The story of the Jena Six is receiving public attention, primarily because the case is so clearly wrought with racism and injustice. For more information on the criminal (in)justice system, try http://www.prisonactivist.org. To receive updates about the Jena Six, go to www.colorofchange.org and check their page or (more current) receive email updates from the folks there.

September 21st was a National Day of Action for the Jena Six, with tens of thousands of people rallying in support of the young men accused of attempted murder in Jena and across the nation.