Mos Def has called for a national student walk out in support of the "Jena 6" on October 1st at 12:00 p.m.

The walk out is being organized in conjunction with the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Sankofa Community Empowerment, Change the Game, the National Hip Hop Political Convention and student leaders from 50 campuses across the country.

Joining Mos Def in the call to protest are M-1 of Dead Prez and Talib Kweli. The main goal of the walk out is to secure the release of Mychal Bell, the only member of the 6 that remains incarcerated.

If Bell has not been released by 12:00 p.m. on October 1st, participants have been instructed to walk out of their classrooms and schools.

Additional demands include:

The immediate release of Mychal Bell

The United States Department of Justice to convene an immediate inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the arrests and prosecutions of the “Jena 6.”

Judge Mauffray to be recused from presiding over Bell ’s juvenile court hearings or other proceedings.

The Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel to investigate Reed Walters for unethical and possibly illegal conduct.

The Louisiana Judiciary Commission investigate Judge Mauffray for unethical conduct.

The Jena School District superintendent to be removed from office.

For additional information on the walk out, see http://mxgm.org/web/jena-6/walk-out-support-the-jena-6.html