JUST WONDERING

I wonder why the Memphis Police Department didn't release on Thursday that they have a suspect in custody in the murder of "Big Ed". Frayser High School went on lock down as police looked for a young black male,who they now have in custody and have been questioning all day. Oh I know, they need the fanfare of a press conference today,that will make it seem as though Larry Goodin solved the case, or is it because the suspect is telling them things that they don't want public? By the way guys the burglary story and how the suspect showed up at the house to tell Ed about what happen several months ago is not going to hold water.,especially since months passed before Ed filed a report .

Also the Vision Program the department's data base system had info on the murder early this week, but now shows error. Many in the department are wondering what the 12th floor trying to hide? Police officers post anonymously and tell us what's really going on. Jamie that was a nice letter you sent out.make sure from now on all officers who die get the same acknowledgement.

Every Day Is A Day Of Black History

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it's the beginning of Black History Month,stay tuned here and on my radio show for history involving Blacks in America. There will be many controversial subjects,along with pictures from the past that reflect a history that many chose to forget. This month the lie about Jesus being blond haired with blue eyes will be brought under the light of truth and destroyed. There will be subjects posted that will make some uncomfortable, but then some say I do that all the time..

SIDENOTE: On Thursday night Channel 5 did a story on the death of Martin Luther King Jr speaking of his death being a conspiracy that had others involved other than James Earl Ray. If Channel 5 wants to know who some of the actors are who played a role in his death they should start with some of those that they interviewed. This month I will deal with that subject which will include local black leaders who were paid informants for the FBI at the time of King's death.Those who played a role in King's death are not white but blacks who are still alive here in Memphis.

This Evening On "Express Yourself": The Truth About The Murder Of Big Ed That The Police Don't Want You To Know

The police CSI Command Van has been parked outside the Frayser home of Ed Vidulich since he was found dead early Monday morning,But police have yet to release any information on how he died and who and what may have caused his death. This afternoon on "Express Yourself" I will reveal some facts that as of yet has not been reported by the mainstream media.

On the program I will discuss the lifestyle that "Big Ed" is reported to have been living that may have contributed to his death. I will discuss the two persons that police have an interest in, a former Shelby County Deputy Sheriff whose the former boyfriend of Ed's wife Gail. I will also discuss why the other person of interest Dr. Jonathan Broady who has a office at 1750 Frayser Blvd. and his wife are being looked at by police.

I will discuss why just two weeks ago Ed was seen at a Frayser bar with his wife and Broady's wife and what may have been going on. I will discuss why police took Ed's computer away and what may be on the harddrive,and what young boys have to do with it.

However tragic Ed's death was, it was not a crime of random at all, Ed Vidulich knew the person that shot him twice in the face and left him on his kitchen floor dead in his drawers and a T-Shirt. Some will comment that I don't know what I'm talking about,and that I don't have major sources within the Memphis Police Department, But I dare any police official to say that anything that has been stated is wrong.

While the killer or killers should be brought to justice for the murder of Vidulich,his death is not any more important than the death of any other person killed in this city,and the same efforts to catch these murders should be the same efforts that we see at any other crime scene. When all the details of this case is revealed in the death of the friend of Larry Godwin, I wonder if Godwin will apoligize for not attending the funeral in June of last year when officer Jeremy Kyles was killed by the boyfriend of his girlfriend?

Whose The Best Choice For Democrats?

With John Edward finally doing us all a favor and getting out of the race for President,whose the better choice for President. Barack Obama or Bill and Hillery Clinton?

West Memphis Police Radio Report Proves Erik Sammis Planted "Toy Gun" At The Scene Of Farrow Shooting

The biggest issue in the killing of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow has been whether or not he had a toy gun or not. Erik Sammis, the killer states that Farrow raised the gun at him and he had no choice but to fire at least 2 shots that fatally took the life of this child.

There are several witnesses who have given statement to both the Arkansas State Police,and the FBI all stating that they saw Farrow holding a bag of chips and a Coke. It has been the belief of myself and others close to this case that Erik Sammis placed the gun on the scene to cover his tracks. The proof that this is exactly what happen had not been found until Sunday night when while reading the 800 page report submitted by special prosecutor H.G.Foster, Debra Farrow mother of DeAunta found it.

Debra Farrow called me Sunday night asking me if I had read page 50 of the report, I looked at the page that contained the West Memphis Police dispatcher's log sheet from June 22,2007 the night that DeAunta died and stated that I had not really read the log page but had focused more on the many printed pages of statements and evidence.

Debra told me to turn to the page 50 and read, as I started to read I became very excited because the proof that Erik Sammis planted the toy gun jumped out at me. The log shows that at 2221,024 (10:21 PM and 24 seconds) The West Memphis Police Department received a call from of citizen of the city and made a report to them that was listed: CALLER ADVISED SHOOTER IS STANDING IN A DOOR, WITH BLACK SHIRT ON,HAS THROWN THE GUN DOWN.

What reason would the shooter (SAMMIS) have to throw a gun to the ground,and why is the gun being thrown to the ground nearly 30 mintues after the police CLAIM farrow was shot? Official reports state that Farrow was shot at 9:53 PM, the log also shows that at the time that the gun is thrown to the ground no one is on the scene but Sammis and his men,and all other officials and emergency personnel is in route.

The report also states that the toy gun was found under the body of Farrow, so why did Sammis throw a gun to the ground? The pictures that were taken at the scene don't show the gun under the body but laying on the ground. Remembering according to the log sheet no one but Sammis and his men were on the scene when he was seen throwing a gun to the ground the notion that Sammis picked up the toy gun from Farrow and then threw it back on the ground is killed in his statement to the ASP when he says:

"The WMFD ambulance crew had arrived and immediately began treatment. When the ambulance crew rolled the subject over,I noticed the gun to have a small orange tip on the front of the barrel,indicative of a toy gun. I bent over APPROXIMATELY 2 FEET FROM IT, and FINALLY discovered it to be a toy gun"

So at the point at 9:53 when DeAunta is shot he claims that he sees a gun and fires, his statement says that he goes over to Farrow,and farrow tells him in his dieing breath "It's A Toy Gun" are we to believe that at this time he didn't check to see? and 30 minutes later suddenly he is shocked to find out that the gun is a toy?

But the biggest question is if the gun was under the body of Farrow, why did he throw a gun to the ground? The answer is simple Farrow did not have a gun at all, and during the period where he was along with the body and thinking that no one is looking he throws what we know now as the toy gun to the ground. The person that made the call to the West Memphis police,because of the plain clothing worn by Sammis didn't know he was police and thought that they were doing their civic duty by telling the police that THE SHOOTER IS STANDING IN A DOOR,WITH A BLACK SHIRT ON, HAS THROWN GUN DOWN.

Now what door was he standing in? did someone pass him a toy gun or did he already have it on him? As you continue to read you see that at 10:22 230 advises 202 which I;m told is the numbers belonging to sammis and his partner Jimmy Evans that Channel 5 is pulling up, Why are they so concern that a news crew is now on the scene I think that the West Memphis Police log sheet proves that Erik Sammis planted the toy gun on the scene. What other explanation is there for what the log states?

I SMELL A GOOSE BY THE NAME OF ERIK SAMMIS COOKING

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REST IN PEACE ED

According to my sources within the City of Memphis Police Department Lt. Ed Vidulich was shot in the head at close range with his body being found in the kitchen of his home. There was no force clothing and according to the sources he was dressed in his T-Shirt and shorts. There are other elements to this shooting that I feel is of a private nature,and if it is not released by the police department I will have no comment.

Vidulich who I only met twice was nearly 7 feet tall,but from what I'm told by some friends of his that he was a gentle giant until stirred up. One friend of his told me about an incident years ago where the Hell's Angel's had come to town and involved in the drug trade,police raided their club on Lamar and a fight lasted for nearly 30 minutes with Big Ed being the last man standing.

I know that the Memphis Police will be working hard and rightfully so to capture the killer or killers of their friend and comrade,but it is my hope that they will allow the courts to provide justice if at all possible.I'm hopeful that this thread can stay away from negative comments,and just be used to remember a man who gave service to this community for 28 years.

May God receive his soul into his care, and continue to bless his family and friends

Congressman Steve Cohen's View On The State Of The Union Address

Tonight, President Bush delivered his final State of the Union Address. The President spoke of the bipartisan economic stimulus plan, an agreement that Democrats and Republicans in the House have made with the Administration to jumpstart the economy. Tomorrow, the House is scheduled to vote on the stimulus plan, which provides tax benefits to families and tax relief to businesses, particularly small businesses. If the bill becomes law, approximately 117 million families will see a tax rebate as early as May. The bill will also permanently increase the dollar limits on loans that can be insured by the Federal Housing Administration, and the dollar amount on loans that can be purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for one year.

As proposed, the economic stimulus plan will provide tax rebates to working families of $300 to $600 for individuals and $600 to $1,200 for couples filing a joint tax return, plus an additional $300 for each child under the age of 17. For example, a family of four with a combined income of $60,000 could be eligible for as much as $1,800 in rebates. And any individual who paid at least $1 in income tax after deductions or earned at least $3,000 in income would be eligible to receive at least $300 (or $600 for couples). The rebates will be subject to a phase-out for taxpayers with adjusted gross income in excess of $75,000 ($150,000 for married couples filing jointly).

The bill is expected to include approximately $50 billion in tax benefits for businesses by providing businesses with a 50 percent bonus depreciation for certain equipment purchased in 2008 and by doubling, to $250,000, the limit on the amount of qualifying purchases in 2008 that small businesses can "expense" in the year they are purchased.

In order to help small businesses quickly recover the cost of certain capital expenses, small business taxpayers may elect to write-off the cost of these expenses in the year of acquisition in lieu of recovering these costs over time through depreciation. Until the end of 2010, small business taxpayers are allowed to write-off up to $125,000 (indexed for inflation) of capital expenditures subject to a phase-out once capital expenditures exceed $500,000 (indexed for inflation). The stimulus package would double the amount that small business taxpayers may write-off to $250,000 for capital expenditures incurred in 2008 and would increase the phase-out threshold to $800,000 in 2008.

While the stimulus package provides some good news for taxpayers, I believe we need a progressive plan which includes provisions to extend unemployment benefits, increase food stamps, promote summer youth jobs programs and provide rebates for the seniors without earned income. I also believe there needs to be a cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries – something that is long overdue. Prominent economists agree that extending tax rebates to the Americans who live from check to check is the most effective means of boosting the economy during a downturn because that money is spent quickly on consumer goods. I will continue to work with other members of Congress toward these changes.

Unfortunately, the President’s speech included inaccurate remarks regarding Congressional “earmarks.” The number of earmarks exploded under previous House leadership, and for six years President Bush did nothing to slow their growth. The new majority, on the other hand, has enacted real reforms since taking office that have made the process more transparent. Earmarks were excluded entirely from the fiscal year 2007 spending bills and the dollar amount of FY 2008 earmarks was cut almost in half compared to FY 2006.

Under the current Administration, the $5.6 trillion 10-year surplus that was inherited has been turned into a $3 trillion 10-year deficit, more than a $8 trillion turn-around. America’s national debt has skyrocketed – climbing from $5.7 trillion in 2001 to $9.2 trillion today. Making the President’s tax breaks for multi-millionaires permanent and not paying for them, as he proposes, would add another $2 trillion to the debt over the next 10 years.

The current Congress has restored fiscal responsibility – re-imposing pay-as-you-go budget discipline for the first time this decade. We have also cut low-priority spending and passed a budget that balances by 2012 – unlike the President’s budget, which failed to balance. This year, we remain committed to fiscal responsibility -- enforcing the pay-as-you-go budget rules and continuing to restore strong congressional oversight of federal spending, to uncover and end taxpayers’ money being wasted on no-bid contracts for Halliburton and other wasteful, incompetent, or fraudulent contractors.

The President also called for more of the same in Iraq and offered no hope for a change of direction. 2007 was the deadliest year for U.S. troops in Iraq and the refusal to change direction comes even though the troop surge has failed to meet its stated objective: political reconciliation in Iraq. The toll on our troops and our treasury has been too great. It is disingenuous to call for taxes on the wealthy to be reduced, increase military spending in a war with no end in sight and saddle our children and grandchildren with ever-increasing debt.

While the current administration inherited a well trained and prepared military, America is now at great risk of not being ready to respond to the next unexpected crisis. Years of extended deployments have stretched our military thin. Our troops’ equipment is wearing out. Extended deployments have taken a toll on the lives of soldiers and their families. Not a single non-deployed Army unit in the U.S. is fully combat ready

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As always, I appreciate hearing your views on issues before Congress and matters in the 9th District.

Most sincerely,

Steve CohenMember of Congress

COMING TONIGHT ON "EXPRESS YOURSELF" PROOF THAT A TOY GUN WAS THROWN TO THE GROUND IN THE DEAUNTA FARROW SHOOTING

The issue of the toy gun with no finger prints has been the biggest issue concerning the DeAunta Farrow case. This evening on "Express Yourself" I will according to the report submitted by H.G. Foster prove that the toy gun was thrown to the ground by the shooter of DeAunta Farrow. In fact the proof is a part of West Memphis Police documentations that even gives the time the gun was thrown to the ground.

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Special Prosecutor Lied To Arkansas State Supreme Court And States That Farrow Was Not Engaged In Any Illegal Act

According to a letter written to Judge David Burnett,Circuit Judge of the Second Judicial District of Arkansas by Special Prosecutor H.G.Foster the investigation into the killing of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow ended November 20,2007.

This is in spite of the fact that Foster told the Justices of the Arkansas State Supreme Court that the case was still opened.This is in spite of the opinions of supporters of the killer of the child Erik Sammis who now want to state that the investigation reopened when Foster found out about evidence that was being held by Attorney Javier Bailey the attorney for the Farrow family.

In the letter Foster makes knowledge of the fact that he is aware of "alleged new evidence" which included a"chip bag and a soda container" and several new witnesses. Foster states that he has not seen the evidence but has heard it described on Tv and has spoken with Bailey about it.

Instead of holding his decision to close the investigation after having knowledge that there is new evidence and witnesses that he has not spoken with Foster states 'Given the description of the evidence PROVIDED by Mr. Bailey on television and over the phone to Foster, it does not appear to adequately contradict the vast weight of the statements given by witnesses who have spoken with law enforcement or the physical evidence recovered by law enforcement at the scene the night of the shooting,or thereafter,consequently THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION". in other words even though I have knowledge of other evidence I am closing this case.

It must also be noted that even without the evidence in Bailey's possession Foster had the statements of numerous witnesses that were interviewed by both the Arkansas State Police and the FBI that stated that Farrow had only a bag of chips and a coke in his hands. It's very apparent that Foster selectively chose what evidence was important to him and that any evidence that casted a negative shadow on Sammis was ignored.

Foster held a press conference stating that Sammis had been cleared,but how could he do that knowing that there was evidence out there that he had not seen. In fact if he was truly out to produce justice Foster had the power to force Bailey to turn over evidence or charge him with obstruction of justice. But justice was not what was on the mind of Foster, he never really wanted to see any new evidence because the plan was to clear Erik Sammis.

The only reason that Foster stated before the Justices that the case was still open,was because one of the justices conceded that if the case was in fact closed Judge Victor Hill had the power to call a grand jury. Another of the Justices who was from a area that had several judges stated that in his county it was not unusual for a judge to handle a civil case one day, a probate case the next,and a criminal case the next. The judges know that to rule against the power of Hill is to tell every judge in Arkansas that they can only serve in one area of the law,which would violate the laws of Arkansas.

