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Resistance Theology: #FergusonToNewYork

We'll work to strengthen ties between Radical Faith Communities of Resistance #FergusonToNewYork

Peace Family!

We are writing to ask our friends and family, who are willing and able, to support our mission to join the liberation struggles of Oppressed Persons, specifically, to support our mission to contribute our heart, mind, body, and spirit to grassroots Black and Brown liberation groups.

Daniel is a budding Resistance theologian, scholar, activist, and agitator with a…

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Faith in Ferguson #FightBack365

For more info visit www.fergusonaction.com OR text “Hands Up” to 90975

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Global Solidarity Actions with Faith in Ferguson #FightBack365

With the one year anniversary of the murder of Michael Brown and the flashpoint of the Ferguson Rebellion fast approaching, the Ferguson Action Council has been working hard issuing a national call for faith solidarity and participation in events and actions…

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From Ferguson to Palestine (WVKR 91.3 FM Vassar College Independent Radio) EPISODE 1

LIVE on WVKR 91.3 FM Vassar College Independent Radio

Wednesdays, from 12pm -1pm EST

Episode 1 of a new weekly show, called, “From Ferguson to Palestine,” which focuses on issues of social justice here in the United States and abroad.

In this episode, the host, Susan Smith, interviews myself on issues of racist state violence, resistance theology, and more…

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NYPD Refuse to Provide Name and Badge Number of Arresting Officers at Eric Garner Protest (2015)

Two protesters were arrested during a nonviolent protest, on July 17, 2015. The officers, including several high ranking ones, abused their authority by refusing to provide citizens with their names and badge numbers.

One officer even proclaims, “we’re not required to do that,” in response to my request.

According to http://www.nyc.gov/html/ccrb/html/home/home.shtml

“2. Abuse of Authority: this…

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Facebook Debates and Discussions

Facebook Debates and Discussions

I have had way too many of these discussions and debates to not save them somewhere, in order to reflect, and continue to pull these thoughts together into a more a cohesive framework. Perhaps this post is more for me than a wider audience, but my personal blog seems the best home for me to store these social media posts.

This will be a working progress.

Peace!

P.S. I’m saving these primarily for…

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Find Actions — Holy Week of Resistance 2015

Find Actions — Holy Week of Resistance 2015

Find Actions — Holy Week of Resistance 2015.

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A Personal Prayer of Repentance

This is my confession, that in my righteous desire to reject the anti-Christianity of conservative white evangelicalism (and even some "liberalism" that had no sense of urgency for the liberation of Oppressed Peoples), I became arrogant and self-righteous in my demeanor towards my God who instilled in me the only faith that could rescue me from the horrors of heroin and crack addiction. Personal Prayer of Repentance

Class with Dr. James Cone today awakened something in me that had been dormant for a couple years now.

This is my confession, that in my righteous desire to reject the anti-Christianity of conservative white evangelicalism (and even some “liberalism” that had no sense of urgency for the liberation of Oppressed Peoples), I became arrogant and self-righteous in my demeanor towards my God who…

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ATTN. Christian Colleges and Universities: URGENT MASS ACTION ALERT #HandsUpWalkout #Ferguson

ATTN. Christian Colleges and Universities: URGENT MASS ACTION ALERT #HandsUpWalkout #Ferguson

ATTN. Christian Colleges and Universities: URGENT MASS ACTION ALERT #HandsUpWalkout #Ferguson

Hello Current Students and Alumni of institutions belonging to the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities! Also, a special hello to my alma mater, Wheaton College in Illinois!

This message is for you IF AND ONLY IFyou believe that your faith in Christ should be put into action. This message is…

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Please support the #Ferguson #ProtesterSupplyDrive!

Please support the #Ferguson #ProtesterSupplyDrive! Send a completed Protestor Action Kit by Friday. #IndictTheCop SHARE! SHARE! SHARE!

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The Illipsis: 3 lessons from hip-hop history every activist should know A good word for people who misjudge the tactics, music, culture, and spirit of the the new generation of Millennial Activists of Color in Ferguson and beyond!

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Darren Wilson's radio calls do not support a claim of self-defense

Darren Wilson’s radio calls do not support a claim of self-defense

Daniel Ismael Aguilar (@dannyaguilar4):

This is a concise and logical analysis/interpretation of the facts in the case involving the fatal shooting of unarmed black man, Mike Brown, by a white police officer, Darren Wilson.

Originally posted on Frederick Leatherman Law Blog:

Monday, November 17, 2014

Good morning:

Officer Darren Wilson of the Ferguson Police Department shot and killed an unarmed…

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#pointergate

Daniel Ismael Aguilar (@dannyaguilar4):

#MayorHodgesForPresident2016 “Second, and more significantly, I am undaunted in my commitment to making sure that police–community relationships are as strong as they can be. I am undaunted in my desire to support and develop police officers who serve respectfully and collaboratively every day to keep people safe and make all our neighborhoods stronger. I am…

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17 Things Former Bullied Kids Do A Little Bit Differently As Adults This list, tho! Especially #Yep. Esp. #7. You just can’t help but get involved when you see someone taking advantage of someone weaker than them in any kind of situation.

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"Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?"

“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?”

While the the branding iron of society casts us away from fertile gardens, we push through the cracks of our would-be demise.

Meaning of “The Tattered Rose”.

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Dear Judges of America’s Justice System: Addicts need treatment not jail Ending Mass Incarceration won't be easy. In addition to legislative changes, judges need more discretion and compassion in their sentencing.

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Don't just get out there and vote. Get out there and organize!

Don’t just get out there and vote. Get out there and organize!

SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Presidents_and_control_of_Congress#mediaviewer/File:Combined–Control_of_the_U.S._House_of_Representatives_-_Control_of_the_U.S._Senate.png

I voted for Obama before, but I will not sell my soul for an ideal or a symbol. I am not a Democrat, and I damn sure am not a Republican, so even if the 2014 midterm elections had turned out in the opposite…

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Driscoll Seems Sincere. Fundamentalism Must Go: A brief reflection on (reaction to) Pastor Mark's Message

Driscoll Seems Sincere. Fundamentalism Must Go: A brief reflection on (reaction to) Pastor Mark’s Message

I never thought I’d have something nice to say about Mark Driscoll, nor have I ever been particularly interested in anything that he has done as a fundamentalist pastor. But, after stumbling upon his heartfelt address to his church, I did have some thoughts.

To be clear, I think many of his dispositions towards others are…

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