Finally something beyond "Bush hates Black People!" Being a long time fan of Hip-Hop, I’m proud to see these artists taking it beyond their lyrics and words. Most of the artists participating are already well known for their support of racial justice issues. Some newcomers however give me hope for movements to come. It’s too early to tell how effective this campaign will be, but it’s already showing a good following and some political clout. The police brutality and racial profiling issues have affected most of our communities in immeasurable ways. It’s certainly time to increase our demands for accountability and updated responsible practices and procedures from US police departments. Cease Fire: Stop Police Terrorism is 5 days of resistance scheduled to kick off November 21, 2007, marking the anniversary of the Atlanta Police slaying of 92 year-old Kathryn Johnston and it will conclude on November 25, 2007, marking the anniversary of Sean Bell the 23 year-old who was murdered by New York Police on his wedding day. More information on the upcoming Cease-Fire campaign. Plans for Cease Fire: Stop Police Terrorism includes vigils, press conferences, rallies, panel discussions, teach-ins, poetry and concerts. The goal of the Cease Fire Campaign is to educate and inspire people to rally around the countless victims of police murders, misconducts and false arrests in their areas. From the Congressional Hearings to the Jena 6 calamity, many artists are beginning to utilize their microphone muscle to battle social injustices. The latest battle is an age old quandary: police brutality. Over the years we have witnessed outrageous brutal attacks by the “Boys in Blue”. We have observed everything from the beating of Rodney King and the unthinkable sodomy of Abner Louima, courtesy of NYPD armed with their weapon of choice: the common bathroom plunger. We were also devastated by the case of Amadou Diallo, Sean Bell, Kathryn Johnston and others. In 2007 the alarm has been sounded and the Hip Hop Community is responding. Nationwide, a number of organizations and individuals from the National Hip Hop Political Convention to “The Peoples Congresswoman” Cynthia McKinney have endorsed a new crusade called Cease Fire: Stop Police Terrorism. Cease Fire: Stop Police Terrorism is 5 days of resistance scheduled to kick off November 21, 2007, marking the anniversary of the Atlanta Police slaying of 92 year-old Kathryn Johnston and it will conclude on November 25, 2007, marking the anniversary of Sean Bell the 23 year-old who was murdered by New York Police on his wedding day. EDI from the Outlawz, the Hip Hop group founded by Tupac Shakur has stated, “We as a people have to address this issue, in a more hands on approach. I’m not talking about violence, but we definitely got to address this situation, when they’re shooting down our young Brothas and getting away with it”. “They’re off the hook, grandmothers aren’t even safe in their own home, there has to be accountability” , declared Jalil from the legendary rap group Whodini.