UPDATES: New Name: ~ The Women’s March on Washington, Saturday, January 21, 2017 Other Marches: Roster of Sister Cities on official march website. Other Cities: Oakland: https://www.facebook.com/events/299394117127175/ San Francisco: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516849161665234/ Denver: https://www.facebook.com/events/688840321281067/ Philidelphia: http://philly.carpediem.cd/events/1701001-womens-march-on-philadelphia-official-page-at-benjamin-franklin-parkway/ Cleveland: https://www.facebook.com/Million-Women-March-Cleveland-2016-904276429619758/ Our Mission The rhetoric of the past election cycle has insulted, demonized, and threatened many of us… Continue reading ROSTER of Cities: Other Women’s Marches
Month: November 2016
Sierra Club: “We’re lucky to be in California “
“I have three main observations. First, we’ve been through this before. America doesn’t always elect the most environmentally enlightened candidates for president. Second, we’re lucky to be in California. From here, we can keep making progress on environmental policy. Third, we aren’t alone.” ~ Kathryn Phillips, Sierra Club California Director Check out the full letter.… Continue reading Sierra Club: “We’re lucky to be in California “
Still I Rise ~ Maya Angelou
Through her words, her undeniable presence and voice she left an indelible mark on the world. She wrote this poem two years into President Jimmy Carter’s term; the year Harvey Milk became the first openly gay member of the San Francisco City Council. Who knew that 36 years later the poem’s sentiment would be still… Continue reading Still I Rise ~ Maya Angelou
A 12-Step Program for Responding to Trump (NY Times)
“We can not afford to immobilize; it’s time to organize individually and collectively.” ~AGJ
Worth Repeating ~ “Enough is Enough”
It’s a good time to revisit First Lady Michelle Obama’s legendary speech from October 13, 2016 in New Hampshire— to remind us that we can not afford to be stunned and immobilized. We have work to do. Everything she said that day still applies: 10 fold.
Freedom Singers at the White House
Need an alternative to football after your turkey dinner? Check out this video. Especially important for the young folk among you…
Adjustments,Tucks and Plans
We can be encouraged by young folk like my niece, Karen, working on the ground in many ways to “lift every voice”.
“We Shall Not Be Moved” ~ March On Washington 1963
America has been here before. Watch this video of the Freedom Singers that preeminent day 53 years ago. The Freedom Singers began in Albany, Georgia in 1962 during the Civil Rights Movement. From L-R: Charles Neblett (bass), Bernice Johnshon Reagon (alto) Cordell Reagon (tenor), unknown and Rutha Harris (soprano). This performance was at The March… Continue reading “We Shall Not Be Moved” ~ March On Washington 1963
Van Jones: “Whitelash”
During these unsettling times we sorely need Van Jones’ down home, razor sharp intellect and insight.
Million Women March on D.C. ~ January 21, 2017
NEW NAME: Women’s March on Washington. Click here for UPDATED POST. We have been here before ~ Related Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=million%20woman%20march%202017 NY Times: http://nytlive.nytimes.com/womenintheworld/2016/11/11/million-women-march-being-planned-for-january-21-2017-in-d-c/ Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-million-women-march_us_582642efe4b0c4b63b0cbfa5 1997 Million Woman March: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Million_Woman_March Save Save Save