Foster knew that his only hope to keep this case out of the hand of a grand jury was to state that the case was still open which would allow the jurisdiction of the case in the hand of Judge Burnett who appointed Him and Jack McQuary to serve. Hill stated in court that upon Foster making it known that he had closed the case and after reading the Order of Designation and Appointment of Special prosecutors where it states " Said commission shall EXPIRE upon completion of the above stated investigation and/0r prosecution or until further order of this court" he was safe in calling a special grand jury.

The order gives 3 ways that Foster is no longer the prosecutor, end of the investigation, prosecution, or the order of the court. I posted the order so that you could see that the notion that Sammis supporters have been making on this site that the case could only end with Burnett's order is totally wrong. And how could those supporters think that a judge would not be aware of that fact. Judge David Burnett had no jurisdiction after the case was closed because there were no criminal charges filed and Burnett only purpose had been to appoint special prosecutors.

If DeAunta Farrow was walking down the street gripping a gun as Erik Sammis has stated Farrow was breaking the law, If Farrow raised a gun in the direction of Sammis he was breaking the law. But Special Prosecutor H.G.Foster states in his letter that "Young DeAunta was in his own neighborhood,his mother knew where he was and what he was doing,he was with one family member going to another;s residence AND WAS NOT ENGAGED IN ANY ILLEGAL ACTIVITY. So Mr. Foster if DeAunta Farrow was not engaged in any illegal activity, why did Erik Sammis approach him,and why is he dead?

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Prosecutor In The Case Of DeAunta Farrow Has Been Accused Of Being A Part Of A Cover Up In The Past

Special Prosecutor H.G. Foster who closed his case on November 20,2007 against Erik Sammis the killer of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow,but reopened the case on Thursday in front of the Justices of the Arkansas State Supreme Court,has been accused in the past of being part of a cover up where a young woman was beaten and the suspect was the daughter of the local judge.

In fact here's portion of a link that I'm providing concerning that case:

Death of 16-year-old girlArkansas: Murder & Cover-Up: 'Justice for Janie' NEEDED It is time for 'Justice for Janie'.Janie was murdered, and the cover-up that followed was/is horrendous.Janie was murdered in 1989. (Parents of Olivia Jane Ward ('Janie'):The Ward family wants their daughter's body exhumed, and another autopsy done.

Their daughter, 16-year-old Olivia Jane ('Janie') Ward, was murdered and no one has / is doing anything about it.- The Searcy County Sheriff's Department / The Prosecuting District Attorney, H. G. Foster / County of Searcy / the State of Arkansas have ignored their requests for this to be done.One has to question WHY this case was never properly investigated; WHY evidence was hidden, altered, replaced, destroyed, & ignored; (including someone changing her clothes AFTER DEATH; and someone switching her x-rays (showing a broken neck), with x-rays of a MALE (who showed no spinal cord injuries.)WHY the autopsy was done by a medical examiner - who NOW, is known in a tremendous amount of autopsies as: not doing his job properly, giving false statements, not reporting evidence (The 'Los Angeles Times' has documented many cases that Fahmy Malak messed up on.);and WHY the suspect in this case was never prosecuted.(The suspect was /is the daughter of a judge...the SAME Judge who had/ still has jurisdiction over this Olivia Jane Ward murder. (case)

Like the above case it is my belief that H.G. Foster is again a part of a cover up. Judge Victor L. Hill Filed a motion to convene a 'Special Grand Jury" so that the citizens of Crittenden County could have the chance to see and hear all the evidence concerning the case,but for some reason Foster does not want the citizens to decide if there is evidence enough to indict Erik Sammis.

On Thursday one of the Justices conceded that Hill did in fact have the power to convene a grand jury but were concerned as to whether the case was still opened which would allow the jurisdiction of the case to maintain itself under Judge David Burnett. Foster seeing where the Justice was leaning quickly stated that the case was still open. Had Foster maintained the decision he made in writing and on TV the Justices would have had no choice but to allow Judge Hill's motion to convene the grand jury go forth.

On Thursday I asked Foster why he didn't want a grand jury of the citizens of Crittenden County to hear the evidence, he stated that he didn't want to put this case in the hands of 16 people,but isn't that what grand juries are all about?If you read the two links that I'm providing you will see that the actions of Foster in the Farrow case are very similiar to the linked story. With the history of Foster the Arkansas State Supreme Court itself should call for a special grand jury to convene



READ THIS LINK........http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/067/ripoff0067299.htm



ALSO READ THIS LINK........http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/067/ripoff0067299.htm

Complaint Has Been Filed Against Attorney Robert Spence

A complaint has been filed with the board of Professional Responsibility against Memphis attorney Robert Spence. The complaint filed by Beale Street Development Corporation cites Spence's conflict of interest in his being hired by John Elkington and his company Performa Entertainment and Real Estate.

The City of Memphis which Spence has served as city attorney for sued BSDC for violating it's contract with the city. This violation stemmed from BSDC not being able to maintain portions of it's agreement with the city because for 25 years John Elkington has refused to turn over rent collections to the company has his contract with BSDC demands. Which did not allow BSDC to turn over funds to the city.

BSDC counter sued the city adding that as the contract with the city demands the city mayor has refused to approve a budget to fund the organization. The funds to budget BSDC were to come from the rental receipts of Beale street. In fact the agreement demands that Performa who has a sublease with BSDC as their management company collect rent payments, keep 15% as operating expenses and turn the balance over to BSDC who in turn takes out its monthly budget and turns the rest of the money over to the city. But with Elkington not turning over any money and BSDC having no operating capital the organization has had problems maintaining its agreement. and instead of the city joining with it's partner BSDC to go after Elkington it chose to go after the non funded organization. BSDC is now suing both the city and Performa

The conflict of interest comes in the fact that as city attorney Robert Spence has worked for the city and now is working for Elkington both being sued by BSDC. There is documentation that shows that the city has worked with John Elkington to try and get BSDC off Beale Street,and has had meetings with him even though the city has no contract with him at all.

There is even documentation signed by Spence dated June 20,2001as city attorney refusing the proposed budget of BSDC. There is a April 22.1999 letter that was cc'ed to Spence where the city tried to change the lease agreement that it has with BCDC.

For this former city attorney whose firm still has ties to the city to work for John Elkington who wants total control of Beale Street but has been allowed not to pay the city by Spence and the Herenton administration is nothing but a conflict. Plus it must be asked why the herenton administration has not opposed to Spence being hired by Elkington. Rats are plentiful on Beale and I'm not speaking of the 4 leg kind.

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The FBI Need To Also Investigate The Relationship Between Herenton, Moon, and Elkington On Beale Street

I have wondered for several months why mayor Willie Herenton has not made a move to remove John Elkington from Beale Street. The mayor is well aware that for 25 years Elkington has refused to pay Beale Street Development Corporation the rent monies collected off of the street which minus Elkington's 15% and the budget of BSDC which Herenton has never approved would go to the city.

The city allowed Elkington to violate a court order that would have placed all funds in a Trustee's account for years. And only after I started making noise on this site along with taking the issue before the City council did Elkington place any money in the account. But even so Willie Herenton has not made a move to collect monies due this city.

The City of Memphis even though it has no contract with Elkington at all has made back room deals with him,even giving him the use of Handy Park for just $1.00 a year. The mayor has allowed his appointed City attorneys to interfere with the contract between Elkington and BSDC,thus making sure that the black organization that developed Beale Street has been broken by Elkington. The City of Memphis and BSDC are co grantees to the grants that developed the street,which BSDC was given 52 years of lease control.

There is documentation that shows that the city along with Elkington has worked to cut BSDC out of any function on the Beale,and has been working for several months now to reach an agreement of payoff with Elkington even though Elkington owes the city millions. And the recent hiring of former city attorney Robert Spence by elkington to fight BSDC leaves me to wonder if Herenton is working with Elkington to destroy BSDC. It's apparent that all parties know that Spence's involvement is a total conflict of interest.

But after the news broke that the FBI was looking into land deals and the relationship of E.W.Moon and Herenton I started to dig.knowing that if you dig enough you're find something of interest. It seems that John Elkington and E.W. Moon are business partners which now explains why Herenton has not removed Elkington forcefully from the street but is attempting to cut a back room deal to silently remove him, so as not to upset the apple cart.

It is already known that Moon has interest in the Westin garage alone with John Elkington and other local business men some with ties to the mayor such as Cliff Dates. These businessmen all hold shares of stock in the garage. Tracking the records have all been impossible due to the way the corporation is set up. But in past conversations with Dates he told me that he had a small percentage of stock in the garage. But other local merchants on Beale have named Elkington and Moon's relationship. Moon's Memphis office is located on Beale street.

Speaking of Elkington and Moon's business partnership, the two are partner's in a Pine Bluff Arkansas project, in fact a newspaper article in Pine Bluff dated September 23,2007 entitled "9 County Area Chases Dreams Of A New Dawn" states: A Pine Bluff native, Elvin Moon, has bought about 15 downtown buildings in the hopes of revitalizing the downtown district. He’s working with friend and consultant John Elkington, who is the chief executive officer of Performa Entertainment Real Estate, which managed the restoration of Beale Street from a dilapidated stretch of road to Memphis’ top tourist attraction.

“Mr. Moon is probably doing more for Pine Bluff than anyone I’ve ever known, and I was on the City Council for 12 years [from 1992 to 2004 ],” said Dale Dixon, who is working with Moon on the development. “He puts his money where his mouth is.”

Had this article not appeared the relationship between Moon and Elkington might have been hid due to the fact that Moon has set up an "Foreign For Profit Corporation" (which I have Posted). this type of filing allows a company to hide it's assets and business partners..and does not have to follow the corporation laws of the state it operates in.

Since the FBI is looking at Moon and Herenton they may as well become tourist and take a stroll on Beale and see what attracts them there. There has to be some reason that the mayor has not called for the removal of Elkington from Beale Street, There has to be some reason that he and the city has not joined BSDC which they are partners with to save the street from further pilferage from the hands of Elkington who has his fingers in many pies on the street.and has refused to give an accounting to this city about the missing funds of 25 years.

While I supported the re-election of the mayor, I will not support his refusal to come clean with the citizens of this city concerning his relationship with E.W. Moon. His relationship is no longer private because it deals with the people's business. It is the people's business as to whether or not a deal was cut between the two concerning city property which may have placed money in Herenton's pocket.

It is the people business as to whether or not E.W.Moon has a business relationship on Beale Street and because of the relationship between Moon and the mayor, the mayor has refused to remove Elkington from the street even though there of no accounting for funds belonging to the city.

Since federal funds were a part of the monies used to redevelop Beale Street the FBI should be seeking to find out how those funds have been managed or mismanaged,and if the federal funds have been used for personal use indict all parties that have allowed the misuse of taxpayers money.

Congressman Cohen Gets An "A" From The National NAACP

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has issued its annual Congressional Report Card, and Representative Steve Cohen led the Tennessee Congressional Delegation with an "A" grade.
"As a Lifetime Member of the NAACP, I have supported the goals and aspirations of this organization throughout my 26-year legislative career," said Congressman Cohen. "(NAACP Chairman) Julian Bond and I have been friends for years, and we have very similar political philosophies that I am proud to espouse in my role as Representative for the 9th District of Tennessee."

The NAACP rated members of the US Congress based on their voting records with regard to issues such as the expansion of Hate Crime laws, increasing the Minimum Wage, the expansion of small business loan programs, providing post-Katrina housing assistance, reauthorizing Head Start, putting economic pressure on the Sudanese government to stop the massacre in Darfur, supporting organized labor, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) -- all of which Congressman Cohen supported.

"The NAACP has done an excellent job of cultivating a legislative plan of action that benefits the people of Memphis," continued Congressman Cohen. "I will continue to work with the NAACP to ensure their ability to advance their cause in the U.S. Congress."

Johnny Hatcher Makes Himself A Court Room Laughing Stock

Johnny Hatcher never put out one campaign sign,passed out no literature. never made one speech, but is obsessed with the fact that Wanda Halbert defeated him in a race for the City Council. I sat in on a hearing earlier this week where Hatcher is suing Halbert and the Election Commission because Halbert won the election.

Hatcher is upset because Halbert ran for the city council while being a member of the City of Memphis School Board. The Memphis city charter states that one can not hold two city seats, but it does allow one to run for office while holding a city seat,with the premise that one must give up the position held when elected.

Hatcher who doesn't have sense enough to come out of the rain, doesn't realize that Memphis City Schools goes not come under the authority of the City of Memphis. Memphis City Schools has it's own charter and is regulated by the laws of the state not the City of Memphis. The City of Memphis only serves as the taxing agency which along with Shelby County government funds the system. Thus Wanda Halbert as a school board member was totally exempt fromHatcher's view of the charter because she was not an employee of the City of Memphis.

Those in court, including Chancellor Kenny Armstrong could hardly keep a straight face as Hatcher who is a insurance saleman tried his hand at being an attorney. In fact there were several outbursts of laughter as Hatcher took on the role of a untrained Perry Mason .Chancellor Armstrong stated that his lawsuit just may be 'Moot" which Hatcher didn't know the definition of, because Halbert won with over 80% of the vote and certified by the election commission,has taken the oath,and presently sits on the council. In fact Hatcher didn't even contest the election.

Hatcher has been present at both of the meetings of the new council speaking at the end of the meeting asking the council to remove Halbert from the council, which they nave no power to do. Several of the members have stated that Hatcher is a nutcase looking for attention. in fact one member of the council has urged Halbert to get a retraining order because Hatcher could be dangerous.

Hatcher has also concocted a story that he has told the FBI, that he was offered Halbert's school board seat if he got out of the race. Hatcher states that he received a call from a state representative on Halbert's behalf, but he refuses to name that person.

I think that Hatcher is a deranged liar who seeks attention from the media. There would not have been a reason to bribe Hatcher because he never was a factor in the race at all. He never had a chance of winning even had he campaigned. But to sue for a seat that you never campaigned for, and to ask a judge to give you "Your seat" is the act of a man who must have some mental issues. In fact the judge sat a new court date for February, but Hatcher called the city attorney working this case and told him he wouldn't be able to make the February date because he files taxes and February is his busy month.

But out of all his court room madness that people in the hall came in to witness,Hatcher did prove one thing;

HE WHO HAS HIMSELF AS HIS ATTORNEY,HAS A FOOL FOR A CLIENT

Barack Obama Defeats The Clintons

Senator Barack Obama in a rousing speech of unity and change stood tonight in South Carolina after defeating Bill and Hillery Clinton in that state's primary. I say defeating Bill and hillery because much of her support is based solely on the fact that she's the wife of the former President.

Clinton 2to1 defeat shows that there is still a strong wind pushing Obama towards the White House. Obama stumped Clinton with nearly 300,000 votes compared to Clinton receiving much less than 200,000 votes.

Tonight will also boost votes in African American communities across the country because of the how number of votes and his rousing and presidential type speech tonight in a room fill with people of all races,even republicans crossing over for change.

Tonight also showed that maybe America would rather have a strong man who wants to change the status quo in Washington, than a woman holding on to her husband's coat tail

A Great Day In Little Rock

On Thursday morning 100 persons boarded 2 buses while others travelled in cars to Little rock to the Arkansas State Supreme Court,to support Judge Victor L. Hill and his motion to convene a special grand jury in the shooting death of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow.

