“We Remember” Rally 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s death “We Remember” We will bear witness -- commemorating King's legacy and vision. We will join in an urgent, common bond to act together- now and in the future- for a living wage, for ALL people to have quality affordable health care, for strong fully funded public … Continue reading We Remember Rally
Palestine/Israel Trip
March 1, 2018 Hello Freedom Fighting Family! Traveling to Palestine/Israel and Jordan was a profound experience! It was an amazing journey with many highlights, wonderful stories to share lots of pictures and several very important insights. We are looking forward to sharing with you our trip in the coming weeks. However, we must say…Thank You! Many of … Continue reading Palestine/Israel Trip
Join the CT Rally 4 Racial Justice, Oct 1st
Moral Monday CT is mobilizing organizations, groups and people of faith and conscience to be in solidarity on October 1, 2017 in Hartford CT. Generations of marches, sit-ins, walk-outs, blocked bridges, protests, and arts activism and prayers have not delivered justice. It is our duty to hold up the #M4BL, the BlackLivesMatter movement as champions … Continue reading Join the CT Rally 4 Racial Justice, Oct 1st
Labor Day: a History of Racial Injustice
Labor Day was created at the exclusion of black workers. It was established in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland to honor and appease dissatisfied [white] railroad workers. Blacks were prohibited from joining the railroad worker’s union. Excluded from the right to even fight for fair work and wages, the Pullman porters formed their own union. … Continue reading Labor Day: a History of Racial Injustice
#THINKINGWHILEBLACK: SOLIDARITY WITH JOHNNY WILLIAMS
Black scholars are targeted, intimidated, and punished. Opposition to oppression does not constitute hate speech. What constitutes academic freedom? #ThinkingWhileBlack
