social Justice Caucus at the UNC School of Social Work. Last year's event was so inspirational--let's make it even bigger and better this year!

[Olga Morgan Wright]

I plan to attend the event. I am a candidate for a seat in the North Carolina General Assembly. District 58, located in Guilford County, while unique to some, is very akin to the same problems that many black communities throughout the state of North Carolina face. It is unique compared to other districts in our state where the majority of its citizens are not black. It resembles the unfortunate plight of communities throughout North Carolina. In District 58 we suffer with high violent crime rates, the highest drop-out rates in our high schools, higher suspension rates of our children and low high school graduation rates. But that’s not all!! We also have slum lords for landlords and people living in substandard housing because they can’t afford to move or, don’t understand their rights as a renter. With the lowest economic growth in our community how can the citizens of District 58 afford better? People from diverse backgrounds, philosophies and ideas HAVE to come together to bring change and justice!! In order to do that, we have to look carefully at the policies and procedures currently in place that affects OUR lives on a daily basis.

I look forward to meeting many of you on February 9.

Olga

[Pat Smathers]

I look forward to joining the thousands of North Carolinians who believe we can change our state for the better. See you on Saturday.

Pat Smathers
Democrat for Lieutenant Governor
www.patsmathers2008.com

[Jocqueline Protho]

I'll be there

[Hampton Dellinger]

For all the progress NC has made, there is so much more we need to do. I look forward to seeing one and all at HKonJ on Saturday.

Hampton Dellinger
Democrat for Lt. Governor
www.HD08.com

[Michelle Lanier]

Just before the march, right around the corner, a group of us will be discussing the amazing story of resistance, which created the first incorporated, all-black town in the nation: Princeville, NC! I imagine some of our attendees will want to join your ranks, as our program ends just as yours begins.
All the Best,
Michelle
PROGRAM DETAILS:
This Side of the River: Self Determination and Survival in the Oldest Black Town in America
Directed by Drew Grimes and Ryan Rowe
This documentary tells the heroic story of the first incorporated all-African American town of Princeville, N.C.
~Film Screening -- February 9, 2008 -- 10:00 a.m. at the Museum of History AT 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh.
Panel discussion with filmmakers Drew Grimes and Ryan Rowe; historian Earl Ijames and Princeville's Mayer Delia Perkins to follow. Also see the State Capitol's new exhibit, With All Our Rights: North Carolina's First African American Legislators.
For information on this free program call 919-733-4994.

[Gerard A. Morrison]

I'll be there!

I challenge and hope to see all:
-HBCU alumni-especially MEAC & CIAA schools,
-NC A&T Aggies (Aggie Pride!),
-NAACP life members-especially under 40,
-Richmond County and NC Sandhills natives & chapter members,
-Those with MLK Jr./Malcolm et al who've been on hiatus :>)
-Obama supporters, and
-HAMPTON DELLINGER FOR NC LT. GOVERNOR supporters; he's truly "NC's candidate" for NC Lt. Governor!(www.hd08.com)

*Gerard in Hamlet, NC*

[Victor Payne]

I was at the Memorial Auditorium for rally last year and the march to to the legislature to deliver the 14point PEPOLES'
PETITION. I will be there on Saturday with the AFRICAN ADVOCATES AGAINST AIDS based in Wake County. We will march with NC HEALTH FOR ALL as AAAA supports health issues relating to health disparities in community and state.Total of 6 including myself will at Chavis Park.
Forward ever HKonJ!!

[Andre Howell UAW Civil Rights Chair Greensboro]

On behalf of myself and members of the UAW. We will be in attendance and support this movement. I work for a company that has employed union workers for generations. Embracing unions will change the face of NC and its economy.....