Nonviolence is a way of life 4 Courageous People
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Hey everyone! im KimberlyAndrea Corrales. I really enjoyed the two days i spent at the 2 day training. It really got me. I want to do anything in my power to help this movement out. I'm tired of seeing all the violence and negativity in the world, especially in my country Colombia. To all of those who are with the movemnt and really want to make a change, I have the up most respect for you. Just like you, i want to make a change. And make this a better world for the children to come! : )
Daquan Crosby aka Pooh, you were and still are a dear friend. We will all miss you no doubt. September 22, 2008 about 8pm at the age of 15, you were killed by a bullet to the chest and 2 others.You passed away and left us behind. But don't worry because you will be the great motivation of many to stop this violence. Your passing away has left a deep scar in my heart. We all love you and we pray to God that you may be by his side, watchin over us. R.I.P. My Friend. (6/30/93 - 9/22/08)
Daquan Crosby aka Pooh, you were and still are a dear friend. We will all miss you no doubt. September 22, 2008 about 8pm at the age of 15, you were killed by a bullet to the chest and 2 others.You passed away and left us behind. But don't worry because you will be the great motivation of many to stop this violence. Your passing away has left a deep scar in my heart. We all love you and we pray to God that you may be by his side, watchin over us. R.I.P. My Friend. (6/30/93 - 9/22/08)
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The Gathering’s Mission
The mission of The Gathering is to build an Intergenerational, movement, rooted in history, cultures and non-violent direct action to heal communities, build collective strength and generate an environment of hope and opportunity.
Civil rights and social justice organizations have come to understand that collective action on a national basis is required to stop child incarceration and challenge the immoral process which perpetuates an unjust justice system. These groups are working under extremely difficult circumstances and many of them with little or no resources. The Gathering is a national movement that creates a coordinated space to 1) fortify relationships between regional groups, 2) support local endeavors and 3) enhance the ongoing organizing of non-violent direct action training. Central to its mission is strengthening our moral environment.
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Civil rights and social justice organizations have come to understand that collective action on a national basis is required to stop child incarceration and challenge the immoral process which perpetuates an unjust justice system. These groups are working under extremely difficult circumstances and many of them with little or no resources. The Gathering is a national movement that creates a coordinated space to 1) fortify relationships between regional groups, 2) support local endeavors and 3) enhance the ongoing organizing of non-violent direct action training. Central to its mission is strengthening our moral environment.
- “a project of tides center” -
"The Gathering" is a project of Tides Center 501c3
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By: Curly X
This poem is dedicated to Oscar Grant and the other Oscar Grant’s
Bullets piercing the bodies of my people,
I thought the constitution said we are all equal.
Puppets in this world voicing our sad stories,
Eyeballs filled with sanction killings by police sissies.
When will the shooting stop from the hired guns,
Good men die while marksmen freely run.
Mothers hanging on to the last breath of there child,
Minutes go by and she grows more, wild.
Murders are banging Her heart to death,
Riots seem old, it outgrows the poor, and defiles.
Bigots were crushed by the hands of peaceful men,
Cries didn’t come from guns, but from there mouth and pen.
Lead an army of soldiers with guns and rocks, and we will be crushed,
Because violence begets violence, when we are rushed.
Heal our broken hearts with sage and gospel song,
The real ordeal is to fix the pain of wrong.
Forgive and forget, seems to far fetch,
But I promise, you,
Brother Killing Brother, Sister Killing Sister,
Others shooting others to enact revenge,
Its like rhyme with no reason, it doesn’t end.
I want to thank Paradise, for being my inspiration. I hope that our words reach Oakland, and we can be there for them, and heal, organize, and do things the right way. Because you and I know, riots are what the oppressor wants. It gives them a reason to oppress. Destroy the violence, and they have no tools against us.
Peace and Love