Nacho Rocha, a 61 year old Florida man, took extreme measures 25 days ago to gain the attention of lawmakers. He was "tired of waving signs and no one listening" and felt that a hunger strike would draw more attention to a cause he has said he would die for. He made new signs and set up camp just feet away from the UN building in New York where he has been 24/7 for 25 days, drinking nothing but water and electrolytes. All he asks is that someone from the UN's Human Rights Council take a meeting with him to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Nacho Rocha has become a beacon to the Cuban community in NY and around the world. Strangers, who he calls his "angles", stay with him throughout the day and night offering companionship and protection. Mr. Rocha says that he has no intention of ending his strike until his voice has been heard.

People had a lot of strong opinions regarding the J6 Rally we covered this weekend. It has been eye opening for me to see how diverse the perceptions are on the events of January 6th, a day that I witnessed first hand, and one that has been widely documented. I really wanted to hear opinions on both sides of the issue on Saturday but the expected counter protest didn't happen so there wasn't any diversity of opinions. I want to hear what you have to say - an adult conversation. Let's leave the childish insults and school yard antics out of it. We're going to try something new. If you have a comment you'd like to share you can leave it in the comments or you can call in and share on air. 667 900-9121 *Be respectful. Seriously, don't be an ass hat or we will boot and block you Let's give this a try! Shama *This will be the first of many in the "Unpacking" series. I will host some but CJ will host the majority of them.

9/18/21 The “Justice for J6” rally is billed by its organizers as a protest for defendants who are in custody in connection to the violence that took place on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Between 550 and 600 people face federal charges in connection to that day, including both misdemeanors and felonies. There are at least three different groups planning counterprotests according to U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger, saying that he is "most concerned about the potential for clashes between rallygoers and counterdemonstrators". Department of Homeland Security released a statement earlier this week warning that they had received threats of violence in connection to Saturday's protest and in a Friday press conference Capitol Police confirmed that they are monitoring online chatter "encouraging violence" at the event. In preparation for this event U.S. Capitol Police have reinstalled the perimeter fencing around the Capital and called upon 100 members of the D.C. National Guard to provide additional tactical support. When addressing security concerns, Manger assured, "every member of the Metro and Capital police force will be working on Saturday. We will not have a repeat of the violence that took place on January 6th". CJTV's Shama Bartlett will be on the scene providing full Live coverage of this event.

61 year old Florida man, Nacho Rocha, began a hunger strike 3 weeks ago in front of the UN headquarters in New York to draw attention to the crisis in Cuba. His immediate goal is to secure a meeting with a UN Human Rights Ambassador to discuss the violations taking place in Cuba and to ask for humanitarian aid. He reports that his body is weak, but his heart is strong, buoyed up by the support of the people around him. Translation was provided by activist Aurelia Martinez, a NY resident who has been on the scene with Mr. Rocha for the last several weeks. If you would like to follow Mr. Rocha’s journey he and Ms. Martinez, can be found on instagram: #SosCubaNYC or you can send an e-mail to: soscubanyc@gmail.com They are encouraging anyone who would like to petition for humanitarian intervention in Cuba please reach out to your local Senators or e-mail the US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield https://usun.usmission.gov/our-leaders/our-ambassador/ #SOSCuba #soscubanyc

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Thousands of Cuban Americans traveled to the capital in a show of unified purpose. They are on a mission to have the plight of their people heard by the government and the American people. At the end of the evening we spoke with one participant who summed it up nicely, "The people of Cuba are fighting for freedom. They have been in chains for 60 years. Communism is chains and death. They fight communism and they need help". On scene reporter, CJTV's-Shama Bartlett