Acclaimed lyricist Mos Def recently spoke about his dissatisfaction by the non-involvement within the hip-hop community concerning the Jena 6 demonstration. “Shame on everybody who’s not here. I’m f*cking mad. I’m disappointed to always be coming to these things and it’s only one or two people [from the music industry here]. If you ain’t gonna use your voice, then be quiet. I’m disappointed and ashamed.”

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CNN Reports…Mychal Bell, a black teenager accused of beating a white classmate and who was the last of the “Jena 6″ behind bars, was released from custody Thursday after a juvenile court judge set his bail at $45,000. (more…)

David Bowie has donated $10,000 to a legal defence fund for six black teens charged in an alleged attack on a white classmate in the tiny central Louisiana town of Jena. (more…)

Thousands of chanting demonstrators filled the streets of this little Louisiana town Thursday in support of six black teenagers initially charged with attempted murder in the beating of a white classmate. (more…)

Rally on behalf of the Jena 6 will take place this Thursday, September 20, 2007 in Jena, LA. Those who cannot attend are being asked to wear BLACK to show support and those who will attend are asked to wear BLACK as well.  Support Jena 6!

A group of hip-hop artists that includes Chicago vet Twista, Atlanta’s Killer Mike and “Ay Bay Bay” star Hurricane Chris, are scheduled to descend on Birmingham, AL later this month for The “Jena 6” Empowerment Concert. The “Let Freedom Ring Weekend” will raise awareness and show support for the Jena 6 – six black students facing lengthy jail time for an attack on a white schoolmate in Louisiana. Visit freethejena6.org for more information on Mos’ rally.

State appeals court reversed on Friday the only remaining conviction against one of six black teenagers accused in the beating of a white schoolmate in a racially tense Louisiana town. The teenager, Mychal Bell, 17, should not have been tried as an adult, the Third Circuit Court of Appeal said in overturning his conviction for aggravated battery. He had faced up to 15 years in prison. (more…)

A judge has thrown out one of the two charges against the first black student tried for beating up a white student at Jena High School, saying juveniles cannot be charged with conspiracy in adult court.

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