John,

Our elder activists and leaders have been treated with neglect for far too long -- and it's on us to advocate for them.

That's why we've got to come together to demand New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy release Sundiata Acoli -- a former Black Panther, civil rights freedom rider, mathematician, computer analyst, and former NASA employee who's been behind bars for nearly 50 years.

Help us free Sundiata Acoli | Sundiata is 84 years old and has been incarcerated for over 47 years. Click here to sign the petition to Gov. Murphy to help free him.

Sundiata has significant health challenges and is currently suffering from advanced dementia, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, emphysema, and glaucoma. He still suffers from lingering COVID-19 symptoms. As he continues to battle the threatening conditions of the prison, his life and health are in jeopardy.

There is absolutely no reason for Sundiata to remain in prison -- it's unjust and inhumane. If we come together and demand Sundiata be released, then Gov. Murphy will have no choice but to address our concerns and hear us out.

We owe it to our eldest, most vulnerable leaders who put their lives on the line for Black lives and Black futures. Please sign the petition demanding Gov. Murphy release Sundiata.

SIGN ON

There are countless injustices in Sundiata Acoli's case. He's already served nearly 50 years behind bars, taken responsibility, and expressed remorse. For the past 27 years, Sundiata has had a completely clean disciplinary record and is a strong candidate for commutation.

Sundiata has appeared before the New Jersey Parole Board a total of 6 times. Since his first appearance in 1994, 27 years have passed.

Last summer, Gov. Murphy claimed he would not accept systemic racism and bias and affirmed that Black Lives Matter:

June 7th, 2020, Gov. Murphy (NJ) on Twitter: Today in Hillside, we marched for justice. For George Floyd and the many before him -- who lost their lives for being Black. We march because we will not accept systemic racism and bias as just part of our national condition. Black Lives Matter.

We're no strangers to holding elected officials to their word -- and this is the moment that Gov. Murphy can prove he meant what he said when he affirmed that Black Lives Matter. Sign the petition and ask Gov. Murphy to release Sundiata immediately.

SIGN ON

John -- together, we can and will #BringSundiataHome.

In love and solidarity,

Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation

P.S. If you'd like to learn more about Sundiata and the movement to get him released, visit the Bring Sundiata Acoli Home Alliance website here.