Support for Jena 6

Here are a few ways Chicagoans can support. There are two events kicking off in Chicago on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. Fernwood Methodist Church is organizing a bus ride to Jena, Louisiana, so folks can be there in person to show support for 17-year-old Mychal Bell. Saint Sabina Church is also organizing a prayer vigil at Daley Center in Chicago. Here are the details:

BUS TRIP TO JENA, LOUISIANA
3:00 P.M.
(turn-around trip)
DEPARTING FROM: Fernwood Methodist Church
10057 S. Wallace
COST: $100.00 (round trip)
Cashier's check or money order payable to Gatling's Charter, Inc.
CONTACT: Doris Lewis at 773-624-1828 or Rev. Al Sampson at 773-445-7125
SUPPORTED BY: Black People Against Police Torture, National Conference of Black Lawyers-Chicago

PRAYER VIGIL AT DALEY CENTER
7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington
CONTACT: 773-483-4300
SUPPORTED BY: The Faith Community of Saint Sabina

You can also contribute by sending donations to:
Jena 6 Defense Fund
P.O. Box 2798
Jena, LA 71342

- Inda