Articles Published on March 6, 2012

Charles Shaw documents Samuel Rodriguez, (Shorty Fatz) as he does a painting of a "C/S" C/S meaning the classic Chicano Con/Safos, but also my ties to the Cukui family, which Sam is an intricate part of.

Ray Samuels, former Newark Police Chief, passed away recently at the age of 58. Aram James, a civil rights organizer and former public defender, found a friend and trusted ally in Samuels through their common campaign against the Tasers, and shares his memories of the man he calls both a friend and inspiration.