Spike Moss (activist) explained

Spike Moss
Nationality:American
Occupation:Activist

Harry "Spike" Moss is a community activist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has organized against police brutality and "Minnesota racism".[1] The Associated Press state that he is a "civil rights leader";[2] Moss describes himself as a "freedom fighter".[3]

Life and activism

Moss was born in Paris, Missouri,[4] and was raised in the "Jim Crow South".[5]

Along with Mahmoud El-Kati and Verlena Matey-Keke, Moss helped co-found The Way, a non-profit community center for Black youth.[6] Moss ran the recreation department, organizing activities for youth living in Northside Minneapolis.[7] Moss was the final director of The Way when it closed in 1984.[8] The Way founders saw themselves as part of the Black Power movement.[6]

In 1992, Moss helped form United For Peace, which brought gang members together with the Minneapolis Police Department in an effort to decrease gang violence.[9] The program was ended after the killing of MPD officer Jerry Haaf by members of the Vice Lords gang.[10]

Moss watched the verdict for the Derek Chauvin trial with George Floyd's family, saying "we finally won one."[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: Grow . Doug . The vindication of Spike Moss? . 29 September 2021 . MinnPost . 17 November 2015.
  2. Web site: 2021-08-16. Minneapolis man convicted in activist's grandson slaying. 2021-09-29. AP NEWS. en.
  3. News: Scullin . Karen . Civil rights activist Spike Moss calls out Minneapolis City Council over inaction . 29 September 2021 . FOX 9 . 16 June 2020.
  4. News: Williams . Brandt . Activist Spike Moss honored for activism . 29 September 2021 . MPR News . 21 January 2005.
  5. Web site: Comcast Honors Minnesota Civil Rights Champions . Comcast Twin Cities Region . 29 September 2021 . 5 October 2018.
  6. News: Furst . Randy . Founders and supporters celebrate The Way's 50th anniversary . 29 September 2021 . Star Tribune . 5 August 2016.
  7. Paulsen. Sarah. 2018. Black Power And Neighborhood Organizing In Minneapolis, Minnesota: The Way Community Center, 1966-1971 . MA thesis . University of South Carolina .
  8. Web site: 'The Way' Community Center, (Minneapolis) Opens . African American Registry . en.
  9. News: Williams . Brandt . Ten years after: Tensions remain . 29 September 2021 . Minnesota Public Radio . 25 September 2002.
  10. News: Collins . Bob . A Minneapolis cop was executed 25 years ago . 29 September 2021 . MPR NewsCut . 26 September 2017.
  11. Web site: Forgrave. Reid. Rao. Maya. 11 April 2021. Conviction of Derek Chauvin: A moment of victory amid a history of injustice. 2021-09-29. Star Tribune.

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