I am a blogger at http://inourheartswewonthemall.blogspot.com It is a liberation theology blog and two of my main themes are inclusivity and community, especially for those who are the smallest and most forgotten in our world. I am also writing a novel about desegregation in Clarendon County, S.C., the place in my state that became a part of the Brown v. Board of Education lawsuit. I am a public school teacher in a Title 1 elementary school so I spend my days working toward the goals in NIOT. Thanks for who you are and what you do!
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As an Asian American, I have grown up with my fair share of "me so horny" and "ching chong" jokes. Just the other day as I was sweeping in front of my business, a homeless man asked me if I knew what a chink was. I would have said something if it were not obvious that this man was highly intoxicated. But I do my best on a person to person basis to try to eliminate hate, even if they don't realize what they are doing is wrong.
Just the other day, a friend of my fiance and I started to say how Asains did not produce ear wax. When I questioned him on this, he got highly defensive and said he learned in on the History channel. Rwally? The History Channel is saying that Asains don't produce ear wax? I tried my best to explain to him that not only that wasn't true, but maybe he should think before he talks next time.
And another time at a Mexican restraraunt "La Carretta" in Goleta, CA, my fiance and I went in to eat. The waitress refused to even come near us. This isn't a big place, probably 15 tables. The chef from the back had to come out and give us menus and take our order. Now, I don't know what this woman was thinking to go to every table and avoid us, but every person I can tell, I tell them not to go there.
The Progressive Christian Movement seeks to unite followers of Jesus and reclaim our hijacked faith. This movement is one fueled by love, the message of grace, and the desire to leave no one on the outside looking in.
Jesus's central message is about radical inclusion, thus we welcome anyone to participate in our fellowship without judgment or forcing them to conform to our “likeness” or affirm our creeds in order to be accepted. We invite and offer all a place at the table - no exceptions.
I was told by my insurance girl, that she was surprised I hadn't been shot at wearing the Obama button I had on... That was during the campaign. Now things have gotten so bad, that I am afraid that if I wore the Obama button, I might be subject to threats and/or violence. I speak up for equality and non-hate for all every chance I get and I always have. We have to speak up against hate and racism. It has to be stopped.
Working to improve the hate crimes reporting gap, police in Corpus Christi learn how to recognize hate crimes during a one-day training they plan to take to other departments around the state.
Working to improve the hate crimes reporting gap, police in Corpus Christi learn how to recognize hate crimes during a one-day training they plan to take to other departments around the state.
The YWCA Boston will be hosting a Stand Against Racism by hosting a screening of the documentary "What Makes Me White" byt filmmaker Aimee Sands from 1:20- 1:20 with a Q&A session with the filmmaker after the screening. From 1:40 to 2:15 there will be a facilitated discussion of the film.
There are also many public stands all over the Boston area. They include:
The Town of Arlington
Date/Start/End:Friday, April 30, 2010: 7:30 PM to 9:45 PMDate/Start/End:Saturday, May 1, 2010: 11 AM to 1 PMDate/Start/End:Sunday, May 2, 2010: 7:30 PM to 9 PMPrivate/Public:PublicOther Information:Encouraging participation by various town committees, communities of faith, places of business, and individuals. All are welcome. We have planned 3 events.
� Freedom Writers Movie ShowingFriday, April 30th; 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.Arlington High School Auditorium, 869 Mass. Ave.
"This week sees the launch of a service that builds on the work of the Racial Harassment Initiative. After 10 years of support for victims and families who suffer racist abuse, the Suffolk Hate Crime service will extend and reach out to those suffering abuse because of their race, religion or belief, disability, age, gender or sexual orientation. The county-wide service will provide support, advice and signposting for those subjected to hate incidents. The service is co-managed between Suffolk County Council and Suffolk Constabulary..."
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As the president of the Aragon High School Gay Straight Alliance, I am currently working to passing new school policy that would provide measures for when students use slurs on campus. The purpose is to eradicate words such as "retarded" and "faggot," words that severly detriment the learning environment. I also work to provide a support network for LGBT youth and their allies in a safe place in which they can feel free to express who they are without fear of judgement.
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