Justice For Hakiym Rally
Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. to noon
The BLACK Gallery powered by Don’t Shoot PDX

Brian “Hakiym” Simpson has been wrongfully imprisoned at Snake River Correctional Institution for over a year, a facility known for its violence and racial segregation. He’s a father, poet, and Oregon firefighter. In 2024 he was attacked and targeted with racial slurs and acted in self-defense.

Convicted by an all-white jury, today Hakiym is serving nearly 6 years in prison while the other man, who admitted to starting the fight, remains free.Despite this, Hakiym works full-time in a coveted job as a prison telemarketer, continues to study and train, and remains committed to rejoining the fire service—ideally as a free man. Join us by bringing posters, statements of support, cards and artwork in support of Hakiym.

Sign the petition via Change.org here.

August 9 from 10am to 12pm

The BLACK Gallery powered by DSPDX | 916 NW Flanders Street Portland, OR 97209