As African women and their descendents, we have watched as our families and communities destabilized by the massacre of our black men, today let us join our voices and declare ENOUGH IS ENOUGh!!
We’ve been quiet too long,. A national reporter asked me Why are African Americans in our city so quiet, when it keeps happening again and again.
I simply ask our community, is the real issue body cams?or MURDER????
Don’t allowThe primary issue to be secondary!
Too often, when the tragic events in our community don’t affect us directly, many of us Black men go about our daily lives with little urgency to act when another Black life is unnecessarily ended. It is important that we come together now, in the spirit of ubuntu, to lead the demand for change. Enough is enough!
I have been a community activist/advocate since 1975! I am thankful to my lord, to have survived many years of oppression, unfair policies, and systems in the country! This has been a divided America from its inception! The former president from 2016 election and too many of the current politicians still embrace oppression, unfairness of black people, and people of color! Despite this oppression, unfairness and down right racism, we black people remain strong in faith, love our families and help our communities! So enough is enough! The change has to be made by the 63 million people and the politicians who embrace oppression, racism and unfairness! There hate and hearts must change!
I am a Mother/Grandmother raised all my life in Columbus, Ohio. I once use to love my community and city that I live in. Now this is no longer my feelings. As I see the openly racism towards people of color be it in the grocery store or Macy’s Tuttle Mall Easton Grove City and even restaurants. Not to mention the corporate market of job placement and respect of our culture in the workplace. I believe that it truly starts at the top GOVERNMENT. There are police that have always (in my opinion) been the only gang that gets away with murder, assault mental and verbal abuse, just because they carry a gun and wear a badge. What makes them any different than a civilian who is working and paying taxes that gets charged with a felony who loses everything and has to start all over? ENOUGH IS ENOUGH and it’s time to POLICE THE POLICE
I pray a covering daily over my my sons and grandsons as they leave their homes going to work and or school not only for the safety but for God to give them wisdom also. My concerns are much deeper than just police. It’s sad that we also have such a high volume of Black on Black Violence. So if I was a police officer in this community and had to always go to crime scene after crime scene day after day, I would probably be thinking like….Well if they kill each other, then what would it matter if I killed one also.? IJS!
LET’S GET TO THE ROOT.
We need fathers to to fatherless. Mothers to the motherless, family is not always blood related. IT TAKES A VILLIAGE.
It has been far to long that black people in this United States of America have lived with the uneven scales of justice administered by law enforcement officers in the streets of our communities and in the judicial systems housed in courts and court houses and we need to hold the leaders of this country accountable be they Black or White or of Brown Color Enough Has Been to much Otis Redding said a change got come.
To have effective change in how law enforcement interacts with communities of color will take a culture shift within the police department. The FOP contract must be renegotiated to allow the Civilian Review Board to be effective in their purpose, of holding officers accountable for their actions. The Mayor and police chief would have to be change agents to lead the changes of reducing the overuse of force, providing transparency, and opening up communication between the community and the police force. Enough is Enough, but we must keep the pressure on, or all efforts will fade away, and they will be conducting business as usual.
It is far overdue to recognize us as people and to respect our humanity. We are not serving class citizens and we deserve the same protections that everyone else is afforded.
Search me, God, and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139: 23-24
I have personally sought after justice for all in our Judicial and social community to balance equality in our Judicial system and society. Columbus is #1 in the nation for police murder black people especially black men. In 2011 the FBI reported that our police departments have been infiltrated by While Supremacists up to 90% through out the nation.
My group exercises the power of public response and is ready to place the bigger plan in motion.
Carol Stegall
As African women and their descendents, we have watched as our families and communities destabilized by the massacre of our black men, today let us join our voices and declare ENOUGH IS ENOUGh!!
Michael O Carter
I am in support of this initiative.
Rev. Dr. Tim Ahrens
I support this initiative 100%. I stand with you. Let me know how I can help.
Jordan Miller III
The trauma and conditioning must end. Enough Is Enough!
Ervin Smith
It is time. Thanks !!!