The hearing before the justices started at exactly 9am and for 30 minutes Special Prosecutor H.G. Foster presented his argument that in his opinion judge Hill did not have the jurisdiction to call for a special grand jury, because David Burnett had jurisdiction and had made the appointment of himself along with Jack McQuary as prosecutors.

When one of the Justices mentioned that part of the order of appointment stated that the prosecutors would be dismissed when the investigation had ended, Foster quickly stated that the investigation was till in progress. This came as a surprise because in November Foster had stated that the investigation was over and none of the other statements of witnesses would change his findings,and that no charges would be filed against Erik Sammis. If he had come to the conclusion that Erik Sammis would not be charged it would seem that his investigation was over.

It was known in November that Foster had refused to hold credible the statements of witnesses who stated that DeAunta Farrow did not have a gun in his hands, but a Coke and a bag of chips. Even if he states that attorney Javier Bailey had not turned over all the evidence he still had the statements taken under oath of witnesses taken by the Arkansas State police and the FBI,which he presented in his 800 page report.

The new info he eluded to today of being a DVD which he states was given to him just last week, is an interview with Unseld Nance and Alice the woman whose home was firebombed after she was seen by Sammis and his goons after she saw him shoot Farrow while holding a Coke and chips. And by the way Foster has had this DVD for over a month. Based on the statement of witnesses and the fact that there were no prints on the gun that Sammis claims was being GRIPPED by Farrow there was cause to indict.

But back to the courtroom, I have not heard any of the local media report that the Justices conceded that in fact judge Hill under state law did have the power and the jursidiction to convene a special grand jury,if no other judge had the jurisdiction. And the clause in the order giveing Foster and McQuary their charge would end with either a dismissal by Burnett or the end of the investigation. For this reason I believe that suddenly we find that the investigation is still opened.

Judge Hill also was given minutes to given his oral argument where he stated that under Arkansas law he did have the jurisdiction to call for the special grand jury. He also stated that when Foster publicly stated that his investigation was over and no charges would be filed, based on the order giving him the authority to prosecute by Judge Burnett his job was over,thus allowing another judge to step in and call for the special grand jury.

It also has not been reported that the Justices did not argue the point, but was trying to consider how long the investigation would go on seeing that there is no statue of limitation on MURDER. Thats right thats the word that was used.....MURDER.

In Arkansas judges don't just hear a criminal,or civil matter,but as one of the justices pointed out who himself was from a county that use regularly judges to hear various cases, that one day a judge may hear a criminal case and the next a probate,and the next a civil case. Thus if the judges had not conceded against Foster's interpretation of the law no judge ever again would be able to rotate from one court to the other,thus contradicting there own law. This finding would also set off havoc in the state because clients who were sentence by a judge standing in for another judge could ask to have their case kicked out because only the sitting judge of that court would have jurisdiction and not another judge who for some reason had to set in.

The claim today by H.G. Foster that the investigation of the shooting is still ongoing opens the door again for Erik Sammis to be indicted, and kills the notion that Sammis has be cleared. No longer can Sammis and the West Memphis Police say that he has been cleared, because there is still an investigation going on as stated by the special prosecutor into what really happened June 22,2008.

After the hearing I asked Foster why not bring this whole issue to an end by calling for a special grand jury and allowing the citizens of Crittenden County to be presented with all the evidence and to make the decision as to whether or not Sammis should be indicted. Foster's reply to me was " A grand jury is made up of 16 people,and they wouldn't all be black".

What Foster and so many others don't understand the interest is not whether or not the grand jury is all white or all black, but a cross section of citizens of the county who can make a decision based solely on presented evidence. Debra Farrow and her family along with the National Action Network, and myself are willing to accept whatever rendering that a grand jury would bring. If that grand jury brings back an indictment than Sammis would be judged by a jury of his peers,and if the grand jury based on the evidence found no reason to indict then all parties would cease to call for charges to be placed,because the citizens would have spoken.

While we must wait for the ruling of the court I agree that it's time to bring closure to this case, but that can and will only happen when the process of justice is dealt with fairly. The two prosecutors don't want 16 citizens from their state to decide if a crime has been committed,and we all should be wondering why.

If the prosecutors believe that their decision was the only decision based on the evidence that could be rendered,what is their fear? and remember the only new evidence that they have is the taped interview of Unseld Nance and the woman whose home was firebombed which was supplied by Bailey. But not only did Bailey present the fire bombing victim to Foster, I personally called him in early December and arranged an interview by the Arkansas State Police with the woman here in Memphis which I sat in on.

While there was only a little over a hundred persons that went to Little Rock, I'm proud to have been apart of a group of people who took time out of there lives to care about the lost life of a child. While some because of their dislike for me will not look at the case but will use this forum to attack the number, understand that this group has forced the Arkansas State Supreme Court to defend or change it's system.

Sources Say Man Who Claims He Gave Willie Herenton $9000 Has Plans To Run For Congress

Sources are saying that Dewey Clark who testified in the political corruption trial of Bill Campbell the former mayor of Atlanta has plans to run for congress. Clark testified during that trial that he gave Willie Herenton $9,000 in his city hall office, but did not state for what.

Clark who lived in the basement of Campbell's home for six years and wept like a woman losing her lover as he testified against the former mayor now works as a bail bondsman and can be seen daily at 201 Poplar.

Sources state that Clark is trying to raise $200,000 and has plans to bring to Memphis such artist as rap star Ludacris and other entertainers to assist in rising funds for his campaign.Clark has no chance of winning and his attachment to Bill Campbell and the FBI want help him either.

On Sunday I will post my views on the FBI investigation of E.W. Moon and Willie Herenton along with other projects that Moon and Herenton may be involved in,including a garage on Beale Street which may explain why John Elkington is still there.

Here's stories concerning Dewey Clark:http://freerepublic.info/focus/f-news/1572156/posts

http://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/content/shared/news/nation/stories/2006/01/CAMPBELL_TRIAL_1STLD_0131_COX.html

Freedom Riders Headed To Little Rock

In just a matter of minutes "Freedom Riders" will board buses to travel to Little Rock Arkansas to be lead in a march for justice for the killing of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow of West Memphis, by the Rev. Al Sharpton. This march also is in support of Judge Victor L. Hill who has filed a motion to convene a special grand jury so that all the evidence in this case can be presented to citizens of Crittenden County so that the citizens can decide if there is reason to bring charges against Erik Sammis,the shooter.

This group will also be present at the Arkansas Supreme Court at 9am this morning when the hearing takes place. I will give a complete update on today's events this evening at 4 on "Express Yourself" on AM 990 KWAM.

X Rated Scene At WorldOvercummers Makes It To X-Rated Site

If Pastor A.R. Williams wanted his "Bed In The Pulpit" story to reach the world,it has. I was sent a link to an adult sex site where my story on Williams has been posted. I'm sure since sex was the topic,and he allowed his wife to parade around the church in her bedroom clothing he will have no problem being posted on NUDEAFRICA.COM

http://www.nudeafrica.com/discus/index.html

CLICK ON ANYTHING GOES, TUESDAYS DISCUSSIONS, SCROLL DOWN TO JANUARY 23, AND CLICK ON "WOMEN OF THE CHURCH HOW TO KEEP THE HOE AWAY FROM YOUR HUSBAND"

Bill Clinton Has A Dream At MLK Rally

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Citizens Of Memphis Pay Rent On Building That They Also Own

It came as a surprise to me on yesterday as I sat in the City Council's Capitol Improvement committee meeting to find out that the City Of Memphis Police Department pays $1.2 million dollars per year to Shelby County government for rent at 201 Poplar.

Even though the building is owned by Shelby County,It has always been my impression that since Memphis is in Shelby County,and since taxpayers in the city pay both city and county taxes that Memphis had part ownership of the building.

The Police department is looking to move out of the building is why this issue came up in the meeting. It appears from what officials from the department were saying that the County is not a good landlord and that the citizens of Memphis have paid for this building twice.

While I don't agree with Police Director Larry Godwin often I must agree that the Memphis Police Department needs its own building and that it is unfair for the citizens of Memphis to be paying Shelby County Government rent on a building that they also own.

A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Truly a picture is worth a thousand words. Nikki Tinker's political mentor is seen about to broke his jaw bone skinning and grinning at Bush. Also he 's seen with 'The Good Ole Boys" Now do we really want his choice in congress?

Why Does The Little Girl From Gadsen Alabama Want To Be In Congress?

On Saturday night I ran into Nikki Tinker hanging around the stage area of Mason Temple waiting to be introduced to Rev. Al Sharpton. Even though I don't support her bid for congress I invited her to appear on my radio show. She immediately wanted to know why I couldn't support her,I stated to her that she has no record of service to this community and that she has only been in the area since 2002.

She stated that she has been in the area longer than that,but when I punched her name into the Shelby County Election Commission data base it shows that she registered to vote March 13,2002 and has voted a whopping 5 times. I also challenge her strong republican ties especially her boss Phil Trenary a strong Bush supporter,Which she replied "That's my boss". That's exactly what I mean, like her mentor Harold Ford Jr. who did nothing for the district in 10 years she has strong republican ties who most likely clothed her in democratic clothing while really being a servant to the republican party.

But why does Nikki truly want to be in congress,was she inspired after working in the campaigns of Harold Ford Jr? Is she the choice of HFJ, is she running to fulfill his agenda/ Why should a woman with no memphis history of public service be elected to serve a community that she has no real ties to? In the coming months on this site and on my radio show all her Republican ties will be exposed.

Blacks in the district need service not political trickery,and Tinker has no record of service. I'm looking forward to hearing her present a platform and how she plans to make that platform work. I'm waiting to hear what her record of service is to THIS COMMUNITY,and how it compares to the current congressman.

The fact that she has some preachers waiting to push her agenda will not work, because the members of these churches will be presented with a record of service by the current congressman and not the rhetoric of preachers who like her have no history of service either to this community.

The election of a congressman to the 9th Congressional District is not about Nikki being black but what is good for the blacks of the district. Nikki has not proven herself and appears to be a puppet of the republican party,and her mission to serve her puppet masters will not be tolerated. It will be my misson this election season to expose your republican connections along with your attachment to Harold Ford Jr. who cares nothing for black people. THE INVITATION REMAINS OPEN I LOOK SO FORWARD TO YOUR APPEARANCE.

Here's her platform thus far from her website:

“I will place my satellite office in a community where people rely heavily upon public transportation (for example either the Hickory Hill community…

“I want to perform economic development in these areas. I have met with business leaders and expressed my dedication to helping to improve opportunity in these areas…

“Our children…need to know that we support them and that we have become successful not through professional sports, through rap music, nor through illegal activity.”



Check out some of her local contributors,especially black preachers.

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Here's more interesting reading:

http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/12/05/5619/

"I HAVE A DREAM",But When Does America Wake Up And Live The Dream?

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In April Martin Luther King Jr. will have been dead 40 years, but yet much of what he saw is still just that, A DREAM. Racism still is the topic of the day,poverty and homelessness is still very much a subject that this country has swept under the rug. We still live in a country that would rather invade other countries then to build up this one. A country that spends billions to fight for the rights of others in distant lands,while calling Americans refugees.

Yes there has been some advancement for the black man,but not to the standards addressed by Dr. King. Some Blacks now feel that White America has changed it's spots and no longer know how to hate,and has tricked many in Black America into thinking that all is well. Some Blacks are ashamed of who they are and don't want to be reminded of this country's history toward us. Some Blacks have been lured into thinking that, that was then and whites wouldn't dare oppress us again, Because White America has given them the crumbs that have fell from the Master's table.

While this article may not address all whites, far to many still oppose Affirmative Action,which would have never been needed if White Folk would have just done right. White America does not want to be reminded of their horrific acts, they can't stand to look into the mirror and view their race as a race of demonic beings who killed and raped Blacks just because they were Black. A race where a Black man could be lynched because he whistled at a white woman.where now they long to be in the arms of a Black woman and even willing to go against other racist whites and wed her.

Black America has been given a false sense of security that those who were the oppressors in America's history,didn't give birth to offspring's of the same mind set who have taught their descendants the plan for hate. Black America does not realize that that plan does not consist of whips and chains......yet, but consists of a mind conditioning that allows Blacks to think racism and the plight of Blacks in this country has changed since the death of our Moses.

White America does not want you to protest and march, they tell you that's a thing of the past. Come to the conference room, listen to us for a little while.don't make any noise and we'll give you a room in the big house. we'll allow you to live just a little bit better than the noisy Negros. We'll put some alphabets behind your name and allow you to present yourselves as smart Negroes. The only thing that we expect from you is to STAY IN YOUR PLACE, and let us know the plan of the noisy Negro.

To the White Man and woman who understands that your race was wrong in it's treatment of Blacks in America,and has tried not by your words but your actions to support equal and civil rights, I applaud you. But to Whites who still have their racist views, who long for days of yester years, where some black men walked in fear of retribution, I serve you notice that those days will never come again. There are Black men who have no fear of you and what you can do. There are Black men who would rather die standing up , than die on our knees looking up.

Martin King had a dream,but America is still sleep. Martin King like Moses was only to see and confirm that there is a Promise land. But it's up to us to get there. It's us to us to quit wandering around aimlessly in the wilderness. It's up to us to come up with a plan of action to save our people. It's up to us to take that plan and turn it into action. The white man is not our solution,neither is so many of our black leaders who except white corporate dollars to be quiet. Neither does our hope lay in the hands of the black preacher who teaches a gospel of by and by, without teaching us how to live and survive now, A gospel of golden streets and not a gospel of asphalt street where we must walk together to get to the Promise land.

The alarm clock is ringing, the rooster is crowing, for the wake up call has been made. Black America what you gonna do?? shall you remain asleep while racism destroys this country? will you continue to doze, to cover yourselves in the sheets of complacency,and lay your head on a pillow of satisfaction. Or will you arise and say like the sanitation workers of 1968 here in Memphis,I AM A MAN and that no matter what I'll stand as a man.

Judge Victor L. Hill Will Be My Guest Tomorrow On "Express Yourself"

I received a call from Judge Victor L. Hill on yesterday and he has agreed to appear tomorrow on "Express Yourself". Judge Hill is the Arkansas judge that has called for a special grand jury to be convened in the case of the killing of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow, which is trying to be blocked by those in the state that fear what a grand jury may produce.

The Arkansas Code Annotated section 16-85-517 under the heading Special Grand Jury reads (A) "At any time a grand jury is not in session,the court in its discretion by order entered of record may impanel a special grand jury. (B) When impaneled,the special grand jury shall have the powers and proceed in all respects as provided by law for the conduct of regular grand juries".

This is the state law that Circuit Court Judge Victor Hill of Arkansas used in making his order for a grand jury to be held to determined whether or not criminal charges should come forth for the death of DeAunta Farrow by Sgt Erik Sammis of the West Memphis Police Department. I must note here that critics have stated that Hill does not have the power to convene the jury because the case was under the jurisdiction of another judge. But what the critics refuse to tell you is that at the point the special prosecutors stated that no charges were going to be filed, the judge no longer had jurisdiction because the prosecutors were not going forth with a case against Erik Sammis, Thus allowing another judge to step in and call not for an investigation but a grand jury.

In reading the order I felt a chill to know that there is a black man that is willing to stand up for what is right. In reading the investigative report submitted by the Arkansas state Police and the Arkansas Crime lad, I have no doubt that there is probable cause to indict Sammis. Farrow has a gun shot wound to the back of his leg, there is no prints or blood on the toy gun, which I think if the toy gun belong to Farrow would be there.

