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Howard Rallies Behind Jena Six

By Natalie Wilson and Royce Strahan
Black College Wire

Nearly 2,000 Howard University students rallied on Sept. 5 to support six black students at Jena High School in rural Jena, La., known as the "Jena Six."

Natalie Wilson of Howard University filed this podcast and these photos. (listen to MP3)

The rally generated more than $8,500, and more funds are being raised. No definite plans are set for Howard students to travel to Jena, but meetings are being held to facilitate travel arrangements for students and organizations interested in showing their support in person.

The trip will be similar to an Alternative Spring Break trip to New Orleans this past spring, according to Will Roberts, vice president of the Howard University Student Association.

He also said students from the Howard University School of Law are looking to get involved with the trip and facilitate portions of the administrative work.

"The goal is to get somebody down there," Roberts said. As "substantial [a] number as possible."

Natalie Wilson and Royce Strahan are students at Howard University. Strahan writes for the Hilltop. To comment, e-mail .

Posted Sept. 8, 2007