Activists Support Suspended NJ Teacher in Support of Mumia
Ms. Marylin Zuniga, a New Jersey public school teacher, demonstrated solidarity and concern when she encouraged her 3rd grade class to send get-well cards to Mumia last week. Unfortunately her positive intentions have caused a predictable backlash; she was immediately suspended and may lose her job.
These cards meant a lot to Mumia at a time when he is very isolated and extremely ill. Delivered by a small cadre of his close friends, including Professor Johanna Fernandez, Pam and Abdul Africa, these cards made Mumia chuckle in appreciation and gratitude. They made him smile at a time when he was so weakened from medical neglect that he could barely stand up. Zuniga tweeted about her excitment for Mumia to get the get-well letters from her students, saying: "My 3rd graders wrote to Mumia to lift up his spirits as he is ill".
It is necessary that we defend Ms. Zuniga, a Columbia University educated teacher at the beginning of her career. Her actions should be applauded and seen as exemplary.
When Angela Davis was imprisoned on trumped up charges as a result of her political allegiances in the early 1970’s, one million school children in East Germany sent her roses in prison! Not that she was allowed to receive them! Rather, it was a symbol of love and solidarity that reverberated beyond the demarcation of national borders and prison walls.
Read Dan Iver's fantastic article on support for Zuniga here.
Defend Marylin Zuniga by calling now!
973-677-4000 x9
Superintendent Ronald Lee
Orange Township Public School
Ask that Ms. Zuniga be reinstated immediately!
These cards meant a lot to Mumia at a time when he is very isolated and extremely ill. Delivered by a small cadre of his close friends, including Professor Johanna Fernandez, Pam and Abdul Africa, these cards made Mumia chuckle in appreciation and gratitude. They made him smile at a time when he was so weakened from medical neglect that he could barely stand up. Zuniga tweeted about her excitment for Mumia to get the get-well letters from her students, saying: "My 3rd graders wrote to Mumia to lift up his spirits as he is ill".
It is necessary that we defend Ms. Zuniga, a Columbia University educated teacher at the beginning of her career. Her actions should be applauded and seen as exemplary.
When Angela Davis was imprisoned on trumped up charges as a result of her political allegiances in the early 1970’s, one million school children in East Germany sent her roses in prison! Not that she was allowed to receive them! Rather, it was a symbol of love and solidarity that reverberated beyond the demarcation of national borders and prison walls.
Read Dan Iver's fantastic article on support for Zuniga here.
Defend Marylin Zuniga by calling now!
973-677-4000 x9
Superintendent Ronald Lee
Orange Township Public School
Ask that Ms. Zuniga be reinstated immediately!
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