Just the thought that a Judge has to order this information to be released, proves that the problem has not subsided. many would have you believe that this is one country; but this order proves beyond a doubt that there are Obviously Two Americas.

Hello America, Are You Listening ?

We Have Not Forgotten Sean Bell

Murdered Hours Before His Wedding; COPS ACQUITTED = MURDER BY COP

A judge Monday ordered the NYPD to turn over the racial breakdown of all people shot at by police officers between 1997 and 2006.

The New York Civil Liberties Union sued the NYPD in 2008 for racial data about shooting victims.

The NYPD agreed to release the racial breakdown of those injured by police gunfire, but not data about those who were shot at but not hit.

In an opinion dated Dec. 15, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Joan Madden ruled the NYPD had not met its burden under the state’s Freedom of Information Law to withhold the data.

After the fatal police shooting of Sean Bell in 2006, the NYCLU filed a Freedom of Information request for the NYPD’s annual statical reports on police shooting from 1996 to 2006, as well as the race of civilians cops fired at.

The department produced the reports, but not the racial data.

In October 2007, it filed a formal request for the NYPD’s annual statistical reports on police shootings from 1996 through 2006 as well as the race of civilians shot at by police.

“The court’s decision makes clear that the NYPD had no basis for withholding this data, which is necessary to conduct a complete study of the role race plays in police shootings,” said NYCLU Associate Legal Director Christopher Dunn, lead counsel in the case.

“This is a victory for the principle of open government and accountability to the public.

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Yeah that’s Alicia Keys – songstress extrodinaire, hitmaker; philanthropist. she’s always doing her thing. this time it’s for charity.  we’re also doing charity today with this post – as a part of World Aids Day – promoting awareness by blogging.  each of us helps to fill in a gap in reaching one. today we hope that we can encourage you to take the step forward; and be sure of your HIV Status.  it takes only a moment and it’s totally confidential.

MM-@This is our  11/30/09 Music Monday Submission@-MM

In honor of her upcoming concert at the Nokia Theater, Enjoy Alicia Keys Empire State of Mind – with Jay Z.

Yes it’s true, Alicia Keys is a wonderful singer, and ambassador for human rights wherever she goes. this year she has been selected to headline the Youtube World Aids Day Concert – from the Nokia Theater NYC.

you can enjoy Alicia’s concert free on Youtube.com – check this out,

be sure to add the date to your Calendar if you haven’t already signed up for a Rapid Test, and you want to get tested for HIV. Today is the Day to “Do It”

You can check out a myraid of functions all across the world on Dec 1, to promote Aids Awareness Globally.

Lets Help to Cut the Red Tape,

to find the testing center nearest you just use your cellphone and text your zipcode to KNOWIT (566948). You will receive a list by reply of the confidential testing centers nearest you.

Please Take the Time to Be Sure – Get Tested, it’s Free

They got the test, so should you – The Obamas urge everyone,  Please Get Tested Dec 1, 2009.

YouTube to Live Stream Alicia Keys Concert Worldwide [VIDEO]

By Pete Cashmore on alicia keys

In October, YouTube hosted one of the biggest live streaming events ever held: a U2 concert generating more than 10 million streams across 7 continents.

Now YouTube is looking to repeat that success, with an Alicia Keys concert being live streamed on December 1st at 8pm ET.

The concert, to be held at the Nokia Theatre in New York City, aims to draw attention to World AIDS Day; viewers will be encouraged to donate to Alicia’s chosen charity, Keep a Child Alive. You’ll be able to tune in at the Alicia Keys YouTube channel.

Now on the other hand we found this rather controversial video disputing the existence of AIDS.

we watched this and scratched our heads. we know people who have died of complications from AIDS, so is this guy right ?

wow – slap me and throw water in my face,  I am so confused right now. Is this really all a conspiracy; just like Christmas ?

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