On April 23, 2011 I had the privilege of celebrating the birthday of and calling for the release of Marshall "Eddie" Conway. A political prisoner for the last 41 years, incarcerated right here in MD. I was shocked that prior to "Doc" Cheatham making A LOT of noise about this brother, I'd NEVER heard of him. Who was to blame for this neglect? Did I miss a lesson in elementary/ middle school during black history month? Maybe, I missed a lesson in high school!? Yeah, I'm sure someone must have mentioned him! Or, maybe my mother took the time and said something in between work, cooking dinner, and taking care of my 3 younger brothers? I'm sure it wasn't at church because the only person they tell me who loves me is Jesus! Reality check! This was the first I'd heard of him!
A brother has served 41 years in prison for me! And there are others doing the same thing?! Thats the best thing I've heard since they told me Jesus died on the cross!
So, thank you! Thank You Brother Conway! And, Thank You to all who are standing on the side of justice and love!
Respect when your not respected, Love when your not loved back, and Smile when no one else is!!!

Good stuff, its up to us to keep spreading the word.
ReplyDeleteExactly man... when you going to write something brother
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