Dedicated to Jaewon Martin Demand for Change

civilrectitude — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:29:42 +0000

Never have I felt how compelling my blog name was until this day. In no way would I attempt to compare my title to the suffering of the Martin family right now but a level of frustration continues to mount that supports the grief the family must feel.

We already know much of the details of Jawwon Martin's murder, which is not why I am writing this article; Jaewon's age, school, academic intelligence etc. are all above par for a public school student. No this is a question to the public.

So I was sitting on the Memorial Drive side of river bank on the Charles unable to let go of the apoplectic emotions that stirred inside. I already knew what would follow this event; people would be outraged, the mayor, commissioner, and other public figures would make statements and hold a press conference; for a few weeks Jaewon would be memorialized. In other words nothing would really change. This time, that was not enough, so I began writing feverishly about real solutions to this violent conundrum. I wanted to really understand what was at the heart of the issue- safety! No surprise there.

City Council Youth Forum

presspass — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:01:17 +0000

The City Council forum at English High
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6izpMokdWoQ

Youthway on the MBTA

presspass — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:51:48 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eflh2Lpz0Z8&feature=channel

BYOP and youth organizers demand a year-round Youth Pass.