Early Sunday morning on October 30, 21-year-old Martrell “Murph” Robinson was shot and killed by a single bullet to his forehead by an assailant who is unknown at this time. What is known is that Murph was loved and respected by his friends and family as over 100 people showed up to pay their respects to a young man who won’t be able to explore life anymore. For me, it’s different from other murders that have occurred because all I know of Martrell is that he was a good kid looking for a way to avoid what happened to him.

My Tribe Rise hosted its 2nd Annual Brothers Connecting Brothers Retreat. The event was held Saturday evening at the Village Playgarden in Altadena.

My Tribe Rise Co-President Heavenly Hughes told us about Brothers Connecting Brothers. “BCB is focused on Black Men sharing their stories of survival and reform from destructive behaviors and mindsets, to self-evaluate decisions, accountability, and principles. Encourage one another that positive change within self is possible. To be positive and productive assets to the Community. Embrace Brotherhood, Family, and Community to build a healthy, safe and productive living environment.”

Ruchell Magee was unjustly captured in 1963 on trumped-up charges related to a marijuana deal. He is now 83 years old, forced to suffer mentally and physically due to the poor conditions inside California’s prison camps. As the COVID-19 crisis rages on, Ruchell needs your support and action so that he can be released, spend time with his loved ones, and better his community.

After 59 years of injustice, enough is enough.

Free Ruchell Magee now!