Black Liberation Movement Central Ohio

09/02/2023

Yaaiye - Mother in Fulani.
Adrienne Hood and Tamala Payne are the embodiment of yaaiye. These two warrior women carry a strength and tenacity that sometimes seems otherworldly.

Both have lost their sons, their princes, their heirs… to police brutality. Tamala lost Casey Goodson Jr in 2020, and Adrienne lost Henry Green in 2016. Yet these two show up and support other mothers and families who have suffered similar tragic losses.

While battling their own grief, fights for justice, and the hatred from LE and their worshippers, Ms. Adrienne and Ms. Tamala selflessly dedicate themselves to being supportive, affirming, and loving to all who may walk similar paths in life.

Adrienne, a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant, is taking the fight to our local government by running for city council. Tamala, still waiting for her day in court for Casey, hosts events and prayer for justice and to foster joy in such a hateful environment. She is there for other families as if they are her own.

These Black women have the weight of the entire world on their shoulders while still hurting for their lost sons. This is why as community, we must support and share our love with them.

Life and tragedy have proven the power of these two lionesses. But they deserve rest, healing, and softness. They deserve to no longer have to demonstrate their strength and ensure pain.

We see you Adrienne and Tamala.
We love you and we have your backs.

09/01/2023

We’ve been gone for a while but it’s time to wake from our slumber. While recovery was necessary, I feel something must be said.

We all just witnessed a state sponsored murder of a mother and her unborn child in a supposedly “pro-life” state. We’ve witnessed the police do the same song and dance of delaying body cam footage, smearing the victim’s name, and painting a false narrative, riddled with lies and excuses. They gave a developing baby the death penalty for a false accusation of theft via the mother.

Right before the anniversary of the tragic murder of , aggressive Blendon Township Police Department officers ambushed, verbally abused, and purposefully shot and her unborn baby to death. The officer broke protocol and placed himself in front of the vehicle to victimize himself and have free range to murder her.

Please join the community, led by People's Justice Project , BQIC , and JUST - Justice, Unity, & Social Transformation as we all show our support to the family, voice our frustrations and call for justice.

Any trolling or hateful comments towards the victim will be deleted and commenter blocked.

10/08/2022

The Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas announced that it will grant abortion providers’ and advocates’ request for a preliminary injunction (PI) against Senate Bill 23 (S.B. 23), a law banning abortion at approximately six weeks of pregnancy in Ohio.

09/02/2022

Please show up/ share this post/donate to the families and stand in unity with OUR community.
Another MURDER has taken place by the hands of Columbus Police.

These are a few actions taking place right now and throughout the weekend

08/24/2022

We are quiet but we are around. Been in the streets fighting for what
Please check out this info and share! We will speak more on this soon. Back to supporting our teachers and students!
Columbus Education Association

For the first time since 1975, the Columbus Education Association (CEA), the union represent… Thomas Busher needs your support for CEA Solidarity Strike Fund

08/09/2022

"A young man is dead. Ahmaud Arbery will be forever 25. And what happened, a jury found, happened because he’s Black," U.S. District Judge Lisa Godbey Wood said during Greg McMichael's sentencing.

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"It is not lost on the court that two men brought guns to that situation that had their worst effect and you weren’t one of them," she said. She added, however, that Bryan was “still deserving of an awfully long sentence."

"By the time you serve your federal sentence, you will be close to 90 years old. But again, Mr. Arbery never got the chance to be 26," she said. "I determined that the sentence imposed is a very lengthy summary and it is one that has been earned."

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Justice can never truly be served for someone that never should’ve been murdered in the first place, but this is a step in the right direction.

Rest in Power, Ahmaud. We hope this brings some peace to your loved ones.

Travis and Greg McMichael and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan must serve their sentences in state prison, a judge ruled.

07/13/2022

The memorial service for Jayland Walker is today. The public is welcome to attend. For those attending, the family has chosen to have an open casket for the same reasons why many other grieving Black families who’ve lost loved ones to state violence have chosen this in the past. It is important to them that we understand the severity of violence that has happened to their beloved Jayland. They also have requested that today be a day of grief, love, healing and rest so please do not host actions today. Let us take today to uplift their love for Jayland and their fight for police accountability. Justice for Jayland

07/07/2022

URGENT CALL TO ACTION
Akron police have arrested the relatives of , , and
Jake Blake’s dad was sent to the hospital soon after his arrest due to the violent nature of the way they handled him. Jake Blake Sr. And Bianca Austin we’re in a car and got out to help a protester being repeatedly punched in the face by Akron police. They were immediately attacked and arrested by cops. Please share and call to demand their release. They are not safe in custody especially being related to victims. Please help get them released.