To City Council President Michael Ross and All Residents of Boston,<\/p>\n
We, the members and friends of the Communty Church of Boston, are outraged at the travesty of justice that occurred on Friday, October 29th at the Moakley Courthouse. Our dear friend, City Councilor Chuck Turner, who has stood by us for many years, has our unwavering support and love. Many Community Church of Boston members were present throughout the trial. Chuck has long been a friend of the Community Church. He is a past recipient of the Sacco and Vanzetti Social Justice Award, and has championed justice in all of his work serving Boston. We stand with Chuck.<\/p>\n
The Federal Bureau of Investigation targeted Chuck Turner as part of the government’s ongoing attempts to take power away from Black leadership. The actions of the FBI and the media are not unlike what was done to radical Black leadership through COINTELPRO in the 1960s and 1970s. This case is yet another example of the FBI campaigns to step up its targeted surveillance in progressive and radical communities around the country. Just as the FBI targeted communities in Chicago and the Twin Cities, we are seeing that targeting here. We know that the FBI does not work in isolation and as we raise our voice in support of Chuck we are also raising our voice in support of all people who stand up against racism and injustice. <\/p>\n
As people who will not run from difficulty we know that the struggle continues. We need Chuck Turner to stay in his City Council seat. Many of us had the pleasure and joy to vote for him to represent us at City Hall. Chuck has overwhelming support from his constituents and should be allowed to finish his commitment to them. We hope that all the City Councilors have as much courage as Chuck does and vote to keep him on the Council to finish out his term. <\/p>\n
While the current situation with the FBI, the Federal Prosecutors, and the conviction of Chuck Turner could turn us to hopelessness and fear we choose to celebrate and take action. We celebrate the great work Chuck has done and the incredible work he will continue to do. We know that Chuck will continue to show up for us. While we deplore the injustice that occurred on October 29th we are filled with hope because it is through our ongoing work, side by side with Chuck, that we will create the world we wish to see. <\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
David Broeg, President of the Board of Directors and Officers <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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