If the time of death is correct,the report states that the investigators could not see a weapon at the time of the killing and DeAunta could not see who was behind the shining light from a flashlight placed on the weapon of Sammis.Judge Hill the only black judge out of 11 serving the Second Judicial Circuit, in a move that has rocked the very foundation of the state of Arkansas attacks racism in West Memphis, and states that the request for a special grand jury was inevitable.The request and the judge following through comes as a surprise to many,and thanks to Attorney Javier Bailey it happened.

Even though Special Prosecutor H.G. Foster wants the order kicked out and has filed a writ to the state Supreme Court to do so.But the question must be asked why is Foster opposed to a grand jury convening, isn't he looking for justice in this case,or is he a part of a conspiracy to cover up the murder of the 12 year old child? Judge Hill is operating within the laws of Arkansas so why the uproar, is it because so many want to take the word of a officer who has proven to be a liar and a officer who will falsify paperwork just because he's a policeman? Why would Foster not want the people of Arkansas to review the information and hear from witnesses and also review evidence?

I spoke with Foster prior to the announcement that had been expected from Judge Hill concerning the eyewitness who states that she saw the entire shooting,and that she saw Farrow holding a Coke and chips. That witness submitted herself to questioning by Arkansas State Police, here in Memphis. This Witness alone adds a reason for the grand jury to be held and to hear her statements about what happened the evening Farrow died. In his order Hill speaks of a case where a white citizen got involved in police business and got his butt whipped by a black police officer a grand jury was convened to indict the black officer. Hill states that if it was fair for the black officer to be held accountable by a grand jury why not a white officer being held accountable for killing a child that had every right to be where he was when like a dog he was shot down.

In his order he quotes several persons stating there views on racism, he not only wears his robe of justice but attacks those who wear robes that define racism. this order serves notice on racist that it is no longer business as usual,it's a new day and a new world order,No longer does the black community have to tolerate injustice,and open and blatant racism. It's time to hold racist and hate mongers accountable for being stupid.White racist must understand that their days of rule is far gone and that there are black men who stand really to fight for the justice that blacks in this country deserve.

Blacks in the state of Arkansas must stand ready to shut West Memphis down if the Supreme Court of the state, attempts to reverse the order of Hill. The judge has every right under law to call for the grand jury hearing.Blacks in both Arkansas and Mississippi should stand really to fight the power brokers of the state and hold them accountable for their transgressions Judge Hill has taken a bold and unpopular position but justice will be served in this matter,one way or the other. Foster and his staff alone with other members of the population of West Memphis must know that the death of farrow and the conspiracy to let Sammis get a pass will not work.Foster must understand that Blacks in this country are looking for a cause,and maybe at last it has arrived.

40 years after the death of Martin Luther King Jr. So many things remain the same Tune in from 4-6pm on AM990 KWAM

Will Judge Breen Prove That Equal Justice Is Separate From Black Justice?

Former State Senator Kathryn Bowers who is elderly and sick is set to appear before Federal Judge Daniel Breen on Thursday for her role in the Tennessee Waltz. Breen is the same judge who on last week sentenced Ward Cruthfield to house arrest because of his age and ailments. Surely this Federal judge wants to show the citizens of this state that he is a fair distributor of justice and give old,sick Kathryn the same sentence.

Surely judge Breen doesn't want what has been said about the Federal indictments handed down by the government, that the goal of Tennessee Waltz was racist and that the true targets were black lawmakers to appear to be true, by sentencing all the Blacks to prison and allowing Cruthfield to go home.

In fact one must wonder how sick you have to be to go home and get a Federal judge to state that most likely you want repeat the same offense again.Michael Hooks Sr had both of his knees replaced but still had to go to prison. I guess that wasn't sick enough,and those knees were not white. Whats to make Breen feel as though Crutchfield would not repeat the crime other than the fact that he can't run for public office again?

The fact that Crutchfield is old should have had nothing to do with his going to prison. He was old when he committed his crime, so send his old ass to prison or just state that justice is not blind and that she see's what she wants to see especially if the color of skin is white.

The actions of Judge Breen will truly prove that there is a separate set of rules when it comes to justice for Blacks if Kathryn Bowers who is both sick and old is not given the same sentence as Ward Crutchfield. Will the Federal government prove what history has shown us for years that racism starts at the top and works its way down, and that Black justice is not the same as equal justice? On Thursday we will all know.

National Town Hall Meeting Calls For Black Voter Turnout And Education

On Saturday night in the same room that Martin Luther King Jr. made his his last speech in on April3,1968 over 300 people listened as various speakers spoke on where Black America is now, including the Rev. Al Sharpton.

The event which took place at Mason Temple was billed as a National Town Hall Meeting. The theme was Black Voter Turnout and the Road to The White House. Rev. Sharpton in a fiery speech stated that no candidate whether it's Hillery Clinton, John Edwards, or Barack Obama should be given the Black vote without telling Black America what they're going to do for blacks in this country. He stated that the candidates must tell us what they're going to do about poverty and homelessness along with racist justice,and racism.

Rev. Sharpton spoke of the Children of Israel who after crossing the Red Sea took 40 years to get to the Promised Land when the journey should have only taken 40 days. He spoke of how they wondered around in the wilderness all that time because they turn there back on the God who had delivered them,and forgot about those things that brought them out of bondage.

Sharpton compared the plight of the Children of Israel to the plight of Black America today. It's been 40 years since the death of Martin Luther King Jr. who parted the Red Sea of bondage for Blacks in this country,but yet we are still walking around in the wilderness because we've forgotten as a people what brought us out of adverse bondage. No longer do we want to march and protest, no longer do we want to use the methods that made White America address us as a people. So many Blacks as become complacent because of what they assume is status given them to shut them up.

The crowd was also addressed by noted author and activist Dr, Ronald Walters of the African American Leadership Institute, who also worked as an organizer in the Presidential campaigns of Rev. Jessie Jackson spoke of the slavery of Blacks that still exist in this country,and how if we not at the polls to protect our interest, votes should be stolen from us. He also stated that the picture that has been painted that Blacks don't vote is wrong and that in some instances Blacks outvote Whites by as much as 3%.

This Town Hall Meeting is just the beginning of a powerful move that will sweep this country this year to not only register and get out the Black vote, but to educate black voters as well. Sharpton is right when he states that it's not just enough for Barack to be black or Hillery to be a White female attached to Bill Clinton, but both these candidates must address the issues of Blacks in this country before receiving one Black vote.

Rev. Al Sharpton And Debra Farrow To Appear Today On "Express Yourself"

Rev. Al Sharpton the President of the National Action Network,and Debra Farrow the mother of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow will be my guest this evening at 4pm on "Express Yourself."

Rev. Sharpton will share his feelings about the tragic death of this child at the hands of Erik Sammis and the cowardliness of Arkansas state officials including the West Memphis Police who seek to have the request of Judge Victor l. Hill to convene a special grand jury overturned.

Rev. Sharpton will be leading a march on next Thursday in Little Rock when many of us will travel to the Arkansas State Supreme Court to show support for Judge Hill and for the family of DeAunta Farrow.Rev. Sharpton will also share what will be happening on April 4,2008 in Memphis to remember the 40th anniversary of the killing of Martin Luther King Jr.

"EXPRESS YOURSELF" 4pm-6pm AM 990 KWAM

Justice Not Just US

Again the federal Government has proven that Blacks in America have no reason to trust the government in its enforcement of equal justice.Former state senator and Tennessee Waltz defendant Ward Crutchfield of Chattanooga was sentenced to probation today for his role in the Tennessee Waltz public corruption sting.

U.S. Dist. Judge J. Daniel Breen cited the 79-year-old's age, health and the likelihood that he would never commit a similar crime. He put Crutchfield on two years probation, six months of home confinement and a $3,000 fine.

But where is the justice? Michael Hooks Sr had to have both his knees replaced but tonight he's in prison, Roscoe Dixon had medical problems, but tonight he is in prison. Are we to believe that out of the 11 people indicted in the Tennessee Waltz that Crutchfield is the only one with health problems?

Just because Cruthfield is old and white does the Federal government give him a pass while locking up blacks? apparently so. Cruthfield was old when he committed his crime so his old ass should dance to the Waltz just like his black counterparts. The act by this Federal judge cries out "Racism",and puts a farther bad taste in the mouths of Blacks when it comes to the lie that Justice is Blind,

Justice sees what it wants to see,which is that Black justice is going to prison while white justice says he's not going to commit another crime,so let old ass 'Crutch" go home. This sentence by Judge Breen is totally unfair and bias. Barry Myers who was the very first to plead guilty and was not an elected official received 18 months so why is old ass "Cruth" allowed to go home to his family?

Black America has no reason to trust the government of this country, for she proves day end and day out that true justice is only for whites,and that no matter what the white man does he's treated differently. The government who stated that blacks were like property shows daily that that is exactly how it thinks.

In this country there is justice and then a form of justice called "JUST-US"which applies solely to blacks in this land of despair. Where is the NAACP,PUSH, and all the rest of the black organizations that should be crying loud in defense of of this matter? If all it takes to stay out of prison is to be old and sick, Katheryn Bowers tonight should be resting better than she's rested in a long time.

Obama Campaign Takes Off In Shelby County

Tonight in the Eastgate Shopping Center the campaign in Shelby County to elect Barack Obama as the next President of the United States kicked off. Nearly a 100 people were present to show their support for the Senator from Illinois.

Of those present State Representatives Lois Deberry and Barbara Cooper, State Senator Reginald Tate,Shelby County Democratic party Chair Keith Norman, Yvonne Acey,Tajuan Stout Mitchell, Cordell Orin of Newpath,and many others both political pundits and people who just want to see Obama elected.

The office will kick off in full gear on Monday operating from 9am-9pm. It's time for a change in America,and that change will come when Barack Obama takes the oath as the President of the United States next year.

This Negro Preacher Is Crazy

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Nikki Tinker Has Breakfast This Morning With Known Republican Trickster

Nikki Tinker who wants the 9th Congressional District to think that she's a democrat had breakfast this morning at the Bistro-Bis in Washington D.C. with Bernie Robinson a lobbyist for the Livingston Group. The Livingston Group is headed by former Republican Representative Robert Livingston, who also worked for former republican Governor of Illinois Ryan who went to prison for bribery

Tinker was in deep conversation with Robinson who was known in his younger days to travel the republican campaign circuit teaching "Young Republicans" strategies and dirty tricks. So why is this so called democrat meeting with republicans? because she is republican plain and simple.

The republican party knows that it's impossible for a republican to win in the 9th district, so they have dressed Tinker up in democratic clothing and trying to pass her off as a democrat. Why would Tinker be meeting with a republican whose known for dirty tricks,and if he specializes in playing dirty politics, who would he play them on other then democrats?

Nikki I have eyes everywhere and in the coming months I will prove to this district that you are being used by the Republican Party to lie and deceive democrats,for the gain of the Airline industry and other ploys by the party of Bush to continue his legacy of lies.

Check this out and read page 223...........http://books.google.com/books?id=Ig-aodIl-HUC&pg=PA223&lpg=PA223&dq=bernie+robinson+lobbyist+and+george+bush&source=web&ots=Q7F4gSPq_E&sig=VwQH3Im-tFY3nbP5eQpNpnztHG8#PPA226,M1

Coming Tonight: John Elkington Has Hired Robert Spence As His Attorney To Fight His Troubles On Beale, But Spence Has A Conflict Of Interest

Beale Street Development Corporation has filed a lawsuit against the City of Memphis and Performa Entertainment Corp, which goes to court tomorrow. This lawsuit stems over the fact that for 25 years John Elkington has violated his contract with BSDC by not turning over the rent money that he's collecting minus his 15% management fee. The balance of the funds are to be turned over to the city

BSDC solely has an agreement with the city, not elkington. The city has no contract or agreement with Performa at all but yet has tortuously interferred with BSDC an the agreement with Elkington by meeting with Elkington over the years as though Elkington has an agreement with them by passing BSDC all together. Also the city is involved now with Elkington now concerning Beale Street, but has not demanded it's monies due. The same city government that has refused to join BSDC to force Elkington to pay the millions due.

Because of the legal problems of his attorney Richard Rossi,Elkington has had to hire another attorney in the person of Robert Spence. Tonight I will show you with documentation why Spence can not represent Elkington in this lawsuit. The proof will show that Robert Spence as City Attorney for the City of Memphis has a conflict of interest.

But then Elkington is already aware that he can't hire a city attorney whether present or former who has represented the city against BCDC, He knows that Spence cannot use inside city information against the organization for his benefit. Elkington is using Spence knowing that BCDC will inform the judge of the conflict which will delay the lawsuit,thus giving Elkington more time to rob the city of monies due.

Robert should also be reminded of Section 2-42 of the Memphis City Code which contains conflict of interest relating to officers and employees of the city. In fact in an Inter-office memorandum sent to the mayor and Rick Masson and the members of the City Council and all appointed city officials, by Spence he states:

"The obvious intent of the section is to prevent the participation by a city official in the city activities in which he or she may have a financial or any other interest" and surely Elkington is paying him.

When will the City of Memphis Force John Elkington to pay the money that is due the city? By the way I'm hearing that Some of Elkington's projects around the country or folding because that have found that he can't deliver what he promises.

"Express Yourself" Will Celebrate Black History Month By Telling the History Of Blacks And Not HIS-STORY

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During the month of February on both this site and on my radio show I will be dealing with the history of Blacks on the planet, that will tear apart the stories that blacks have been lead to believe is truth. The lie about Columbus discovering America will be looked at,along with the lie that Jesus had blond hair and blue eyes will also be examined.

On February 1st I will open the month up on air with the Willie Lynch Letter, while some will say that the letter is a myth the content is well worth discussing because the plan set forth in the letter has surely worked. Stay tune next month for many controversial subjects such as why the Black Baptist Church should do away with the label "Missionary Baptist Church"

Arkansas State Supreme Court Must Uphold It's Own Law

Judge Victor L. Hill will stand before the Arkansas State Supreme Court on next Thursday to defend his right as a Circuit Judge to follow a state law that gives him the power to convene a special grand jury. Hill wants this jury to be convened so that all the facts and evidence of the killing of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow can be presented.

If the West Memphis Police believe that Erik Sammis did no wrong in shooting Farrow why are they along with the special prosecutors so worried about a grand jury being convened? The answer is very simple, they know that their 800 page reports has holes in it,and that much of what is in the report has never been reported to the public.

If the Arkansas State Supreme Court must follow the laws of it's state then there is no way that they can not allow Judge Hill to follow those same laws. There are 10 buses prepared to leave Memphis and West Memphis at 5AM next Thursday to travel to Little Rock to support Judge Hill and to show the high court that there are those who want the people of West Memphis to have the final say on what happens to Erik Sammis. Also while in Little Rock a march will be lead by Rev. Al Sharpton.

Here's the Arkansas State Law that gives Hill the power to convene a Special Grand Jury:

The Arkansas Code Annotated section 16-85-517 under the heading Special Grand Jury reads (A) "At any time a grand jury is not in session,the court in its discretion by order entered of record may impanel a special grand jury. (B) When impaneled,the special grand jury shall have the powers and proceed in all respects as provided by law for the conduct of regular grand juries".

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOC

Even though the National birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, will be observed on Monday january 21, the actual birthday is today January 15th.

