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Malia Lazu
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How to access stimulus...
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Online Resource Library
33 members
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Justice 4 Oscar Grant
44 members
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Youth Promise Act/Case...
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Economic Development
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Malia Lazu's Discussions
American Indian activist Robideau dies at 61
Started Feb 21
Inauguration
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Lewis Jan 15.
Agenda
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Agnes Johnson Jan 13.
good news
Let go of fear... and just love
Latest Activity
if anyone is interested in accessing money coming out of the stimulus package we will be posting information as well as models of proposals submitted and best practices.
let us know - we got members really interested but it's so complex it's hard to navigate
Hey Everybody-
Here are the materials that breakdown the stimulus money and what your groups may be eligible for. You will have to work with your local elected officials to get into their plan for how they plan to spend their portion of the money....
CoLab Materials.zip
It would be great to find out how to get money for small organizations who work with people trying to get into housing, or buy a house or start a small business within thier community. Donations are down to nonprofits and peoples needs are rising ...
if anyone is interested in accessing money coming out of the stimulus package we will be posting information as well as models of proposals submitted and best practices.
Aloha!
I miss Hawaii so much! Thank you so much for introducing the language and culture to The Gathering.
The Associated Press - Thursday, February 19, 2009
http://www.grandforksherald.com/ap/index.cfm?page=view&id=D96EP0E85
PORTLAND, Ore.
Robert Robideau, an American Indian activist who was acquitted of killing two FBI agents in a 1975 shootout in S...
Hey Margaret-
post that event on our calendar on the home page too.
The Gathering for Justice has a great wealth of training manuals and resources available to them. Please review the listings and contact us if you'd like more information.
"The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral, begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy. Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it. Through violence you may murder the liar, but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth. Through violence you may murder the hater, but you do not murder hate. In fact, violence merely increases hate. So it goes. ... Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." --Martin Luther King Jr.
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James Baldwin talks about SNCC
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MLK on nonviolence training
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Malia Lazu's Blog
Support Mississippi's Movement in Harrison County
Mississippi family-
Please find out more about what these young people are doing in Mississippi and how you can support them.
Mr. Belafonte recently spoke at the Tougaloo Graduation and reminded all of us that we are responsible for our generation. What are we willing to do?
*****SAVE THESE DATES*****
JUNE 1, 2009 – 930 am Harrison County Board of Supervisors 1801 23rd Ave
JUNE 4, 2009 – Chairman of the House Juvenile Justice Committee, Rep. Banks, time and location TBD
We are askin… Continue
Please find out more about what these young people are doing in Mississippi and how you can support them.
Mr. Belafonte recently spoke at the Tougaloo Graduation and reminded all of us that we are responsible for our generation. What are we willing to do?
*****SAVE THESE DATES*****
JUNE 1, 2009 – 930 am Harrison County Board of Supervisors 1801 23rd Ave
JUNE 4, 2009 – Chairman of the House Juvenile Justice Committee, Rep. Banks, time and location TBD
We are askin… Continue
Posted on May 19, 2009 at 5:21pm —
OSCAR GRANT UPDATE and DATES FOR ACTION
The B.A.R.T. cop who killed Oscar Grant (Johannes Mehserle) goes to court May 18th 8am-5pm @ Alameda County Courthouse 1225 Fallon St. 12th/ Oak St. Oakland THE FAMILY ASKS ALL OF US TO COME OUT AND BE THERE WITH THEM. Anytime you spend 10 min or an hour will be powerful & appreciated.
We can’t let police intimidation/mass union presence allow the judge to reduce the charges.
*Feel free to print the attached flier and distribute widely.*
Justice for Oscar Grant III
3 May Events
Joha… Continue
We can’t let police intimidation/mass union presence allow the judge to reduce the charges.
*Feel free to print the attached flier and distribute widely.*
Justice for Oscar Grant III
3 May Events
Joha… Continue
Posted on May 11, 2009 at 6:59pm —
Nelson Mandela and his mentor...
The value of mentorship
On May the 5th 2003 Water Sisulu died, leaving behind a grieving nation and a heartbroken Nelson Mandela. Sisulu was Mandela's earliest political mentor and his closest confidant, and after 62 years of friendship the two were separated.
Mandela first met with Sisulu in 1941, after being referred to his house in Soweto by mutual friends, who saw what the older Sisulu could offer a hungry and ambitious Mandela. Sisulu later said that the moment he looked upon the young ma… Continue
On May the 5th 2003 Water Sisulu died, leaving behind a grieving nation and a heartbroken Nelson Mandela. Sisulu was Mandela's earliest political mentor and his closest confidant, and after 62 years of friendship the two were separated.
