Youth in Action Conference Jan 14-16

Youth in Action Conference Jan 14-16

Scott Sisters finally going home

We all know the story of Jamie and Gladys Scott in Mississippi.  My phone started buzzing at 7am on Friday morning to start watching the news to see them actually walk out of prison in Pearl MS.  About 9am the Scott Sisters left the prison and waved to media.  This is an example that Grassroots movements do work.  When people come together for a cause they can be successful.  Thanks to all those that made phone calls, texts and emailed to assist with their freedom.  It is because of you they are now free after 16 years.  Watch the Press Conference here.Scott Sisters are Free Press Conference 

Scott Sisters finally going home

We all know the story of Jamie and Gladys Scott in Mississippi.  My phone started buzzing at 7am on Friday morning to start watching the news to see them actually walk out of prison in Pearl MS.  About 9am the Scott Sisters left the prison and waved to media.  This is an example that Grassroots movements do work.  When people come together for a cause they can be successful.  Thanks to all those that made phone calls, texts and emailed to assist with their freedom.  It is because of you they are now free after 16 years.  Watch the Press Conference here.Scott Sisters are Free Press Conference 

Finally the Scott Sisters are Free

After 16 years and 72 days of incarceration, Jamie and Gladys Scott will be leaving a Mississippi prison. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BT1WB20101230

Read the story here.

Finally the Scott Sisters are Free

After 16 years and 72 days of incarceration, Jamie and Gladys Scott will be leaving a Mississippi prison. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BT1WB20101230

Read the story here.

Chicago Prostitutes to form labor union

A group of west side prostitutes in Chicago have decided to form a labor union.  They state for healthier and safer working conditions.  They call themselves Pimps UP Hoes Down (PUHD)  the announced their decision during a prayer vigil held on Madison Avenue at a churck owned by Bishop Magic Don Juan, a former pimp turned evnangelist, who supports them.

They carried a sign that read "No justice, No piece"Virgin, a spokesperson for the group stated why they decided on the controversial and seemingly demeaning name.

"This has been a term of shame and degradation for too long amongst us hookers," said Virgin. "We wanted to turn it around and make it a source of empowerment. Pimps need to get UP and take care of their business in a right way. If they don't hookers are not going to stage a sit-in, but a shut DOWN of all activity. In other words, if we don't overcome, then neither will another client."