(UPDATED TO CLARIFY: actually, it's the Lesbian 4 or the New Jersey 4, as there were 7 women involved and only 4 sentenced)...and here is a post at Brownfemipower's linking to all the work that women of color bloggers have been doing to keep this issue in people's faces.
One of Brownfemipower's links takes you here, to an update from August.
Further, there is this petition, currently at 615 signatures.
And, from a comment on Queer Woman of Color's blog, some other things we can do to help:
"So far, Renata and Patreese have replied to my letters. They're both holding up okay, more or less, and they've both asked me to publically announce that they deeply appreciate the efforts people are making on their behalf.
Renata sent me the URL to an organization that sends care packages to people in New York State prisons: http://upnorthservices.com/
I just ordered from them for the first time the day before yesterday. It's pretty easy and convenient, and they say that your package will arrive in 2 to 5 business days.
A care package party is being planned for the four young women later this month or early next month at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/justice4newark4/.
The women can be reached as below:
Patreese Johnson # 07-G-0635
AND
Renata Hill # 07-G-0636
are being held at
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 1000
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Terrain Dandridge # 07-G-0637
AND
Venice Brown # 07-G-0640
are being held at
Albion Correctional Facility
3595 State School Road
Albion, NY 14411-9399
TIP: Don't bother to send self-addressed stamped envelopes; they're not allowed to get stuff like that from outside."
And finally, if you'd like to write a letter, please read this first. (Thanks, N, for the link!)
Monday, September 24, 2007
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Thank you for the update.
This makes me so mad and frustrated.
I simply have no words for it.
Be careful with Upnorth servives I ordered 2 cartons of cigarettes on 10/9/07 and as of 10/31/07 they have still not sent the order, claim there is a shipping error, but the excuses have changed every day, and this is my FIRST TIME using them and i have become very fustrated..
For new and updated information on the "Lesbian 7" visit:
www.foundationforjustice.wordpress.com
here's an update and info on a benefit taking place next week:
Renata's mother died from an ulcer (and stress, no doubt) and the judge would not let her attend her mothers funeral! The following is from the www.all7.org website: Renata Hill, sentenced to 11 years with the NJ 4, won her appeal this summer and has been given a new trial on September 3, 2008. Her bail was set at $75,000 and has spent her time until now at Riker’s Island Correctional Facility in New York. Last week, her bail was lowered to $5,000. Friends, family, and supporters from all over the country sent donations for Renata’s release.
Last night, August 29, 2008, Renata left Riker’s Island to join her family and friends, including Terrain Daindrige from the NJ 4 released after her successful appeal this summer, in Newark until her court date next week.
She and Terrain will be guest speakers, among others, at the Brecht Forum on September 16, 2008 at 7:00 pm to help further fundraising for the New Jersey 7. The benefit will raise support for all of the women who were originally involved in the incident over 2 years ago. The three women that were not incarcerated still face probation and other hardships due to their criminal records. Venice Brown also has a reachable $5,000 bail and Patreese Brown is anticipating her appellate trial sometime in November.
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next Tuesday 9.16.08 at 7pm in NYC, there will be a benefit to raise bail money for the girls. I can email a flyer. If you can please forward and put the word out, that would be such a Blessings!
Peace and Blessings
Natasha
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