In 1983, the 98th Congress passed Public Law 98-144 to honor the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. This was first celebrated as a Federal legal holiday on January 20, 1986 and has been observed on the third Monday of January since that time. Congress' intention was that the holiday "serve as a time for Americans to reflect on the principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change espoused by Martin Luther King, Jr." (36 USC, Section 169j).

King was born on January 15, 1929 and gained national prominence during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The boycott began when Rosa Parks, a 42 year old seamstress, refused to give up her seat to a white man on December 1, 1955. A Montgomery city ordinance at that time required black individuals to give up their seats to white individuals. The boycott lasted 381 days and served as the impetus in the creation of Southern Christian Leadership Conference. SCLC was founded by Dr. King and others in order to work for civil rights legislation.

From this point forward, King's name became virtually synonymous with the civil rights movement of the late 1950's and early 1960's. He was at the center of almost every major demonstration and was arrested many times. In April 1963, he composed Letter from the Birmingham Jail. Later that year, King delivered his most famous speech when he told participants in the March on Washington "I have a dream."

During the next few years, King and the movement realized many successes including the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the ruling of the poll tax as unconstitutional, and the desegregation of schools which had ignored the decision reached in Brown v. Board of Education. In 1967, King began to focus some of his energy on the war in Vietnam, a move that many believed to be a betrayal of the civil rights cause. King justified his decision by stating in a 1967 speech that "we have been repeatedly faced with the cruel irony of watching Negro and white boys on TV screens as they kill and die together for a nation that has been unable to seat them together in the same schools."

In early April, 1968, he traveled to Memphis, Tennessee to march in support of local sanitation workers. On the evening of April 3, he delivered his prophetic "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech in which he said:

I just want to do God's will. And he's allowed me to go to the mountain. And I've looked over, and I've seenthe promised land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land.
So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen theglory of the coming of the Lord!

Dr. King was assassinated the next morning while he stood on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel. In March, 1969, James Earl Ray confessed to the crime. However, Ray has since recanted his confession and in 1978, the U. S. House of Representatives concluded that he had probably been aided by others.
King is buried at what is now the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The site includes the Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was a copastor with his father. King's tombstone is engraved with the words

This info comes from a page on Dr.King from The Biography of Dr.martin Luther King Jr.

Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I'm free at last.

Rev. Al Sharpton Will Be My Guest Friday On "Express Yourself"

Rev. Al Sharpton will be in the Memphis area later this week to prepare for the January 24, "Freedom Ride" to Little Rock Arkansas to support Judge Victor L. Hill who will appear before the state Supreme Court to determined if the court will follow Hill to follow the state law that gives him the power to convene a special grand Jury. Hill wants to convene the jury to see if Erik Sammis should be indicted for the killing of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow.

Sharpton who also will be in town to prepare for the National Action Network's convention to be held on April 4,2008 will appear Friday live on "Express Yourself".

Joseph Lee Will Soon Drop A Bomb Shell That Will Blow Up The Fed's Case Against Him

After reading the Fed's indictment against Joseph Lee where it's stated that he allowed former city Councilman Edmund Ford Sr. get away with not paying a $16,000 water bill in lieu of his support for voting for him to become President of MLG&W,I can't find the crime.

Ford was not the only council member who voted for Lee,and it can't be proven that Ford lined up the votes of support that included Tom Marshall. This being said where is the crime? is it the same crime that Herman Morris must have committed when he as President allowed Angus McEacharn then editor of the Commercial Appeal to get away with paying a water bill?

Angus was on Morris's VIP list of persons who was to only be dealt with by him. It was stated that Angus shouldn't be touched because he would cause bad relations and bad press between MLG&W and the CA. Thus Angus was given 10 years to pay a $10,000 water bill without interest or penalty. So Lee who did not handle the day to day billing of customers is guilty of giving a customer time on a bill, but a President who places a citizen on a special list and states that he's not to be disconnected because of who he is, and what he can do against the company is not guilty?

But be that as it may Joseph Lee has proof that he has not committed a crime, and neither did he have any intent on committing a crime, and that he never conspired with Ford or anyone to committ a crime that has been documented. This info will be a bombshell that will blow this case out of the water and let any potential juror know that if Joseph lee goes to trial that the Feds will be trying an innocent man. This information will be revealed very soon first on this site.

Has Ron Redwing Been Given A Pass?

Sources are stating that Ron Redwing who testified before a Federal Grand Jury in the case concerning Bruce Thompson and the contract given to build schools by H&M Construction Company has been given immunity from prosecution.

Redwing has been named like Thompson to have also been a consultant for the construction firm out of Jackson Tenn. Redwing who has no construction experience but is in the public relations business has ties to many poli-trick-an and developers.

If the Feds have given Redwing Immunity it must mean that he is singing a song that the angels can't sing,and other local pol-trick-ans could be indicted if he sings their song. It's also rumored in political circles that a certain former city councilman on his way to prison put Redwing and Thompson together.

Looks like now Tim Willis has a close friend

KWAM And 'Express Yourself" Are A Team

There were some critics that concerned that my picture was not shown on the KWAM website. This was due to the fact when the show was on at night I didn't feel that my picture on the site was of any value to me. But with the moving of the show to the 4-6Pm time slot the audience is growing daily so the station and I decided to post my picture and time slot on the page.

Click on to view the site..............KWAM990.com

Married Police Officer Stabbed By Girlfriend

Early this morning I was awaken by one of my regular sources within the department that never stirs me wrong who I could not contact on yesterday that gave me the true side of the story. The officer is a Black male whose a member of the Organized Crime Unit named M.L. Clark, report number 0801006657. It seems that Clark who is married got into an argument with his girlfriend over the content of text messages within her cellphone, a fight was started and Clark was stabbed. Most news organization are reporting the bullshit story that he told of how a vagrant stabbed him, time will show I'm right

This story was broken first by me, Fox News I guess I made it easy for you by posting the report number didn't I? LOL

Witness Says Jones Was Shot,Got Up, Ran Over By Police SUV,And Than Shot Again

FROM THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL:

After 10 that night, Organized Crime Unit officers saw what appeared to be a drug transaction in front of 874 Claybrook. They stopped and detained Terry Bowen, a resident of the house, and found three "dime" bags of marijuana, according to court records.As they were questioning Bowen, police said, they saw Jones run out a side door of the Claybrook home with a pistol tucked in his belt.When they yelled for him to stop, Jones pulled the pistol out and took off running, police said.

Jones was shooting at the officers as they chased him on foot through backyards and between houses to Vollintine and Randle, police said. When he got to a church parking lot there, he fired several more shots.One officer driving through the lot in the chase was suddenly confronted by Jones at his window with a pistol.Another officer who had just jumped from his vehicle saw Jones at the window with a gun, and fired.Jones collapsed dead in front of 1374 Vollintine.

This is the story that ran in the CA concerning the death of 18 year old Timothy Jones who was shot down by Memphis police on December 13,2007. But this story was made up by police to cover up the true facts of what happened on that tragic night. The story is correct that police stopped at 874-872 Claybrook to question Terry Bowen who was sitting in his car in front of his home speaking out of his window with a person in a car sitting in the street.

Bowen states that he was parked but the other car was blocking the street. the police pulled the car that was blocking the street over,but also decided to question Bowen without cause. Bowen was told by police that "They appeared to be selling drugs" not that they were seen selling drugs. So what we have is a case of profiling. Bowen and his passenger who was sitting with him were both pulled from the car,where 3 dime bags of "weed" were found,which is a misdemeanor.

What the paper who got their report from police, a report that can no longer be found didn't know was that Bowen had just dropped Timothy Jones off at his girlfriend's apartment just prior to driving to his home,so Timothy Jones was not on Claybrook. Also the CA didn't know that the house police claim Jones ran out of has no MLG&W ,and the door they say Jones ran out of has been nailed shut for some time. So there's no way that Timothy Jones ran out of that door.

Bowen also states that there was gun fire that both he and all the police officers who were on the scene heard that came from Alma street which is west of Claybrook,in fact Bowen states that both he and the police ducked. At that point the white police SUV took off, not because someone Jones was seen running out of the house but because shots were fired.

The CA reports from the police report, that Jones was chased from the house that he could not have ran out of pulling a gun from his waist. remember there were no lights on that side of the house so how could a gun been seen? The report also states "They saw Jones run out a side door of the Claybrook home,with a pistol tucked in his belt.When they yelled for him to stop,Jones pulled the pistol out,and took off running police said." This statement conflicts, when did he run when he came out the house or when police yelled for him to stop? neither because Timothy Jones was not on Claybrook.

The CA goes on to report,again from police reports that police chased him through backyards, what police Bowen states that the only policemen that left the Henry and Claybrook where he was was the white SUV,and how was that SUV able to get in backyards?

The CA states that when Jones got to Randle and Vollentine some five or more blocks away he fired more shots at police from the parking lot of Friendship Church which is located at Randle and Vollentine. Then it says that an officer involved in the chase suddenly confronted Jones at his window with a pistol. So are we to think that Jones stopped running,stopped trying to get away to STOP and confront a police officer on a church lot where there was no where to hide? This means that Jones was not running.

The report goes on to state that another officer saw Jones at the officer's window,fired and Jones collasped in front of 1374 Vollintine. So how was Jones able to collapse not in front of 1374 Vollintine,but up in the yard of 1374 Vollentine? which lot belonging to the church do police say he was shot in. the one that houses the entrance to the church or the one where cars park? The nearest lot would be at least 50 ft or more from where he lay dead under the police SUV.

The question has been how did Jones end up under the police SUV? Witnesses state that they heard a crash and 4 shots, and when they arrived at the site moments later they saw Jones with no shirt on under the white police SUV. The 75 year old resident of 1374 Vollentine states that police force her to go back in her home while they were seen searching for a weapon.

The body of Timothy Jones has severe bruises,and bruises that appear to be tire marks across his back. he was shot at least 3 times with gun shot entry wounds to the back of the neck, which means that Policeman Frank Hannah either shot Jones from behind or as he laid face down on the ground under the SUV after he had been ran over.

There is a witness that has come forth that states that he saw the shooting from a porch across the street. The witness states that he saw police shooting from the inside of the SUV, hitting Jones. After being shot Jones got up and at which time the SUV put the pedal to the metal,gunned the SUV jumping the curb and hitting Jones with full impact,and getting out of the SUV and firing shots into the body of Timothy Jones.

The Attorney General closed the case and ruled the shooting justifiable in less than a week, but when I seek the reports on this case I'm told that there is still an ongoing investigation. So if there is an investigation going on why was the shooting ruled justifiable? Why is it that on Monday Tecora Porter the mother of Jones was given a police report that basically says nothing and when I went to Central records i was told that the report was not there that i would have to go to the 12th floor and speak with the Police information person who when it was found that it was me at the front was at lunch, even though I had just seen her get off the elevator.

This matter is not going away even if a complaint has to be filed with the TBI, FBI, and the U.S. Justice Department. the mother has already spoken with an attorney and with the National Action Network. If I'm wrong I'm ready for the police to prove it.........But They Can't.

"A Child's Petition For Non-Violence" Submitted To Arkansas Attorney General In Support Of Special Grand Jury Convening

The National Action Network and the family of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow who was shot down by former West Memphis policeman Erik Sammis has submitted to Arkansas Attorney General McDaniel petitions signed by nearly 2000 children and parents requesting a Grand Jury be impaneled for the purpose of investigating the shooting of Farrow.

CLICK ON TO ENLARGE AND READ LETTER

Congressman Cohen Opens His Office Up for The Citizens To Visit And Voice Their Concerns

On Friday Congressman Steve Cohen opened his Federal Building office up to the citizens of the 9th Congressional District for a meet and greet.

During the two hours of the open office nearly 200 people visted the congressman office to shake hands and show there support for the congressman who will be running this year for his second term in the congress.

Even during the open House the Congressman had his staff taking notes from citizens with concerns so that his office could see to there needs. Randy Wade the new Director of the Memphis office took time to visit with a young man with a criminal background to be able to assist him in finding employment since he wants to better his life.

Also on Saturday the Congressman visited a forum on racism held at The National Civil Rights Museum, where panelist Dr.Ralph Meade Walker made the statement that"Congressman Cohen is doing a great job for the black community" In fact the little black lady in the top picture told the Congressman that it made her cry the way that the black preachers treated him last year,and that she will always vote for him.

New Server For This Site Coming

This site has been up since May of 2005 and has become the leading blog site in this city and the area, When the idea for a blog was given me by a friend we looking at other local blogs we had no idea that this site would grow to the point that it has grown. The site is currently experiencing spamming by some who don't care for me or my views which makes them real stupid for spending their time here.

This site presently operates out of the server of the blogging company that does not afford some of the security for the site that is needed,thus the time has come to move the site from their server to my own.

Within the next week I will be moving the site to my own server giving me the power to have total control over every person that comes to this site. I have hired a computer expert who is designing a server that will allow me track every IP number that comes on the site, even those who post as anonymous. This will allow me to ban those IP's from the site permanently.

The person who impersonates will no longer be able to pursue his madness because he will not be able to copy anything from the site and his IP will be banned. The power to right click will also be removed so that pictures and information here can no longer be copied. Plus for those of you that will attempt to use proxies you will be blocked and those series will be banned. No longer will anyone be able to link there own personal sites to this one,or promote themselves here. If you want your site to be as successful as this one do the work, but you won't get a free ride here.

I will not announce for several days after the new server is up that the change has taken place, to be able to track and ban the IP number of those who are not welcome to this site. The new server will also give me the power to do some new things that the present blogging service will not allow so look very soon for the new and improved THADDEUSMATTHEWS.COM

Ophelia Ford Needs To Take Care Of Her Health,And Step Down From The State Senate

Knowing that State Senator Ophelia Ford is very ill I have tried not to attack her for not showing up most of last year to represent the citizens of district 29. But now we are into another year that cannot allow her the luxury of leaving the district without state representation.

Her attorney David Cocke submitted a letter stating that he will reveal in three weeks when Ford may return to the Senate. But Cocke is not being honest with the citizens of the district. It is my belief because Ophelia is so ill that she will not be able to return to the senate at all.

I will not go into the seriousness of her illness,because I believe that she is allowed some privacy,but to hold on to the seat when she is not able to serve is wrong and the citizens of the district deserve better.

Ophelia has proven her point that a female Ford can be elected to office,and while I did not support her bid for office the citizens of the district spoke and elected her,and the power should always remain with the people and the choices they make.

If the Ford family would be honest they would tell this community that Ophelia is in no shape to serve and urge her to give up the seat before legislation can be passed to remove her. While I have made her the butt of jokes on this site in the pass,I refuse to kick her when she's down and ill but the business of the people must go on. The district needs someone who is able to bring dollars and industry into the district,along with fighting to make sure that district 29 gets it's fair share of whatever benefits are passed out.

To walk away with dignity is not a sign of defeat, but a sign that even in sickness Ophelia Ford cared enough to put the concerns of the citizens of district 29. before her own concerns. While I know many will speak her name in a negative manner, I hope some will speak her name in prayer.

No Erik,We Don't All Look Alike

At the press conference held today in the law office of Javier Bailey I read the eight page complaint of Erik Sammis, who says that he's going to file it with the Tennessee State Board of Professional Responsibility. Before he does he may want to make sure he has all his information in tact.

As I read the complaint I noticed that what he calls his material fact of the complaint is not fact at all. He speaks of Unseld Nance being an witness to the shooting and that Nance was interviewed immediately afterwards. he also states that Unseld Nance Sr. was present. But he does not mention that this interview took place several hours after the shooting,and that the 14 year old was held during this period without his parents present.

