WASHINGTON - In an organizational meeting of the Millions More Movement (MMM) called by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, Convener of the Millions More Movement and Rev. Willie F. Wilson, National Executive Director of the Millions More Movement, leaders of the Movement launched a protest effort against FEMA for its intent to evict from hotels and temporary living places across the country, 150,000 American citizens who were effected by the recent hurricanes, "It is unconscionable that people will be evicted into the streets during the cold of winter and during this special holiday season because of natural disasters," said Rev. Willie F. Wilson. "We, the people, must issue a cease and desist order to FEMA."
FEMA has a budget of more than $32 billion and half of that budget has not touched. That money should be allocated to take care of the hurricane victims and permanent housing for them until such time as they return to their homeland. MMM leaders are calling all people of good will to join their effort and write, call, fax and email their Congressional leaders and US President and demand an end to this inhuman treatment. The call to FEMA to cease and desist with throwing our people in the street is being issued.
Below are sample letters and contact information:
MMM FEMA ACTION
SAMPLE LETTER FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
YOUR NAME
YOUR ADDRESS
DATE
Rep.________________
US House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
or
Senator_______________________
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
I was disappointed to learn that FEMA plans to evacuate more
than 150,000 from hotels and other federally-supported housing
by January 7, 2006. I am writing to urge you to take any and all
action to reverse this ill-advised decision. As a member of the
Millions More Movement, I am especially concerned about the
number of displaced African Americans who are affected by this
harsh and untimely action. The United States Senate has just
adopted a resolution to display a statue of the civil rights
icon, Mrs. Rosa Parks, in the capitol. Why would our government,
then, evict people on the 50th anniversary of her historic
action?
Something must be done. Please use your influence to urge Mr. R.
David Paulison, FEMA’s acting director, to reverse this
decision. While people desperately need permanent housing,
untimely evictions will exacerbate, not reverse, the trauma
hurricane victims have already suffered.
Thank you for your prompt action on this very critical matter.
Sincerely,
Your name (and organization if you like).
PLEASE FAX LETTERS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS – THEY RECEIVE MAIL ON
A DELAYED BASIS. EMAIL ALSO WORKS.
MMM FEMA ACTION
SAMPLE LETTER TO FEMA DIRECTOR
Your Name
Your address
Date
Mr. R. David Paulison
500 C Street, SW]
Washington, DC 20472
Dear Mr. Paulison,
I was outraged to learn of your announcement that more than
150,000 Americans who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina
will be evicted by FEMA by January 7, 2006. Do you realize that
December 1, 2005 is the 50th Anniversary of Mrs. Rosa Parks’
historic civil rights action in Montgomery, Alabama. It is a
shameful irony that those who have celebrated her legacy will
now be thrown into the streets because of the actions of a
callous and inefficient government.
I am writing you as a member of the Millions More Movement. I am
especially concerned about the number of African Americans who
are part of those who will be evicted. I am writing to urge that
you reconsider this position and postpone evictions until
permanent housing can be found through HUD or other sources for
those individuals who remain housed in hotels.
I appreciate your prompt action on this very urgent matter and
look forward to a resolution that is most favorable for affected
individuals.
Sincerely,
Your name
Your organization.
The public is also encouraged to call MR. PAULISON at
202-566-1600.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
FAX: 202-456-2461
You can also email the White House at comments@whitehouse.gov
2. Your member of Congress. Please access this information this
way:
http://www.congress.org. There is a page that allows you to
enter your zip code and will then give you contact information.
3. Your Senator can also be accessed through http://www.congress.org.