I’m frankly quite impressed with Occupy Wall...

I’m frankly quite impressed with Occupy Wall Street, for it did in three months more than the movement of the ’60s did in seven years. The growth and sheer span of their work can only be termed impressive. Over 100 cities? Damn. I think it’s too white, and too college-centric, but at least they’re doing something. For that, if nothing else, they are to be lauded. As for Afros and Latinos and Afro Latinos, I think it’s our job to enter those movements, and give ‘em input., issues and support. I think, if-if- all goes according to plan, this could very well be a turning point for this country, and by extension, the world (for what happens here radiates around the world, because it’s the center of empire). We should remember that every great rebellion in U.S. history led to change, albeit negative or positive. The great Shays Rebellion in Massachusetts, led to changes in the structure of the government, from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution. The (Jacob) Coxey ‘Army’ of the 1890′s, while initially unsuccessful, was a direct cause of social security years later, for example.

- Mumian Abu Jamal speaks to dream hampton on the Occupy Movement

http://lifeandtimes.com/lock-my-body-cant-trap-my-mind

(via jonubian)

That sums it up quite nicely.