On February 3, 2008 Jason Vassell was the target of a racist hate crime. Since then he has been further victimized by a racist prosecution. We, a coalition of community organizations, students and faculty, seek your support in challenging this racist prosecution.
11/19/2008: Northampton Rally
Our thanks to everyone who participated (in the freezing cold!) in the rally today! 200 strong, we took over the streets of Northampton, and demonstrated the development of a serious campaign to demand Justice for Jason! Some media coverage:
- Republican: 200 Supporters of former UMass Student Jason Vassell rally
- Hampshire Gazette: 250 Rally at DA’s Office for Vassell
- Daily Collegian: Justice for Whom?
- CBS 3: Hundreds Rally to Support "Justice for Jason"
The next meeting: This Monday (November 24) 6:00pm Bangs Community Center (lower level) in Amherst Here’s some of the images from today’s rally: 
For more, go to the Facebook photo album here, and here!