Mandela first met with Sisulu in 1941, after being referred to his house in Soweto by mutual friends, who saw what the older Sisulu could offer a hungry and ambitious Mandela. Sisulu later said that the moment he looked upon the young ma… Continue
Posted on May 8, 2009 at 12:22pm —
Demanding freedom... a personal rant...
This weekend I watched a documentary on the Children's March in Birmingham and it brought me to tears. Not because of the hoses or the dogs or the tank rolling through the streets. What evoked such emotion was the footage of these young people smiling and singing while being arrested. The youngest boy arrested was 4, and when he was asked what he was doing there he said "teedom".
How did this happen, how did thousands of young people and a popular DJ named "the playboy" organize and mobilize eno… Continue
How did this happen, how did thousands of young people and a popular DJ named "the playboy" organize and mobilize eno… Continue
Posted on May 4, 2009 at 11:40am —
A great article from Wellstone Action
Some of us may know Van Jones from the Ella Baker Center. Here is an article about what his appointment could mean for us on the ground. In conversations with many of you, there seems to be an understanding that we must show movement on the ground to support the people in the white house who are progressives and have the power to push for that change. Mr. B always reminds us of the story of FDR and A. Phillip Randolph, when he told Randolph to go out there and make him do it. It took years of ne… Continue
Posted on March 26, 2009 at 11:38am —
Comment Wall (86 comments)
- At 10:13am on May 1, 2009, Kevin Sanchez said…
- The Our-story of our fight
By: Curly X
we fought this war for our own land,
we lost that fight, they chopped off our hands.
“DON’T SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE, NOTHING READ”
“All WE WANT IS WHITE NOT RED”
we fought this war for our own land,
we lost that fight, they plopped cuffs on hands.
“DON’T CROSS THIS BORDER INTO TOWN”
“All WE WANT IS WHITE NOT BROWN”
we fought this war for our own land,
we fight it still with our own hands.
“DON’T SPEAK UP SPIC, DON’T PICK A FIGHT”
“I JUST WISH YOU WERE ALL SNOW-WHITE’
We fight this war for our own land,
I can’t be white and join your Klan.
“YOU WILL LOSE, THERE WILL BE BLOODSHED”
“THIS DAY WILL YOU PEOPLE DREAD”
We fight this war for our own land,
Eventually, you will see we all bleed red.
This is the road that I will choose,
And in this fight YOU will lose.
“NO, YOU CAN’T”
“SI, SE PUEDE, AND YES WE CAN”
- At 2:14am on February 18, 2009, E.F. Mohammed Martinez said…
- IN ORDER FOR OUR RACIST XENOPHOBE ENEMIES TO UNDERSTAND THAT THEY SHOULD NEGOTIATE PEACE, ...SOMETIMES THEY NEED A TASTE OF OF THEIR OWN VIOLENT "MEDICINE"!
- At 2:41pm on January 24, 2009,
MillyTent said… - What is your take on the "King Alfred" documentation that would address "minority" unrest?
- At 4:19pm on January 9, 2009, Kevin Sanchez said…
- Rhyme with No Reason?
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 Delete Comment
- At 6:26pm on December 12, 2008,
Omar-Abdul said… - More! More! More!
- At 4:08pm on December 3, 2008,
Ceasar McDowell said… - www.droppingknowledgeinternational.org
- At 2:00pm on November 21, 2008,
che_atzlan said… - whats up home grl it your boi miguel from new mexico dropin by to say whats up im know living in san fransico with kazu so hit me up somtime and the website look great. much lov Che
- At 12:10pm on November 21, 2008,
Naytion said… - Ok...so either Sun or Mon after 9pm works for Shonnie & I. Let me know something by Sunday morning. U can text or call.
~Peace~
- At 10:38am on November 21, 2008, Naytion said…
- Hey Sis! Let me know, but we can hook up something for Sunday or Monday evening. I'm just confirming with Shonnie. My number is (773) 322-0175.
Peace, Blessings, Love & Encouragement!
- At 2:13pm on November 19, 2008, MillyTent said…
- I am originally from Brooklyn New York as well, all I can say is...what is happening in New Jersey is insane!!! Please contact me 609 499-3538, I am in a war zone of the minds, our kids are suffering tremendously, I want to be a voice!!!! Please don't forget me before it's too late.
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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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"The Gathering" is a project of Tides Center 501c3
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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