History and Celebrations

On living the dream of justice
posted on JANUARY 22, 2013 by Rhina Ramos
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A blog adapted from a speech given by our National Campaigner, Rev. Rhina Ramos.

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On living the dream of justice
posted on JANUARY 22, 2013 by Rhina Ramos
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A blog adapted from a speech given by our National Campaigner, Rev. Rhina Ramos.

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The Rock at Sunrise- Blog for Human Rights Day
posted on DECEMBER 10, 2012 by Zakiya Scott
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Zakiya celebrates Blog for Human Rights Day by reflecting on her first experience of the Alcatraz Island Sunrise Ceremony on Thanksgiving.

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2012 Ellas
posted on SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 by Abel Habtegeorgis
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What a night!

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We Have a Dream
posted on AUGUST 28, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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We share our dreams on the anniversary of I Have a Dream.

TAGS: i have a dream, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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We Remember Bayard Rustin
posted on AUGUST 24, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Today marks the anniversary of the death of Bayard Rustin.

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Independence Day
posted on JULY 03, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Our own way of commemorating the 4th of July.

TAGS: Independence Day, 4th of July
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Happy Harvey Milk Day
posted on MAY 22, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Today marks California's annual observance of Harvey Milk Day. We share some of his most famous words about the importance of hope in the resiliency and survival of LGBTQ folks, folks of color, and others impacted by oppression.    

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On Malcolm X, Resilience, and Education
posted on MAY 18, 2012 by Thoai Lu
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A celebration of the legacy of Malcolm X on his birthday.

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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
posted on MAY 17, 2012 by Meredith Fenton
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Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia-  a day to explore and  commit ourselves to fight the many ways that these forms of oppression manifest across the world.  I find myself thinking today especially of Brandy Martell and Cece McDonald.

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