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Day of Dignity Actions & the Southern Movement Assembly
You signed on to support the Walk for Dignity and the Southern Freedom Movement. Thank you for being part of this growing movement to confront poverty, violence, racism, mass incarceration, and the injustices facing all of our people. The Walk for Dignity marked a success in rapid movement response, confronting power directly, and engaging communities affected…
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NSBR NEWS
The week after Obama’s reelection, in lunchrooms, parks, and community centers across the country, people under the age of 24 filled out ballots for or against 15 demands that make up the National Student Bill of Rights for All Youth, or NSBR. The vote, which is still open, is more autonomous than direct democracy, per…
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Julian wins Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty Award
August 5, 2013 Contact: Kathleen Baca, Director of Communications (206) 273-7381 kbaca@caseygrants.org Marguerite Casey Foundation Announces Santrecheel Julian as a 2013 Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty Award Winner SEATTLE – Marguerite Casey Foundation is pleased to announce 21-year-old Santrecheel Julian of Atlanta, Ga., as one of 14 young persons to receive the second annual Sargent…
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Walk for Dignity charts new course for Freedom
Watch Video: In their own words, #Walk4Dignity from Jacksonville to Sanford The Southern Freedom Movement made history by walking from Jacksonville to Sanford last week! Over 100 people walked with us at some point on the journey, and hundreds more contributed to the effort from states around the South and the country. The…
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August Update: Southern Freedom Movement Responds to Crisis and Propels toward Aug. 28
Walk for Dignity from Jacksonville to Sanford Florida, July 2013 Freedom Summer 2013Enough is Enough.Southern Freedom Movement Responds to Crisis & Propels Forward towards Aug. 28 On Saturday evening, July 13th, George Zimmerman was found not guilty for the murder of young Trayvon Martin, and a hurtful pain of outrage swelled across our communities. Within…
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June Update: Freedom Summer heats up in June!
We all count! We will not be erased! The rallying call at the Southern Movement Assembly is also our call to action for Freedom Summer 2013. You are invited to participate in a summer to build our collective power! Project South and partners across the region are creating opportunities for education, media-making, organizing training, and…
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April Update: South to Freedom
South to Freedom Hello Project South Family! Project South has been working hard with our local and regional partners over the last two years to build a revitalized Southern Freedom Movement. Through the Southern Movement Alliance, the We All Count Campaign, and the People’s 100 Days, we have built strong partnerships, and incredible movement momentum by…
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March Update: Stop in the Name of Love.
Freedom of Movement Caravan practices “Stop in the Name of Love” on February 14th, People’s 100th Day of Action in Atlanta. Stop the school closures! Stop the violence! Join the Action this Spring Hello Project South Family! With our members and partners around the region, 2013 has been packed with action! We are continuing to…
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Fierce in our Strength: Response to Presidential inauguration speech from Southern Freedom Movements
On Monday, January 21, 2013, Southern community leaders met to discuss and interpret the significance of the Inauguration Ceremony for Southern Freedom Movements. Links embedded in the statement connect readers to deeper history and to current actions. Our Statement opens by echoing the words of Myrlie Evers-Williams: “Fierce in our Strength and ever-vigilant in our…
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Amy Ray Benefit DVD now shipping – Limited edition!
On December 13 & 14, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls and Daemon Records performed a raw, raucous, and electrifying show at the Crimson Moon in Dahlonega, GA in support of the Southern Freedom Movement and the People’s 100 Days Campaign. DVDs of the shows are available now! Order online from the Project South store…