United African Movement
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Alton H. Maddox, Jr. Tel.: (718) 834-9034
Chairman Fax : (718) 834-1275
16 Court Street
Suite 1901
Brooklyn, NY 11241


November 22, 2007


Dear Supporter:
For Blacks, New York City is far different than it was twenty years ago when Tawana Brawley was found after being missing for four days. Among other things, there were uncompromising activists among us. They were instrumental in keeping the Brawley investigation alive despite the state’s attempt to cover-up the police crimes.

This is why November 28 is so important. It gives us an opportunity to commemorate our ancestors and to honor our living warriors. Some of these warriors will be honored personally and others, by video, by photos and in the journal. This is only the beginning of our recording our recent history.

We still have some unfinished business. The Brawley investigation files must be opened to the public. Glenda Brawley must be allowed to travel freely in New York. Justice demands that all monies Steven Pagones collected under bogus judgments must be returned to the donors. The murderers of Harry Crist, Jr. must be prosecuted for there is no statute of limitations for murder. The federal litigation must be successful.

One man can make a difference. Dr. William A. Jones was a blessing to the Brawley family. Bethany Baptist Church in Brooklyn was always open to the activist community. Today, no place of public assembly will entertain an event for Tawana and Glenda Brawley. All Blacks are now living fear.

Thanks to Dr. Leonard Jeffries, UAM will host the ceremony to honor the Brawley struggle, twenty years later, on November 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the NAC Building, City College, 137th Street and Convent Avenue in Harlem. I hope to see you on this momentous occasion. We are fighting for Glenda and Tawana to be with us to honor these warriors.

In Struggle,
Alton H. Maddox, Jr.

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