The Jeremy Marks Defense Committee has been hard at work organizing and participating in events to help spread the word about Jeremy’s case. Read about past and upcoming events, including Jeremy's first pretrial hearing and the upcoming mass action on March 19.

The Jeremy Marks Defense Committee has been hard at work organizing and participating in events to help spread the word about Jeremy’s case. Read about past and upcoming events, including Jeremy's first pretrial hearing and upcoming fundraisers.

Jeremy Marks, an 18-year-old African American high school student, was arrested in May 2010 and charged with a felony for merely videotaping a Los Angeles Unified School District Police officer beating another student.

In his annual “State of the City” speech, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino focused on education and health care reform, outlining his intention to step up attacks on both while increasing spending on the police.

On Sept. 18, hundreds of people came out for a march and rally in Los Angeles in response to the murder of Manuel Jamines, a Guatemalan immigrant day laborer and father.

Lyrical Revolt #13 in the Bronx! Join Us for a Night of Hip Hop and Spoken Word Saturday, Nov. 14, 8pm-12am Rebel Diaz Arts Collective 478 Austin Place, Bronx, NY (6 Train to 149th Street) Map Admission: $10 Drink specials all night! Lyrical Revolt is hitting the stage once again, featuring some of thecity's most politically conscious and creative artists, poets,musicians and MCs.

Demand Justice for Kenny Lazo! BEATEN TO DEATH BY FIVE 3rd PRECINCT OFFICERS! 1650 5th Ave, Bay Shore (Long Island) Saturday, April 11, 2pm-6pm We are organizing transportation from Harlem to support the family of Kenny Lazo and the Bay Shore community.

Two Upcoming Events on Thursday, Dec. 21 1) 12 noon march on Wall St.: Day of Outrage 2) 7pm in Wash. Hts.: ANSWER forum on Police Brutality The recent killing of Sean Bell by New York City cops is just another example of the racism and police brutality facing communities of color in this city.

Wednesday Forum in Harlem office on Police Brutality Reminder, film showing TONIGHT of "Letter to the President" Join us: ANSWER Forum on Police Brutality Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7pm 2295 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (at 135th St.

Meeting on Racism and Police Brutality Join us Wed., December 6, 7pm The meeting will be held at: ANSWER Coalition office 1247 E St., SE Closest to the Potomac Ave. metro The recent killing of Sean Bell by New York City cops is one more example of racism and oppression faced by Black people every day.