Sammis goes on to state that the entire interview was video recorded and submitted on DVD as evidence. He makes a point of stating that Nance is seen going through what had transpired that evening,indicating that DeAunta Farrow had a toy gun and was raising it in the direction of Sammis. He speaks of Nance Sr. signing the written statement after the interview is concluded.

The point here has to be made that no one knows what the 14 year old was told to say during the period that he was handcuffed and alone at the West Memphis jail. I;m sure that the 14 year old was very frighten after seeing his cousin gunned down in the street and feared for his life.making it very easy to follow any script given him by West Memphis Police.

Sammis goes on to state in his complaint that "Javier Bailey went on all 4 Memphis TV news stations and stated that Unseld Nance Jr. was taken to the police station,interviewed and interrogated by several armed police officers(Most police officers are armed aren't they) without being able to talk to his parents" Again he does not mention that Nance was held several hours without his parents being able to speak to him including his grandfather who is an Arkansas State Representative.

Sammis goes on to state "Javier Bailey can be seen next to Unseld Nance Jr.as Unseld gave the news reporters a totally different and manufactured story that is identical to what Javier bailey put out to the news media" This portion of Sammis complaint deals with the fact that not only Bailey but several witnesses who gave statements to both the Arkansas State Police and the FBI that Farrow was holding a Coke and a bag of chips

Sammis does not make it plain in his complaint that the statement to the media concerning the Coke and chips was not given the night of June 22,2007 the night of the shooting but several weeks later. On the night of the shooting Javier bailey was not involved as the attorney for the Farrow family at all. In fact he does not represent Nance at all, the Nance family have there own attorney which is handling the civil lawsuit that they have filed.

But here's where Sammis totally screwed up, in his complaint he states that "Javier Bailey can be seen next to Unseld Nance as Unseld gave the news reporters a totally different and manufactured story". The person that he claims is Bailey is in fact a Bailey but it's not Javier Bailey, but his brother Attorney Tarsus Bailey who is a part of his brother's legal team and was present at the conference because Debra Farrow was involved, and because it's in the best interest of the Farrow family to have a representative present whenever the media is present

Javier Bailey states that he has never interviewed Unseld Nance at all, because his interviewing Nance would make him a witness to the statements made since he is not representing Nance at all. But his brother in the presence of the attorney representing the Nance family has been present in interviews so that the Bailey team can be abreast of what is going on.

Sammis claim that Bailey should not be representing the Farrow family in the state of Arkansas has no merit, in fact he should check with the Federal Judge (Sneed) who gave Bailey the authority to represent. Check out the legal term "PRO HAC VICE". With Bailey case being in Federal Court he does not have to operate under the rules of a state court. As a licensed attorney he does not have to get state permission to represent.

The complaint of Erik Sammis of 151 Boston Cove, Marion Ar. 72364 which he himself has made public by placing it on a document and giving it to the media is totally unfounded,and is a plan to deter the high court of Arkansas from allowing Judge Victor L.Hill from being able to follow the laws of the state which gives him the power to call for a special grand jury.

If Bob Paudert and the Special Prosecutors are so sure that Sammis is innocent of wrongdoing why are the trying to prevent the case to go to a grand jury? Is it because they know Sammis is a baby killer and there's evidence to prove it. the decision of a grand jury would be final and if that jury came back with no reason to indict that would mean that myself, Javier Bailey, Rev. Al Sharpton would all have to go somewhere and sat down and be quiet. How can Paudert an his cronies pass this up?

Javier Bailey To Appear Today On "Express Yourself" To Discuss Sammis Complaint

Attorney Javier Bailey will appear on "Express Yourself" this afternoon to deal with the latest in the West Memphis police saga. It's reported that Bob Paudert who is the mouth piece for Erik Sammis is holding a press conference this morning to pass out a complaint that has not even been files with the Tennessee State Board of Responsibility.

It's known that ACTION NEWS 's 5 reporter Janice Broach is close to Bob Paudert, which is no problem but,thus the early release of the supposedly complaint. Bailey has been in contact with the state Board who has told him that they have not received the complaint from Sammis and does not know who Erik Sammis is. Today at 4PM I will read the entire letter and then place it on the site tonight.

Tune in from 4-6pm on Am 990 KWAM for "Express Yourself"

open Invite For West Memphis Police Chief To Appear On "Express Yourself"

This is an open invitation to West Memphis police Chief Bob Paudert to appear on my radio show to debate the issues behind the shooting of 12 year old DeAunta Farrow. Paudert who is serving as the mouth piece for Erik Sammis has been on TV stations and radio programs that he consider safe,and it was he not Sammis that informed the media about Sammis act of filing a complaint against Attorney Javier Bailey.

Bob here is your chance to speak to the black community and to someone who has read the entire 800 page report submitted by the Special Prosecutors working the case. I have a series of questions to ask that has never been asked in any of your media appearances,such as why did you leave the Bartlett Police Department,it's rumor that you were asked to leave.

Bob,I can call you Bob can't I, most of the reporters have taken your word for what is in the report so I would like to challenge you on some of the submitted information,such as:

How if Farrow was facing Sammis pointing a gun at him did he get shot in the back of his leg,and this is according to morgue pictures and the autopsy report.

How is it that the Arkansas State Police in there reenactment of June 22,2007 state that they could not see the gun as the agent portraying Farrow was coming up Goodwin,and how is it that when the agent portraying Sammis standing at the same distance as in June, pointed his gun at the agent portraying Farrow with the flash light on the gun turned on, the report states that Farrow could not have seen who was behind the light.

How is it that the interviews of several people who were interviewed by both the ASP and the FBI who state that they saw Farrow holding chips and a Coke not been reported?

Was the Steeplechase Apartments used as a training ground for the TACT unit?

Why would Sammis and his crew be in the SteepleChase watching the Flash market when they state in the report that they could not see the store and had no binoculars or communication equipment to converse with each other.But just relying on communications from the SNIPER in the school.

Did the toy gun have bite marks on it? and did those marks belong to a dog? maybe like the one's that Sammis trains?

How is it that in the report its stated that Sammis saw Farrow walking,gripping the gun at his side,and there were no finger prints on the toy gun?

Bob this just a few of the questions that I would love to ask you,But I don't think that you are man enough to appear on a program with someone whose not trying to cover for you and has read the report through and through. If you're not scared to sit across from me and debate the issues of this case give me a call at 949-3000,and you can even name the date. Hoping to hear from you soon...................IF YOU GOT THE BALLS TO DO SO

News Report Is Wrong Concerning The Return Of SUV to Dealership By Edmund Ford

ACTION NEWS 5 reported that the SUV which has been the focus of the Rusty Hyneman,Joe Cooper saga which was in the possession of former City Councilman has not been returned to Bud Davis Cadillac. That report is wrong,and either the TV station didn't check or is being mislead by the dealership.

The SUV was returned a month ago,in fact Ford had the SUV cleaned. The keys were turned in to an employee of the dealership. I know this to be a fact because I was present at E.H. Ford Mortuary when the SUV was cleaned and returned.

Javier Bailey Says He Will Not Be Intimidated By The NAZI TACTICS Of Erik Sammis And Bob Paudert

Former West Memphis policeman Erick Sammis who gunned down 12 year old DeAunta Farrow claims through his mouth piece West Memphis police Chief Bob Paudert that he has filed an ethics complaint against attorney Javier Bailey. Sammis also states that he plans to file a complaint in Arkansas as well. Bailey stated to me tonight that he has not received a copy of the complaint from the State board and cares not about whatever Sammis has filed.

A ethics complaint means nothing at all, and will not stop Bailey from going forth with the civil case against Sammis and the West Memphis police department. Bailey sees this act as an act of desperation on the part of Bob Paudert and Erik Sammis. Bailey states that he will not be intimidated by their NAZI TACTICS.

What Sammis and Paudert fail to understand is that the DeAunta Farrow case has grown into a movement that will not be stopped because the state of Arkansas wants it to, and that this case is bigger than Javier Bailey. There are persons in place that have no intentions at all of letting up on the pressure that he being placed against the injustice of the death of Farrow.

The state of Arkansas must prepare themselves to see Black men and organizations rise to the occasion of demanding that justice comes forth in a case where a 12 year old was shot while holding a Coke and a bag of chips as several witnesses have stated. And where a gun that was supposed to belong to Farrow has no prints on it,And where the child was shot twice and once from the rear.

Bailey has no intent on slowing down or coming to a stop in this matter and neither does the other Black men involved. Bailey says that he thinks nothing of the complaint at all and nothing that Sammis or Paudert does will deter him. Judge Victor L.Hill who is within his authority to convene a Special Grand Jury but is being challenge by state prosecutors will be supported on January 24, 2008 at the Arkansas State Supreme Court by hundreds who are making plans to attend. Rev. Al Sharpton will also be in Little Rock on the 24th to lead a march protesting the injkustice of not allowing Hill to do his job.

THERE WILL BE NO PEACE UNTIL THERE IS JUSTICE.

JUDGE VICTOR HILL WILL APPEAR LATER THIS WEEK ON "EXPRESS YOURSELF"

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Someone who either wants to be me or corrupt the site is posing their posts to be mine. The person had went to the trouble of creating a blog site copying my information and my picture and doing the day when I am not at the computer posting comments that do not belong to me.

I have had the imposter's profile of me removed by the blogging company where now when you click on my name it will state PAGE CAN NOT BE FOUND.

To tell the difference just click on the name and you will be able to tell the difference. My post will have my profile along with the start up date of this blog site,MAY 2005. I am in the process of looking to move the site to a more secure blogging company or to ad some new features to the site that will prevent this act of impersonation.

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Joe Since You're Talking Who Were You Working For In The Drug Trafficking Business?

Joseph Glenn Cooper seems to be in a confessing mode where he is telling of the sins of others. Cooper who is a government witness that the Feds believe can make a jury think he's telling the truth,has stated that he has been apart of numerous political shady dealings,who now is talking just because he wants to save himself from a long period of time in Federal prison.

Cooper states that he has done favors for not only Ricky Peete and Edmund Ford, but E.C. Jones And Barbara Swearingan Ware,as well. He speaks of his involvement with developer Rusty Hyneman,and was known to be the bag man for Billboard king Bill Tanner. One would think that a jury would find him a laughing stock now wanting to cleanse his soul by placing his hand on a bible and swearing to tell the truth.

But while Cooper is confessing his sins and telling of the sins of others,why hasn't he confess as to whom he was in the drug business with? If the DEA states that he was soliciting drug runners to run drugs into Mexico,whose drugs would the runners be carrying? Surely if Cooper was providing luxury cars for dealers and providing them with registration of those cars with the names and addresses of millionaires, surely Joseph Cooper has not confess to all his sins.

According to Cooper's indictment,the FBI and DEA advised him that he was facing federal criminal charges when he decided to cooperate by setting up other persons for the government. Cooper had received cash and money orders from drug dealers as payments towards luxury cars. The charges rose from a long running narcotics investigation that had already resulted in the indictment of 26 persons,including a Shelby County Deputy Sheriff and Jailer.

Kerreco Green, a drug dealer was arrested July 25,2006 charged with a drug conspiracy charge. Green told Federal agents that Cooper had helped him and other drug dealers to purchase cars, and that the cars were registered in the name of others. At that point Cooper was set up by Greens and the Fed's,his phone and in person conversations were recorded.

On July 27,2006 Green met with Cooper and paid him $3,500 in cash and money orders as partial payments for money owed to Cooper for 5 cars. In the recorded conversation Cooper made statements indicating that he understood that he was dealing with drug traffickers.

In the "Main street Sweeper" complaint against Joe Cooper,it states that one of the Cadillacs that drug dealer "Rico" drives is registered to 5160 Sanderlin. That address happens to be the business address of Attorney William H. Thomas Jr. The attorney who the feds state was buying the votes of Rickey Peete and Edmund Ford.Why do you think an attorney would provide transportation for a drug dealer?

Could this attorney who lives in a $494,000 home be using law as a front for criminal behavior? What interest does Thomas have in the business of "Rico"? Why would his address be used for the $57,000 red Cadillac XLR unless he knows "Rico" or maybe he's Mr. Big.The DEA states that Cooper was trying to recruit someone to help "Rico" smuggle drugs from Mexico, As we Dot,Dot,Dot, is there a connection between Coop,Thomas, and drug dealing? Maybe Peete and Ford are just little fish in a pond of Whales.

State Senator Mark Norris of Memphis in his 2004 campaign finance disclosures shows a $500.00 in kind contribution from William H. Thomas for use of his airplane. AIRPLANE!!! Hmmmmm, A airplane, plus drug dealing,does one plus one really equal two?

It's certain that Joe Cooper has not confessed all his sins, so tell us Joe, whose Mr. Big? whats the name of the person who had you supplying cars for drug dealers? Who connected you with the dealers? Did Bud Davis Cadillac play a role? Joe if you were recruiting,who were you recruiting for? And just how far will you go to save yourself, certainly a person involved in drug trafficking would lie would he?

The follwing is from Cooper's indictment:

THE COMPLAINT AGAINST JOSEPH GLENN COOPER (“JOE COOPER”)

The affidavit attached to the complaint against Joe Cooper alleges that Cooper was an unsuccessful candidate in the May 2, 2006, Democratic primary election for Shelby County Commissioner for District 5, and he previously worked at Bud Davis Cadillac. According to the affidavit, in 1977, Cooper was sentenced to one year imprisonment for violating 18 U.S.C. §§ 2 (aiding and abetting), 371 (conspiracy) and 656 (theft, embezzlement or misapplication by bank officer or employee).

Cooper is charged in the complaint with a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956(a)(3) based on his receipt of cash and a money order as partial payment towards the purchases of automobiles by drug dealers. As described in the affidavit, these charges arose from a long-running narcotics investigation that has already resulted in indictments charging 26 defendants. (See prior press releases: Complaint Unsealed in Drug Conspiracy Case Charging Eight Defendants, Including a Shelby County Deputy (October 25, 2005); Complaint Filed Against Deputy Jailer Charging That She Stored Cocaine at Her Residence (December 6, 2005); Superseding Indictment Unsealed after Arrests in Cocaine and Marijuana Conspiracy Case (August 4, 2006). One of these defendants participated in the undercover operation resulting in the charges against Cooper.

As described in the affidavit, that defendant, Korreco Green, was arrested on July 25, 2006. (Korreco Green was charged in the drug conspiracy count and in a separate firearms violation count. Green is also a defendant in a state murder prosecution. He is currently in federal custody.) Green then told federal law enforcement personnel that Joe Cooper had assisted him and another drug dealer in purchasing cars, which were registered in the names of other persons. According to the affidavit, further investigation revealed that there were five cars involved: two Cadillacs purchased by Green and registered in the names of two other individuals, and three Cadillacs purchased by the other drug dealer and registered in the names of three other individuals.

The affidavit states that Green agreed to work with the investigators in documenting his relationship with Cooper and the existence of the car transactions. As described in the affidavit, over the course of the next few days, under the investigators’ supervision, Green’s telephonic and in-person communications with Cooper were recorded. The affidavit alleges that, on July 27, 2006, Green met with Cooper and paid him $3,500.00 in cash and a money order as partial payment for the amount Green and the other dealer owed Cooper for the cars. As described in the affidavit, in that meeting and in other recorded communications, Cooper made statements indicating that he understood that he was dealing with drug traffickers. The affidavit also describes Cooper’s comments indicating his concern that one of the cars he sold to the other dealer was missing, that the missing vehicle needed to be found as soon as possible. Regarding this car, the affidavit states that Cooper said, “no telling what’s going to be in that car” if its picked up.

