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LOVE BEYOND THE WALL
As we gather amongst friends and families for this holiday season, it is imperative that we remember the countless brothers and sisters who can only join us in their memories. All too often many find themselves victims to the concept known as “out of sight and out of mind”. However, such a fate can be averted if only we remember to look beyond those that are in front of us and recognize those who have always stood by our side in the physical sense, the emotional sense, the mental sense, and the spiritual sense.
As 2010 quickly approaches, Despierta Boricua, Inc. and Levantate Latino, Inc. are prepared to enter the next stage of “Love Beyond The Wall”. This stage will allow for both our brothers and sisters who are currently incarcerated, as well as those who have been reunited with the outside community, and their family and friends to share their sentiments with the world via a book entitled “Love Beyond The Wall Volume 1”.
With an expected release of December 2010, all publishing expenses will be covered by both Despierta Boricua, Inc. and Levantate Latino, Inc.
Upon publication, those who contributed to this project by sharing their voice, will be
empowered to present themselves as published writers and may use the book as a foundation for any forums, events, activities, etcetera where their personal experiences can be shared for the purpose of community progression.All proceeds of “Love Beyond The Wall Volume 1” will be used to fund community initiatives that directly benefit the children of our incarcerated brothers and sisters.
Beginning January 1, 2010 and until September 30, 2010, we encourage you all to send your poems, stories, pictures, and overall reflections to either mission@despiertaboricua.com or PO Box 37095, Phoenix, AZ 85069.
We must always remember that our true scope of vision is not limited to what our eyes can “see”….we must also look with our heart and soul.
In the struggle,
Mission
President
Despierta Boricua, Inc.
Levantate Latino, Inc.
mission@despiertaboricua.com
7:48 am By Maegan la Mamita Mala · New York City|Women · 4 Comments
3 Jan 2010
Some of the most heartbreaking stories I came across last year had to do with mothers and their children. I was personally impacted by these stories because of my own struggles as a single Latina mami in the United States. A sad and unfortunately not new pattern of women of color being separated from their children, often by the very entities charged with protecting families.
The current struggle of Angeline Hassel was one that I wrote about a few times here and one that hit especially close to home and not just because it is based in my own borough of Queens, NYC.
Many people are asking us how can a loving, smart, and capable mother lose custody of her daughter? The answer is, Judge Esther Morgenstern, who now sits on the bench in IDV Brooklyn Family Court. She issued a warrant for Angeline’s arrest over a non threatening letter. You read the transcript, and the letter which are attached.
You judge for yourself.
Many people are asking us how is it Judge Fernando Camacho issued a Order of Protection against the respondent father, then turned around and and essentially let him take off with Aniysah? You read the Order of Protection which is attached and again you judge for yourself.
This case has been dragging out since March 3rd,2009 (over 303 days) and the year 2010 is approaching and still Angeline has not received a trial date as of yet.
Is this the treatment families can expect when entering the Family Court system?
You be the judge.
Tell us what you think?
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