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Children of the Revolutionary

Former black revolutionary Watani Stiner turned himself in to San Quentin so his children could come to America. Was it worth it?

A A A Comments (10) By Matthew Fleischer Wednesday, Aug 22 2007

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For the kids, the question is no less difficult.

“I’ve thought about that quite a bit, but it’s impossible,” says Latanya. “How can I choose? I want it all. I want an education, and I want my father too. Is that really so much?”

The extended Stiner clan, from left: Larry Jr. and his wife, Diane, with their daughter Khyra, 3, and Larry’s half-siblings Tamani, 16; Natisha, 19; Lige, 15; and Mtume, 14. Not pictured: Kishana, 23; Latanya, 21; and Larry’s daughter Jasmine, 19. (Photo by Gregory Bojorquez)

Watani Stiner at San Quentin (Photo by Matthew Fleischer)

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Kishana is more blunt. “My father is my hero,” she says, her normally bright smile fading to anger. “I plan on taking full advantage of the sacrifice he made for us. But if they keep him locked up for the rest of his life, after all I’ve been through, that will be the ultimate injustice. None of this will have been worth anything. It’s impossible for my brothers and sisters to really appreciate his sacrifice, because they don’t know him. They need to know him like I do, so they’ll understand. He’s been punished enough — his family needs him. If I don’t get to hug my daddy without bars surrounding us, or only when he’s on his deathbed in the hospital, I will never forgive this country.”

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Sylvia 08/15/2009 6:53:00 AM

I justfound this story and want you to know I can tell youa little bit about your father as well as your mother as well as Lionel aka "Shom-bu" its been a longtime and both you and your wife have done what should be done and don't think that it goes unheard or unnoticed!!!you may not remember me but we grew up as family. send me a e-mail and we can talk about it. I grew up the same way you did, I also grew up with you and Shom-bu as my cousins Please e-mail me back.

Lula Tamani Simon 08/09/2008 10:56:00 PM

Lula Tamani and my sister Kikanza Hasani are two other children of watani, i first met my sister Kishana in Suriname when i was there for the first time and now i am seeing her here on the web for the second time isn't she pretty Luv u guys Lula, lets keep praying for our father he'll be out one day to hug and kiss all of us as a family together

Lula Tamani Simon 08/09/2008 8:32:00 PM

Larry Stiner is my father also and it brought tears to my eyes to c my older brothers and sisters. Keep up the good works guys i hope and pray everyday for his release from prison

Myles Mapp 08/04/2008 3:12:00 AM

I just read about your family. It is very unfortunate how all of this got started. You keep doing well in school and don't give up. I pray for your father and your family that he is released soon.

Latanya Stiner 05/12/2008 10:54:00 PM

I have read the comments and I really appreciate all of your concerns for my Dad and my family. And that donating e-mail that was posted, I have never heard of it. I�ll try to make an even better post after this. But if you would like to e-mail me in the mean time you can. At Latanayastiner@whccd.net Thank you

Latanya Stiner 05/12/2008 10:14:00 PM

This is my Dad...

latanayastiner@whccd.net 05/12/2008 10:14:00 PM

Larry stiner

Jennifer 03/12/2008 10:17:00 AM

This is absolutely crazy to have a man of this caliber and potential locked up in a maximum security prison. Who is benefitting??? He could be contributing so much to society, and we know he wasn't even guilty of the crimes he is serving time for. When will America wake up? We must pray for him and his family, and that the powers that be let him out.

MAF 09/05/2007 4:44:00 AM

Anyone interesting in helping out Larry Jr. and the Stiner family can reach them at thestinerfamily at yahoo dot com.

HAROLD 09/02/2007 7:06:00 PM

I find that the writer of this article has open my eyes to an unjust parole system that is out dated and needs reform. Based on the comments from the prison authoritys this man should be freed and allowed to make a life in the free world enough is enough. TIME SERVED-LET'S HELP THIS MAN OR DONATE SOMETHING FOR THESE KIDS THIS WASN'T ABOUT PANTHERS VERSUS US-IT WAS A FIGHT OVER A WOMAN AND MR. STINER AND HIS BROTHER IN THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME. IS THERE AN ADRESS TO SEND DONATIONS? PLEASE POST.