#iamtroydavis

[blackmensmile]

By @berettascottking : "This is Dejuan Correia, the nephew of the late Troy Davis. I met Dejaun when he was a child, and I was a young mother working on the #FreeTroyDavis / #IAmTroyDavis campaign. He’s the grandson of Virginia Davis- Troy’s mother and the son of Martina Davis- Correia, Troy’s sister- whom all three I got to know under the worst circumstances and at the worst points of their lives, as Troy’s life was in the balance and he was murdered by the state. Mother Virginia and Martina have too since become ancestors. Their bloodline is strong, and their hopes, dreams and aspirations live through Dejuan. I have watched him grow from afar, and I’ve always kept tabs on him- even when he didn’t know. Always seeing how he was doing nothing but good work. And his graduation couldn’t make me more proud and more aware that his ancestors live through him. He is a 2019 @morehouse1867 graduate that not only has earned a degree in physics, but also received the blessing of having the balance of any monies owed post- baccalaureate being paid by Robert F. Smith, a billionaire investor who received his honorary doctorate from Morehouse- along with the rest of the class of 2019. After what this young man has seen, experienced and lost at such a young age, how amazing is it that he is able to bring his adulthood with an advanced degree and all debts paid... he deserves it. Dearest Dejuan... I look forward to witnessing so much greatness from you... and I know that I can see Troy, Martina and Mother Virginia when I look in your eyes. May your family greatness continue... May you achieve all your goals way past your imagination. And may justice be swift... as Georgia owes you. Be great, Black man... the ancestors have cleared your path. ❤️ Asé. God Bless You. And thank you Dr. Robert Smith, it is my hope that other influential and successful people of color follow your lead." #blackmensmile #morehouse #blackmensmilemonday https://www.instagram.com/p/BxsE9SXJAf1/?igshid=1vskkvmkfr9yh

[zqogbsk]

This is Dejuan Correia, the nephew of the late Troy Davis. I met Dejaun when he was a child, and I was a young mother working on the #FreeTroyDavis/ #IAmTroyDavis campaign. He’s the grandson of Virginia Davis- Troy’s mother and the son of Martina Davis- Correia, Troy’s sister- whom all three I got to know under the worst circumstances and at the worst points of their lives, as Troy’s life was in the balance and he was murdered by the state. Mother Virginia and Martina have too since become ancestors. Their bloodline is strong, and their hopes, dreams and aspirations live through Dejuan. I have watched him grow from afar, and I’ve always kept tabs on him- even when he didn’t know. And his graduation couldn’t make me more proud and more aware that his ancestors live through him. He is a 2019 @morehouse1867 graduate that not only has earned a degree in physics, but also received the blessing of having the balance of any monies owed post- baccalaureate being paid by Robert F. Smith, am billionaire investor who received his honorary doctorate from Morehouse- along with the rest of the class of 2019. After what this young man has seen, experienced and lost at such a young age, how amazing is it that he is able to bring his adulthood with an advanced degree and all debts paid... he deserves it. Dearest Dejuan... I look forward to witnessing so much greatness from you... and I know that I can see Troy, Martina and Mother Virginia when I look in your eyes. May your family greatness continue... May you achieve all your goals way past your imagination. And may justice be swift... as Georgia owes you. Be great, Black man... the ancestors have cleared your path. ❤️ Asé. God Bless You. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqAeTQFB_7/?igshid=ubd82nwdhxa8

[haymarketbooks]

Three years ago today, #TroyDavis was murdered by the State of Georgia. #IAmTroyDavis Today, we remember his life, #struggle, & legacy.

[deathpenaltyfocus]

I listened to coverage of the Troy Davis cased on Democracy Now! and was at a complete loss for words when he was murdered by the state. Only the removal of Mumia Abu Jamal from death row brought about a visceral response of this intensity for me. I am strongly opposed to capital punishment and I have a notarized Declaration of Life. If I were ever killed in an act of violence, this document demands that the legal system not consider the death penalty as a means of punishment for my potential perpetrators. As a nation state among peers, the United States of America is far behind the times when it comes to addressing retributive justice.

Ryan Murphy

[deathpenaltyfocus]

His words still echo through the distance, two years past his death. Far away in Brazil I still remember that day.  We still are all Troy Davis. Why? He has answered this question that fateful day:

There are so many more Troy Davis’. This fight to end the death penalty is not won or lost through me but through our strength to move forward and save every innocent person in captivity around the globe."

May God bless his family and give them comfort  on this day.

Maria Lucia Montes

[deathpenaltyfocus]

How could I forget Troy DAVIS ?

Troy words and strengh, keep leading me on the long road for death penalty universal  abolition.

May the story of Troy and his legacy inspire us in the fight againt injustice

  Benoît Déguignet

Coutevroult, France

[deathpenaltyfocus]

I remember Troy's grace while undergoing the unimaginable. I remember feeling as though I could see his kind soul. I remember how I cried when Troy was murdered by the state. How I just couldn't understand how humans could be so cruel. Capital punishment must stop! Laura Ice

[deathpenaltyfocus]

"The generosity of the human spirit can overcome all adversity.  Through compassion and caring, we can create hope." Nelson Mandela

When I remember Troy Davis, I reaffirm that the death penalty is a cop-out.  Our society does not know what to do with those who have committed horrible deeds, those whose outlook on society is a bit different, those who mental capabilities are lacking support, those whose anger and phobic issues are out of control and those who fell through the cracks in the education system.  Innocent people like Troy Davis get caught up and are accused in order for someone to be placated that "justice" was done.  Our society needs to take a long, hard look at how we handle difficult children, difficult teens and difficult adults.  There are more creative ways to address crime than to lock someone up and kill them.

Harriet McCleary