:John Elkington And Former Wrestler Are About To Pin Memphis For $25 Million

John Elkington owner of Performa Real Estate and Entertainment Company and former professional wrestler Lewis Winston who owns Winston Security Company are about to drop kick Memphis for $25 million dollars.

A lawsuit was filed last week by David and Janet Hamilton against Performa, Winston, and Dray Davis. also included in the lawsuit is Beale Street Development Corporation. The lawsuit stems over a August 3,2007 incident,

According to the lawsuit David and Janet Hamilton were celebrating there twenty first wedding anniversary, they checked into the Westin Hotel and went to the Capriccio Grill located in the Peabody for dinner. the lawsuit claims that David Hamilton did not drink any alcohol on that evening

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The couple after dinner exited the Peabody on Third to return to the Westin. Janet Hamilton was carrying a plastic cup of ice tea from the grill in her hands.The couple state that as they walked down Third street they noticed a crowd of people backed up in front of a business which they walked around.

As the couple proceeded down Third to reach the Westin Dray Davis a security guard for Winston Security and another guard told the Hamilton's to get in line. The couple explained that they were not going on Beale Street but was returning to the Westin. Davis and the other guard blocked the couple and told them that they would have to get in line and get their ID's checked,and that Mrs. Hamilton would not be able to bring her cup on Beale.

Again the couple explained that they were not going on the street,Davis who had no legal right to block the pathway still would not allow the couple to pass. The couple state that they requested that the Memphis police located on the corner of Beale and Third be summoned and then without warning according to the lawsuit Davis grabbed David Hamilton and slammed him to the pavement. When Hamilton hit the pavement he struck his head on the pavement and the force of the impact broke his ribs and fractured his skull. This is a case where the city based on this information and other information that will be discussed in this story is getting ready to get pinned for 25 mil.

John Elkington who has a sublease with Beale Street Development but has not paid the company or the city one dime of the millions that he has collected in rent payment hired Winston Security Company and in violation of his agreement with BSDC did not get their approval to hire the firm. The firm is paid nearly $300,000 a year of which Elkington receives 15%. On paper he has 22 guards supposedly on the street at a rate of $22.00 per hour. Some merchants on the street that the number of guards that Lewis Winston claims to have on the street is much less.

Lewis Winston, who was known in the 80's as "Big Lew Winston" was a professional wrestler that appeared on Saturday Morning Wrestling. He was one of those wrestlers who always lost and now has went into the security business. Another factor that is going to make this case hard to win for Elkington and Winston is the factor that has come to my opinion that Dray Davis has also wrestled professionally under the name "The Bishop". This fact shows that the body slam given to Hamilton was not a move that a trained security guard would make, but a trained professional wrestlers move.

Another hold that the Hamilton's have on this matter is the fact that Davis had no business working as a security guard. Dray Davis did not have the registration required by state law to be an guard, which is due to his criminal record. April 20, 2003 Davis was convicted of unlawful possession of a weapon,on that same date he was convicted of criminal attempt to alter or falsify a auto title,along with violation of probation.

Prior to being hired by Winston Davis also had on his record of arrests, November 22,2003 Theft of property over $1,000-$10,000, May 6,2005 Unlawful Possession of a weapon,and December 2,2006 Unlawful possession of a weapon. These arrests and convictions prove that Lewis Winston did no background check on Davis at all, plus the fact that both men are professional wrestlers shows that perhaps they were friends and that Winston had no intention of checking his background and knowingly allowed Davis to work illegally.

According to the lawsuit Lewis Winston has on previous occasions been cited by the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance for hiring guards without proper registration cards. the lawsuit also claims that due to the increase in crime in recent years that Winston has instructed his guards to take a more aggressive approach with the patrons on Beale street. Thus the city has just been thrown into the ropes and drop kicked by Winston.

According to Memphis City ordinance 12-24-2 Davis violated his legal authority to stop the Hamilton's. The law shows where he had no right to impede,hinder,or stop pedestrian traffic on Third Street. and even had he had the right, he has no right to act as a security guard. Plus when you ad the fact that there is no ordinance that prohibits open plastic non-alcoholic containers on Beale Davis has just fell out the ring. Memphis City Ordinance 12-8-23 only prohibits glass or metal containers from the street

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Not only does the fact that John Elkington hiring of Winston and making sure that he follows the laws of the state make him a liable party, but the fact he receives an income from Winston makes him a business partner as well.

it's time for the mayor to act as referee and count Elkington out,it's enough that the city has allowed him to go 25 years without making a payment and is being very slow to remove him from the street as the mayor has stated that he wants, but now this city is about to lose $25 million because he hired a company that was willing to give him a kick back. Winston's security should be immediately fired and replaced with City of Memphis police officers who could use the $300,000 that the Beale street merchants are paying,at least they are trained.

Mr. Mayor force John Elkington to take that sleeper hold he has on Beale Street off, t and send his ass to the showers.

Here's Big Lew Winston wrestling with his partner the Pink Panther against the Fabulous Ones in the 80's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LX-EKieHWE

Whose Joe Cooper's Partners In Crime

Joe Cooper admits that he has been behind many shady deals, he has supplied cars for drug dealers, Which there is no way possible that Bud Davis was not aware of what was going on. In fact sources at the car dealership state that Gary Davis the son of Bud was Cooper's partner in the transactions. In fact as one of the owners with his father there is no way a car could get off the lot without Gary Davis's or Bud Davis knowledge. Plus someone in the finance office also had to play a role.

Joe Cooper who placed the drug dealers cars in the name of developer William H, Thomas,who also is the person that Cooper was working for when the alleged bribe of Edmund Ford took place in order to build billboards has been the bag man for numerous poli-trick-ans and businessmen.

It now seems that some in the community want to pat Cooper on the back and claimed that he is an honorable guy for telling all he knows. But how can Cooper be taken seriously in a courtroom,how can anything he says be believed? Cooper will do anything to stay out of prison including lieing.

But if Cooper was involved with drug dealers and supplying them with cars why hasn't William Thomas been indicted. Are we to believe that this millionaire developer didn't know that numerous cars driven by the dealers were in his name and addressed to his office?

In order for Cooper to get away with the delivery of cars to the dealers he had to have inside help at Bud Davis Cadillac.Every deal has to be approved by the fiance manager including the signing of the paperwork. So again Gary Davis and his father Bud had to give the okay for several cars to be released in the name of William Thomas. Plus they had to know the background of Cooper when they hired him to sell cars, or was he really hired to sell cars ?

Who was it that Cooper was looking for "Mules" for to carry drugs? It had to be someone with wealth could it have been William Thomas, or could it be Bud or Gary Davis, or could it be all of them. Cooper was known as the "Bag man" so he was working for someone.

While the FBI has gone after Poli-Trick-Ans, when are they going after the rich and powerful who use the Joe Coopers of the world?

THE TRUTH ABOUT SHANNON STREET, By Javier Bailey

January 13, 2008 marks the 25th anniversary of the Shannon Street Massacre. It was 25 year ago that 8 men died in a house on Shannon Street in the North Memphis Hyde Park neighborhood. The eight deaths were include that of Memphis Police Officer Robert Hester; whose death is equally as tragic. However it was the senseless killing of those seven young men by the special tatics unit of the Memphis Police Department that deserves special attention on this annicersary. I was a college student at the University of Tennessee. We were glued to the television in the dorm's multi-purpose room.

I had been a part of several student organizations and quite a campus student leader. Many of my fellow students looked to me for answers and some sense of direction on how to perceive the actions of the Mayor and Police Director, in unleashing such a tremendous force on unarmed men. The truth was hard to swallow. The police stormed this house and killed everyone inside. The deaths left the city in awe and in agony.

Immediately after the assault on the house, the cover-up began. This cover-up reached all the way into the Mayor's Office. Richard Hackett was new to City Hall. He had recently replaced Interim Mayor J.O . Patterson. It is clear that Mayor Hackett and the Police Director Holt were not going to give an honest account of the events earlier in the dark of morning. so all of the Memphis, and the rest of the world that watched via numerous national news programs, was forced to accept the initial official version. The official report indicated that the TACT Unit entered the house after hearing the crying captive Patrolman Robert Hester become silent, and someone in the house (believed to be Lindberg Sanders) proclaim "the devil is dead". Upon entering, the report and official statements continue, the TACT Unit met gunfire from all of the occupants.

As the unit moved from room to room they reduced the threat by killing the alleged cult members who were firing at them. Later in the week, when members of the press discovered that there was only one pistol in the house, and that it belonged to the Officer, Director Holt responded by saying that the "cult" members passed the gun from person to person; again justifying their deaths. In the months that followed this tragic event, a ground swell of public demand for answers began to arise.

The African American community leadership began to raise questions. City Hall immediately sought a buffer that could quell this groundswell; so they called on the one person that could be counted on to keep the community at bay. They sought the help of Benjamin Hooks. Hooks was somewhat of an icon in his day; eventhough his true record on civil rights was dismal at best. Hooks had always been like in conservative circles, because he would never allow his activism to rise to the level of class struggle. He was quite the elitist, and had been known to cooperate with many federal authorities.

So good ole Ben declared the actions of the police to be justified. Indeed he said they "had done a good job". Councilwoman Pat Vanderschaff was called upon to make a statement likewise. She stated that "the Director and the Mayor should be commended for a job well done under the circumstances." Walter Bailey and Minerva Johnican, along with a miriad of disident African American leaders cried foul. They demanded answers and refuse to accept the official version. The U.S. Justice Department came in and reviewed the facts, yet no real pubic report was released; just a blanket "no prosecution". Thus noone has ever been called upon to answer for the deaths on January 13, 1983. Until now.

For quite some time, I have been meeting with the family members of Lindberg Sanders. Also, I have interviewed dozens of people, including two of the men that escaped the house before the siege began. I have pieced together the most complete account of the events of that evening that has ever been compiled. I have likewise developed tremendous backgound on the characters involved.

Accordingly, it is my unwavering belief that seven murders were committed on January 13, 1983 at a small frame house directly across the street from Shannon Elementary School. Lets look at a few of the facts. Officers Robert Hester and Ray Schwill received a call to go to the Shannon Stret home to speak to Michael Coleman about a purse snatching. Mr. Coleman was indeed at the home. However, he snatched no purse. He had been at the home for a couple of days and could not have been their suspect.

Upon arriving at the home, the officers entered without a warrant. Their entry occured while 14 young men were at the home having Bible study. This was not unusual. Lindberg Sanders and his family were quite the neighborhood hosts. They had ponies, games, pool tables, and other things to keep the young men of the hood off the streets. Anyone was welcome. There was no organized effort and certainly no cult. When the officers entered, Sanders immediately berailed them for coming into his house and disrespecting him. Schwill became agressive. Hester was back-up.

Schwill grabs Coleman to force him outside. No warrant. No legal justification or reason for seizing him. So Sanders demands that they leave. Schwill then grabs Sanders and a fight ensues. The men fall out the front door. The officers are taking on all of the men trying to take Sanders out of the grasp of the officers. Schwill does not ake an effort to deescalate this bad scene. Instead he draws his weapon and fires striking Sanders in the wrist. He fires two more shots. In an effort to escape the gun fire, the men struggling with Hester reenter the house along with Hester, who is in a wrestling clutch with two of the men. Schwill is likewise overcome and taken back into the house. He has already called for back-up.

When the back-up arrives they begin shooting into the house and making efforts to enter the back door. Schwill runs out of the front door during the commotion. Seven of the men in the house are able to leave the house as shots are being fired at them. Seven men including Sanders and his son Larnell remain in the house with Hester. This is the beginning of the end. Records reveal that Hester died from blunt trauma to the head a few hours after the seige began. He had been dead approximately 22 hours prior to the entry of the assault team. However, the same records reveal that Holt and Hackett gave the order to enter because an officer holding a listening device heard Hester's cries cease and the proclamation that the devil was dead.

This could not have happened. Hester had died many many hours prior to this point. Also, when the assault begins Hester is immedately pulled from the home. He is in full rigor. Minutes pass before the full entry is made. There was sufficient time for the city's leaders to call off the assault. No need to enter if the officer is out of the house. Also, the TACT unit has decided to utilize military grade tear gas. They used a lot of it. It was impossible for any human being to breath, function, or fight under the circumstances. Therefore when the team enters the house they did not meet resistence.

There was only one weapon in the house. It was a six shot revolver belonging to Hester. The gun was later found under the body of Andrew Houston in the back room, between the bed and the wall where he hid during the assault. It goes without question that this special tactics team did not meet gunfire upon entry.

When one views the video of the outside of the house during the assualt, it is immediately apparent that only one type of weapon is being fired. The M16 assault rifles being utilised by the unit is all you hear. There is no gun fire from smaller caliber weapons. There are no weapons foud near the bodies or anywhere else in the house. The TACT unit became judge, jury, and executioner. There can be no other conclusion.

The wounds received by the victims are massive. Many of them show signs of abuse by the unit after entry. Linderg is shot in the top of the head, as if he were on his knees. Two of the men have their skulls crushed by what appears to be rifle butts. Larnell Sanders has a televsion dropped upon his head. There is no excuse for this chain of events. The police were out of control.

On Friday, January 11, 2008, we will hold a press conference at 3:00p.m. at the Hollywoood Community Center. The Sanders family and other community leaders will be present. At that time we will announce plans to revive this investigation and to uncover the cover-up. Other activities will be announced commemorating the 25th anniversary. I invite all of Memphis to join with us in bringing closure to this blot on Memphis history. Its time to put an end to the lies and for truth to prevail.
-- JM Bailey

"GO IN THERE AND KILL EVERY ONE INSIDE" Is What Daughter Of Lindberg Sanders Heard Dick Hackett Say

On Friday on "Express Yourself" I presented Part 1 of "The Truth About Shannon Street". the massacre that killed 7 black men at the hands of the City of Memphis Police on January 11,1983. My guest were Attorney Javier Bailey who has acquired all the files,tapes and reports concerning what took place in the home of Lindberg Sanders. With Bailey was two of Sanders daughters, Lucinda and Linda Sanders.

During the two hours we discussed many of the factors of what happen in the 3 day ordeal. Lucinda served as the spokesperson stated that her father was not the man that local police and the media made him out to be. She spoke of her father being a loving father who served as a mentor for young men in the area that is known as Hyde Park. She spoke of the fact that there was no cult as the media wanted the community to believe.

A caller who identified himself as "Bo diddly" stated that he grew up in the area and that he knew Lindberg Sanders as a "Proud Black Man" who everyone in the community loved. He also stated that as children all the kids liked to go to the Shannon Street home because Sanders had ponies that he allowed the children ride and a pool table at the house.

To back up the statement that Sanders was not the man the media painted him out to be,Robin Brown the former News Director for WDIA who was on the scene called in and stated that the media was kept in a classroom at Shannon Street Elementary School, which is right in front of the Sanders home. Brown spoke of the fact that the police brought them information about once an hour and that the picture painted of Sanders was what the police wanted painted.

Another person in media that was present at the press conference that was held after the slaughter states that then police Director Holt gave one of the best lines of bullshit that he had ever heard. In the lie that has been told the men as they were being shot passed off the one gun in the darken and tear gassed house to each other,

Lucinda Sanders who at the time was 30 years old was the last of the children other than her two brothers who were inside the house to see her father alive. In fact Lucinda had just cooked fish for her father and the 14 men present. Lucinda states that her and her family were treated as prisoners being locked up in a classroom with a police guard outside the door who escorted her and her mother and sisters to the rest room.

