Sept. 17 ‘special day of my life’

Dear Detroit Workers.org,

Thanks for speaking out for the Communities of this nation that’s experiencing foreclosures and illegal evictions.

September 17th was one of the most special days of my life. Because I was able to attend and also be a part of the March on our State Capitol demanding the passage of SB-1306 for a two-year moratorium to stop all foreclosures and evictions in Michigan.

This march was just the beginning here on the state level, and there is plans to take this matter all the way to Washington, D.C.

The march on Lansing was a great master plan, and I am honored to have been a part of the rally. It was an honor to share the platform with Hon. Sen. Hanson Clarke from Detroit who created this bill. Also being side by side with one of the most honorable ladies that I have known since childhood, and now she’s my area state senator, Martha G. Scott, the co-creator of SB-1306. And it was great to see the many organizations, groups, along with the many individuals that attended from all around the state.

As Chairperson of the Community Movement of Highland Park and a member of Michigan Welfare Rights, I can assure you that [these] two groups are fully supporting SB-1306.

We are the government. We are the People, for the People, and by the People. Our elected officials do work for us, and I do not understand why they seem to think that they own us. Lets join together in Unity as we fight the many social-economic struggles that lie ahead.

— Peace & Love,
Brother William X Akbar