legislation and policy

starFeed The Hood

Since its inception Nov. 11th 2011 I have organized and led a team of all races and ages from crews of 4-25 and together with community donations and no budget we have fed at least 1,000 people in Boston with hot meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner and countless others with Water and healthy snacks and food that does not require cooking.
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starFill Your Fridge

Also launched 11/11/11 our Fill Your Fridge program has delivered healthy groceries, meat and produce to various shelters across the region, and at least 75 individuals and families. This program, like Feed The Hood, runs totally off of volunteered time and donated food and funds.
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starBoston Black Agenda

Launched a program to develop a grass roots agenda for African-Americans in Boston and also produce a candidate’s questionnaire for those seeking to court the “Black Vote.”
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starElma Lewis Amphitheatre

Developed plans to restore the Old Bear Den’s in Franklin Park and transform it into a community amphitheatre in honor of Roxbury icon and matron of the arts Elma Lewis.
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starAdvocating Legislative Reform on Probate Law

I am working to change Massachusetts Probate Laws to ensure that families, particularly Fathers, stay in children’s lives.
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starMassachusetts Commission on Police Misconduct

Called on Gov. Deval Patrick to establish a State Commission on Police Misconduct in order to ensure that police misconduct is investigated and addressed by a neutral authority.
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starUS Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

I am Working with political prisoner Mutulu Shakur to establish the formation of a US Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
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starMassachusetts Innocence Commission

I am supporting the campaign to establish a MA Innocence Commission to deal with the issue of wrongful imprisonment.
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starJobs Not Jails

Working with a coalition of more than 30 organizations on criminal justice reform that will translate into training and employment while combating crime and recidivism.
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starElection Modernization

Lobbied on behalf of coalition efforts to modernize elections to increase voter registration, access & participation.
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starStand Your Ground Law

Worked with a broad coalition to beat back the proposed “Stand Your Ground Law” in Massachusetts based on the Castle Doctrine in Florida, the law referenced in the tragic murder of Trayvon Martin.
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star1 Free CORI per year

Many people who suffer from a lack of employment due to a CORI cannot afford the $25 fee. Although there is an application process for those who claim indigence I have proposed a change in law which would guarantee any person 1 free CORI report either annually or bi-annually, much like a credit report.
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