Lucinda states that the only information that her family received during the ordeal was what she could hear outside the classroom where police and then mayor of Memphis Dick Hackett were located. She goes on to state that she Heard Dick Hackett give the order, "GO IN THERE AND KILL EVERY ONE INSIDE"

The order to make the assault on the house could have only been given by Hackett, who allowed the Tact Unit to place numerous percussion in the house along with 32 canisters of military grade tear gas that was so strong that Lucinda states that he came inside the school across the street.

Dick Hackett served as the judge,and jury, and ordered the police to be the executors. witnesses state that men who tried to give up and come out the house were forced back in to be killed. The 7 black men were lined up on the floor head to toe and all shot in the head with a M-16 assault rifle.

The family of Lindberg Sanders will hold a press conference this Friday at 3PM at the Hollywood Community Center to announce plans to seek an investigation into the massacre,and to seek Civil Rights violations against the Police department and Hackett Also this Thursday on "Express Yourself" which is aired from 4-6 Pm on AM 990 KWAM, Part 2 will be presented with one of the 7 men that was able to get out the house.

The Threats Won't Stop Me

Today I received an email text where the person sending the message threatens to firebomb my home. The person sending the message signs off as MPD aka Memphis Police Department. Over the last week I have received numerous threats from a number that comes out of 201 Poplar with information that is only normally known to law enforcement.

But what I also find strange is the fact that right after I received the firebomb threat I received another text where the person ID's himself at Thorn Peters a local devout racist.

Peters has a strong hatred for me and spends many hours a day on this site posting under various names spewing his hatred and dislike for me. Peters as gone as far as to create a MYSPACE site in my name,impersonating me with a link that goes straight to his website. But what peters does not realize is if it is in fact him that is sending the texts that he has committed a hate crime that will be investigated.

There is also the chance that someone in the Police department that is after me knows of Peters hatred for me and is using his name as plan to threw attention from them. On yesterday I made a call to the FBI office here in Memphis where My Harrison and I talked. On Monday I am filing a formal complaint asking that the threats be investigated whether it's the police of Peters I will soon know.

I will be asking that the FBI pulled my carrier records to determine where the texts came from,I will also ask Congressman Steve Cohen to make sure that the FBI follows through. Harrison stated to me that she will make sure that the threats are looked into and that I will be in contact on Monday with an agent.

But to Peters or who ever is sending the texts, you will not deter me from what I do, and even though I have NO FEAR of you, I am very careful and will take whatever means to protect me and mine's. And if you want me just make it do what it do and lets meet. But remember when you come after me that I will wade through a sea of blood up to my neck to do to you what you want to do to me.

Memphis Police Department Threats Won't Work

For the last week I have been receiving text messages from 542-3030 which is the centrex number at 201 Poplar. If you receive a call from anyone from that building that's the number that will appear. The texts started last Monday when employees accept police personnel were out from work. It started after I posted about the fact that the police ran over Timothy Jones the 18 year old that they state shot at them.

I post about my concern that this shooting did not take place as the police stated and that the house that the CA stated that Jones ran out of could not have happened because the door was nailed shut from the inside. The occurrences of the last week have me more concerned about the death of Jones than before and is forcing me to look at it harder than before.

To be able to text me using the 545-3030 number one of two things has taken place either a 12th floor official using the department's Blackberry's which can be connected to that number is texting me or The Organized Crime Unit which works with the Crime Abatement Team, the unit that was working North Memphis when Jones was killed.

OCU has the skills and equipment to do any type spy work that comes to mind including bugging and using equipment that can produce phony phone ID numbers. The reason I bring up the use of phony caller ID numbers is because as I was going off the air yesterday I received a text using my radio call in number,which could not have happen seeing that I didn't make the call to myself and I was the only person in the building.

The persons in charge of OCU and the CAT team are personal friends of Larry Goodwin who I have attacked for what I believe is his desire to have more power than the city mayor. Those officers are Bubba Starnes and Jeff Clark. Clark is also presently acting as personal security to Godwin,in fact he travelled to New orleans with him for the Orange Bowl Game where Godwin told someone who asked why he had so many police officers with him, he replied that they were is security.

This article is to serve Godwin and his cronies notice that there actions will not deter me from looking into how Timothy Jones was killed and if they really killed a runner, or just killed a Black man. It was very foolish to send me the texts, but from what I hear from my sources within the MPD we're not dealing with smart men, but controlling men. I will be turning the texts over to the U.S. Attorney's office and the FBI along with sending the U.S. Justice Department the information. I take the texts as a threat from the MPD and Godwin and will act upon them.

Here's the text I received last Monday,this is in reference to Timothy Jones:

My Point so what if this thug is dead the streets in North Memphis is just a little safer now hell if he was killed in cold blood, he was going to end up killing someone staying in and out of jail or being killed by another punk any way. In other words FUCK HIM he was not fit to live anyway. He was hust a waist of nutt his daddy should have pulled it out and nutted on the floor. Thad do I know he is a vice lord well u have a hook up to read VISION so y don't u let the city know he was a gang member ( Only a person in law enforcement would know what VISION is)

Here's a text that I received at 5:53PM on Wednesday as I was talking about this issue on the radio:

YOU DAMN RIGHT WE SHOOT YOU DOWN YOU STUPID MUTHA FUCKA!!!! MPD

Also yesterday I received text from someone in reference to the Shannon Street discussion that will be aired today they they thought would happen on yesterday. the number used is untraceable 3013803:

mr matthews please don't talk about Shannon street I'm tired of people down here pointing fingers and joking 2:37 PM 01/03/08

Mr matthews ur putting my family at danger 4:43pm 01/03/08

At this point I asked who the person was, the reply, Danny owens 4:55PM 01/03/ 08

At 5:49 yesterday as I again was discussing Timothy Jones and Shannon street and reading the text messages on air I received this text from 545-3030:

and yo pappy shoulda nutted in your mammys mouth stupid bitch you talk about shannon street yourweek will be short repo man MPD.

As soon as i went off air i received this text sent from 260 5926 which is my call in number and could not have been made from the station:

HA HA fooled you sent 5:59 01/03/08

I take these messages as threats from the MPD and I can assure them that I will act according but on a federal level.

Will Obama Take Black America From The Field House To The White House?

In a state that is 92% white Presidential candidate Barack Obama defeated fellow candidate Hillary Clinton by 8 points in the Iowa caucus. Black America now sees that Obama does in fact have a shot at the White house and can forget about the picture being painted by the Clinton camp that the tall slim Senator from Illinois can't win.

The defeat in a majority white state proves that there are whites in this country especially democrats that have no use for Clinton and would rather take a chance on a qualified black then waste their vote on a political clone of her husband.

It can now be expected that the Clinton camp will be being all the fried chicken that some black preachers in America can eat. There will be promises made just for the black preacher to get out the vote for Hillary. Those who feed into the fictional story that Bill Clinton was the first Black president will sell their souls to be in his company and push a white woman than to give their support to a qualified Black man who may take Black America from the field house to the Whitehouse.

But again the question must be asked,Is white America ready for a Black President, Is a country that was built off of the hatred of blacks now join together with a black to better this country?Are there enough Whites in America that can look beyond the color of skin and vote for a black man?

That question is left to be answered but Obama is surely off to a great start. Hillary must understand that Black America does not owe her anything and neither is there a debt due the democratic party. The party has taken the votes of blacks in this country for granted for years, taking the vote without offering anything in return. Maybe if Obama is elected as President of this country finally Blacks may be able to believe that the words to "We Shall Overcome" have some substance.

The Truth About Shannon Street With Family Members Of Lindberg Sanders Today On "Express Yourself"

At 4pm this afternoon my guest on "Express Yourself" will be Attorney Javier Bailey and family members of Lindberg Sanders the owner of the home in North Memphis where & Black men were executed at the hands of the Memphis Police Department's TACT UNIT.

We will reveal information that has never been revealed before. Attorney Bailey has received all the records and files,along with audio tapes from that tragic day 25 years ago. The lies concerning this case will be buried while the lies are buried forever.

The family of sanders and several of the men executed by police plan later this month to hold a press conference where they will ask for the case to be re-opened an investigated. Many of the issues of this case was swept under the rug but now the rug is about to be thrown out.

Join me this afternoon as I along with my guests will discuss how former mayor Dick Hackett ordered the execution of 7 black men an how black police officers on the scene were ordered to leave the area to go an direct traffic.

SIDENOTE: This Sunday I will publish a article that has been written by Attorney Javier Bailey. The CA offered to publish the story but wanted to use a ghost writer in other words they wanted to censor the content. Bailey's article will be published without any censorship and all the pictures taken in this matter will be published that will make the ones posted here seem tame

Join me on AM 990 KWAM Mon-Fri from 4-6PM for "EXPRESS YOURSELF"

Why Obama?,By Dr Maia Ajanaku

From time to time I will publish articles from writers whose message I believe is worth reading. So is the following article by Dr.Maia Ajanaku of Memphis concerning the election Of Barack Obama as the next President Of The United States.

There is at least one compelling reason why you aught to convince yourself and others with whom you come into contact that Barack Obama deserves your support and your vote for the presidency of the United States: he meets every requirement to the fullest.

All of America’s life we have struggled with the issue of race and skin color. No other issue has overshadowed every aspect of American life like the issue of race. No other issue has blocked America from realizing its national Creed like the issue of race. While gender has seen its share of discrimination nothing in the gender bias history compares with race. For one, women have not been lynched just because they are female while men and women of color have been used as chattel and lynched for no other reason than race.

In this presidential election of 2008, (many of us will not live to see another election) you must say to every African American child, no! You are not inferior; God did not curse you and make you less human or inferior by the color in your skin. You must say to every African and European American child that gender, skin-color, religious affiliation, point of national or ethnic origin or total life experiences do not make any difference to the principle that each human being is 100% human and equally as capable of ascending to the highest loft of humanity. To the degree that anyone denies this fact is to the degree that he or she will sink to the bottom of humanity’s social pool on his or her own accord.

There is no rational reason to make gender the issue in this race. Barack Obama will not go to the White House without his female wife, Michael Obama. With the two of them, you will have killed two social issues—race and gender—with one stone. You will have the first African American man and the first African American woman in the White House. What a triumphant achievement for a nation with such racial and gender history as the United States of America?
The United States of America claims that all men and women [humans] are created equal. It is time that you prove to the American children of all skin tones, especially the darker children, since we have had forty-three (43) European American couples in the White House, that you believe that proposition. For, if Obama is not good enough, then no one, especially African American children or other children of color, are good enough.

John Lewis could barely read and write and could hardly speak English when he went to Washington to serve in the office he now holds. Were it not for the billy club of a white police officer he would have lived and died in obscurity. I am appalled at Lewis’ reasons for selecting Hillary over Obama. (I am just as appalled at her acceptance of his endorsement, for, she knows of his limited acumen). Everyone knows he had no experience in government when the people of Alabama elected him. Now, he has the nerve to judge Obama on the very qualifications he, himself, did not have.

John Lewis, Andy Young, who had no ambassadorial experience when he was chosen to serve in that capacity, and Joseph Lowery an opportunist preacher who will do and say anything if the price is right will live in shame long after the election is over. I pray that the historians will do the right thing by them.

But, what of the men and women who are not petty politicians like Lewis, Young and Lowery and they are coming out in their spheres of influence—family, friends and co-workers—against Obama? They just don’t have the intellectual experience to see the big picture and are innocently swayed by their own infantile opinions. Heaven help them when the time comes for them to look their children and grand children in the eye and explain why Barack Obama was not “old enough”, “experienced enough”, “black enough”, “white enough” and “Christian enough” to garner their support and their vote. Cavilers!

What will these wretches of the earth tell their children and grand children about staying in school, working hard and taking the moral high road? Will they continue to put forward the argument that in America you can be what you want to be if you do all of the above? Liars! Hypocrites!

Children form and join gangs because when it comes to actions based on faith and reason adults, especially in pulpits and elected offices, are cravenly silent. Children drop out of school because they see through the fear, hypocrisy and the lies of the adults. If nothing else, Obama offers adult America the opportunity to redeem itself.

Aundria Jones Should Never Be Released For Murdering Her Sons

Aundria Jones of 3224 Thirteenth Colony Mall #1 located in the Alden Gate Condo's in East memphis decided that she needed to go out and have a good time on New Years Eve leaving her 7 and 4 year old sons home alone. About 2:00 AM her condo went up in flames taking the lives of her children who will never again celebrate a new year.

Jones has been charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide,and is being held on a $100,000 bond. She appears on Wednesday morning January 2,2008 in Div. 13 of General Sessions Court at 9AM.

What would make this mother leave her sons home alone? What could have been so exciting that she would rather party and shake her ass somewhere,than to find a baby sitter for her children? Or was it the thought that some man may screw her as the new year came in enough for her today to be the murderer of her own children?

Jones success with men has not been that great she has filed 3 petitions for orders of protection in the past,and apparently she had no man at the house because surely he would not have allowed the two boys to be left to due to their mother's lack of concern.

Their is no way to call it but Murder At The Hands Of A Mother, Jones should spend the rest of her life in jail as a punishment for murdering her children,and as a sign to any other mother who would rather have a good time than to stay at home if there is no babysitter. This woman should receive no pity for she had to know that she was endangering her children's lives by leaving them along.

I wonder is all she had in her apartment was a space heater,and while she was out partying on a cold winter night if her sons got cold,and having no one who cared to warm them they took matters into their own hands to warm themselves against the chill of the night,and not knowing what they were doing only wanting to get warm their clothing got caught and set them on fire killing them in a very painful death. Aundria Jones is a murderer and should never see the light of day,and anyone that would post her bond is as heartless as she is.

The Mayor And The City Council State That They Want To Make Memphis A Better Place,But Are The Citizens Willing To Work With Them?

The bitter city elections of last year are behind us and a very humble Willie Herenton vowed to work with the members of the new city council to make Memphis a better place for all it's citizens,and even though he stated that Memphis is a hard city to lead he stands ready for the task.

Many citizens attended the swearing in ceremonies of the Mayor and the City Council,along with City Court Clerk Thomas Long, At the Cannon Center. It is the hope of the council and the mayor that all the citizens of this city can put aside whatever political bitterness that they may have and join together to fight the ills of this city,and to make this a city worth being proud of.

There are still those who don't like the fact that Herenton was re-elected, but it's foolish to hold on to that attitude because he is the mayor and nothing can be done about it. Far to many allow politics to turn them into haters of men,and not just haters of deeds. The mayor should be held accountable, but the community must work with him to make this city great.

The members of the City Council even in their newness are expected to make decisions that will benefit the whole of the city and not just the power brokers. They are expected to serve the districts that place them in office and join other members to make decisions that will build not just communities but lives.

Crime is a major problem that must be addressed by those who are our leaders,A plan must be put in place to fight the criminals and make the streets safe for all. I hope that the Black members of the council will address the issue of Black on Black crime with more than just words but with a plan that others in the community can join in with them to make a reality.

I'm hopeful that both on this site and on my radio show that I will be able to make positive statements about the mayor and the council,and that their actions will show that they have this community at heart. But if they don't they can be prepared to be attacked and exposed. It's a new year let's all do what we can do to make Memphis a better place.