Deacon Hooper
Thanks for writing the letter! We definitely need to stand up and demand police accountability.
Dr. Jefferey P . Kee
We’ve been quiet too long,. A national reporter asked me Why are African Americans in our city so quiet, when it keeps happening again and again.
I simply ask our community, is the real issue body cams?or MURDER????
Don’t allowThe primary issue to be secondary!
Terence Hinton
It’s time for New Leadership!
Roger E Madison
Too often, when the tragic events in our community don’t affect us directly, many of us Black men go about our daily lives with little urgency to act when another Black life is unnecessarily ended. It is important that we come together now, in the spirit of ubuntu, to lead the demand for change. Enough is enough!
michael campbell
I have been a community activist/advocate since 1975! I am thankful to my lord, to have survived many years of oppression, unfair policies, and systems in the country! This has been a divided America from its inception! The former president from 2016 election and too many of the current politicians still embrace oppression, unfairness of black people, and people of color! Despite this oppression, unfairness and down right racism, we black people remain strong in faith, love our families and help our communities! So enough is enough! The change has to be made by the 63 million people and the politicians who embrace oppression, racism and unfairness! There hate and hearts must change!
Kimberly M Gentry-Westbrook
I am a Mother/Grandmother raised all my life in Columbus, Ohio. I once use to love my community and city that I live in. Now this is no longer my feelings. As I see the openly racism towards people of color be it in the grocery store or Macy’s Tuttle Mall Easton Grove City and even restaurants. Not to mention the corporate market of job placement and respect of our culture in the workplace. I believe that it truly starts at the top GOVERNMENT. There are police that have always (in my opinion) been the only gang that gets away with murder, assault mental and verbal abuse, just because they carry a gun and wear a badge. What makes them any different than a civilian who is working and paying taxes that gets charged with a felony who loses everything and has to start all over? ENOUGH IS ENOUGH and it’s time to POLICE THE POLICE
I pray a covering daily over my my sons and grandsons as they leave their homes going to work and or school not only for the safety but for God to give them wisdom also. My concerns are much deeper than just police. It’s sad that we also have such a high volume of Black on Black Violence. So if I was a police officer in this community and had to always go to crime scene after crime scene day after day, I would probably be thinking like….Well if they kill each other, then what would it matter if I killed one also.? IJS!
LET’S GET TO THE ROOT.
We need fathers to to fatherless. Mothers to the motherless, family is not always blood related. IT TAKES A VILLIAGE.
O Michael Roberts
It has been far to long that black people in this United States of America have lived with the uneven scales of justice administered by law enforcement officers in the streets of our communities and in the judicial systems housed in courts and court houses and we need to hold the leaders of this country accountable be they Black or White or of Brown Color Enough Has Been to much Otis Redding said a change got come.
James Wynn
To have effective change in how law enforcement interacts with communities of color will take a culture shift within the police department. The FOP contract must be renegotiated to allow the Civilian Review Board to be effective in their purpose, of holding officers accountable for their actions. The Mayor and police chief would have to be change agents to lead the changes of reducing the overuse of force, providing transparency, and opening up communication between the community and the police force. Enough is Enough, but we must keep the pressure on, or all efforts will fade away, and they will be conducting business as usual.
Markkus Brown
There has to be peace of mind somewhere.
Cecil Jones
Destiny is in our hands. No excuses.
Melvin J Brown
It is far overdue to recognize us as people and to respect our humanity. We are not serving class citizens and we deserve the same protections that everyone else is afforded.
Dr. Carter D. Womack
For Columbus, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio area to ever be truly a leaders in all this changes must come in all area of true equality for ALL.
Benjamin E McDay
Search me, God, and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! Psalm 139: 23-24
Shawna
I have personally sought after justice for all in our Judicial and social community to balance equality in our Judicial system and society. Columbus is #1 in the nation for police murder black people especially black men. In 2011 the FBI reported that our police departments have been infiltrated by While Supremacists up to 90% through out the nation.
My group exercises the power of public response and is ready to place the bigger plan in motion.
-Target On My Back Where We Draw the Line