This in from Rochester IndyMedia - video from the eviction and the 7 arrests at 9 Ravenwood Ave. where Cathy Lennon was forcefully evicted by the RPD on March 28, 2011. Take Back the Land - Rochester was conducting an eviction watch and was able to keep Lennon in her home an extra two weeks. Updates at the end of the video. ` download

download ~ This sweet old cultural icon went from dynamic community leader to mumbliy disoriented basket case after Karina.  At least the few times that I saw Al after this eviction problem he always seemed a llitle worse for wear.  He had a stroke, many medical issues ... and has now finally kicked the bucket.  I wish I was there for his 2nd line.  I'm sure it will be very large.

I still and will always Boycott Igor Margan's businesses.
Check Point Charlie's and adjoining tattoo Shop,
Igor's, Garlic Clove, Buddha Belly & Lucky's

With the support of residents, activists from Mayday NOLA established and occupied the New Day Community Center in the St Bernard Housing Developement. This has been an on going struggle with government authorities to reopen housing in New Orleans that had very little damage from the hurricane. The people who lived in these apartments have been scattered across the country when they could have easily returned within weeks of the hurricane.

People who had leases with HANO and want to join the lawsuit against HANO can sign up online at: http://publichousing.justiceforneworleans.org

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"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail, April 16, 1963

They assassinated King, April 4, 1968
On April 4, 2006 St Bernard public housing residents returned from forced exile, to clean up and reclaim their homes.

People who had leases with HANO and want to join the lawsuit against HANO can sign up online at: http://publichousing.justiceforneworleans.org

For more info: call 504-520-9521 or 504-319-3564
Related Links ::: Public Housing NY to NOLA Evacuees Speak Out ~ VIDEO,

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When considering the rebuilding of New Orleans, every issue eventually boils down to housing. Housing for those who've evacuated, housing for those who've returned, housing for contractors ...

Evacuees are growing weary of getting jerked around with no real long term solutions being offered. Meanwhile the city is attempting to close down most of the Public Housing Developments in New Orleans even though they recieved VERY LITTLE damage. Landlords have been getting in on the act by throwing tenants property into the street, breaking leases and jacking the rent up on the profiteers that are dividing up New Orleans like Haliburton is dividing up Baghdad. This is a fine example of how perverse it is to put Profit over People.

This video includes interviews from evacuees in NY and those who've returned to New Orleans. This issue is currently effecting the lives of thousands of people and it's still not too late to help put pressure where it needs to be put to force the goverenment to deal with these people properly.

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Take a step back in time at the B. W. Cooper Housing Projects with Malik Rahim cofounder of the Common Ground Collective hurricane relief organization and former Black Panther. Malik speaks of the history of the Black Panther Party and the cultural significance of the Projects.

B.W. Cooper Projects are slated for destruction while much of the city's returned citizens are sleeping in cars or tents .. or in outlying areas. Thousands of people could be living there right now yet the city will not allow them to reopen.

Related Links ::: Common Ground Collective, History of the Black Panther Party

Skeleton Chief Al Morris was illegally evicted from his New Orleans home by Igor Margan. Igor and his employee's are in possession of Chief Al's personal property and tools, severely limiting his ability to earn a living. This is not an isolated incident; many more are being illegally evicted in their absence. In this case, Chief Al never left and helped many survive.
This is a direct action case video.

Boycott Igor Margan's businesses.
Check Point Charlie's and adjoining tattoo Shop,
Igor's, Garlic Clove, Buddha Belly & Lucky's

Related Links ::: What's a Skeleton Chief?,
Common Ground Relief, N.O. H.E.A.T., On the Ground

Eviction is the word of the day in New Orleans. Many landlords have taken to throwing tenants personal belonings on the sidewalk after an eviction notice has been tacked on their door for 5 days. Under normal conditions 5 days seems a little harsh if there is a lease involved; but in post Katrina New Orleans 5 days don't mean shit.

The most optimistic number I've heard for the current population of the city is 20%. that means 80% of the city will be unaware of the eviction notice going up on their door. Why aren't they home yet, you may wonder... Well, there are still vast sections of the city that do not have electric even though the structures received minimal damage. Many people were too poor to leave on their own; how do expect them to get back when they're not provided transportation. Much of the rebuilding effort seems to be coming from outside contractors employing transient non native labor and immigrent workers, so the job and housing issues are relevant to those living pay check to pay check.

Related Links ::: Katrina Action, N.O. H.E.A.T., On the Ground
February Court Date Story, April Court Date Story