On July 17, 2007 the state of Georgia is set to execute Troy Anthony Davis, despite the mounting evidence that proves his innocence.  The only thing that stands in the path of Troy's imminent execution is you the people.

The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has teamed with Amnesty International, the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty and our good friends Bishop Desmond Tutu, Jesse Jackson Jr., and others in a global letter writing campaign to the. Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles - the only entity that can still spare Troy's life.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis President of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has sent the following letter to Chairperson Hunt and Boardmembers in defense of Troy Davis.

Please visit: www.troyanthonydavis.org and click the action alert to send your letter to make your voice heard also.

With your help we can stop this injustice.

July 6, 2007

State Board of Pardons and Paroles

2 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, SE

Suite 458, Balcony Level, East Tower

Atlanta, GA. 30334-4909

Re: Troy Davis

Dear Chairperson Hunt and Boardmembers -

On behalf of Russell Simmons, Valeisha Butterfield, and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, I'm writing to add our voices and organization to the thousands of human rights leaders from around the world who are calling for the sparing of the life of Troy Davis in the state of Georgia. We are opposed to capital punishment. In particular, in the case of Troy Davis, serious questions have been raised concerning his possible innocence in the alleged charges. The state of Georgia should not execute Troy Davis. We believe in equal justice and fairness for all people. A violation of the human rights of Troy Davis is a violation of human rights for all people.

 Sincerely,

 Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis

 President, Hip-Hop Summit Action Network