Kurth Lampe

Virtual Press Conference on Friday, January 14 at 10:30 AM EST (Washington, DC time)

First, I want to recognize the numerous contributions of Congressman Bobby Rush in his lifetime of service to further civil rights and protect underserved communities, particularly those of color.

Rwandan President Paul Kagame met with EU Council President Charles Michel this week. While the meeting was private, this was a rare opportunity to show the world that the EU and Belgium stand for human rights, free speech and fair trials.

This week a large contingent of clergy gathered for a fundraiser to show their support and endorse Alderman Pat Dowell in her bid for Democratic nominee for Illinois Secretary of State. The group included Reverend James Bailey, Pastor T.L. Barrett, Dr.

Alyssia Benford, the auditor brought in by Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones to conduct an unfounded and politically motivated review of the City Clerk's office, has brought a history of conflict and entanglements to his witch hunt.

Secretary of State candidate Pat Dowell has expanded her campaign team. "As our campaign continues to move forward, we are adding team members to help deliver our message," said Dowell.

Taxpayer funds being used without proper authorization by Mayor Thaddeus Jones

Carine Kanimba Rusesabagina will be in Italy at the National Council to ask for release and a fair trial for her father Paul, who inspired the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda"

Over the last 15 years, when human rights dissidents and journalists were detained, disappeared or found dead, Hotel Rwanda humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina spoke up and notified the International community about these human rights abuses.

While the world agrees that the Sham Trial of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda systematically violated his fair trial rights, his captivity and torturous conditions continue.