Friday, February 4
Feb 4, 2011 No Comments ›› ralph1913: rosa parks born We only want, we only ask, that when we stand up and talk about one nation under God, liberty, justice for everybody, we only want to be able to look at the flag, put our right hand over our hearts, repeat those words, and know that they are true. ~ Barbara Jordan
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Feb 3, 2011 No Comments ›› ralphLuna Nash 1965: selma, al schoolchildren arrested in mass protest for civil rights I took a bath this morning in six war speeches, and a sprinkle of peace. Looks like ever body is declaring war against the forces of force. That’s what you get for building up a big war machine. It scares your neighbors into jumping ...
Continue ReadingWednesday, February 2
Feb 2, 2011 No Comments ›› ralphgroundhog day We should not have a tin cup out for something as important as the arts in this country, the richest in the world. Creative artists are always begging, but always being used when it’s time to show us at our best. ~ Leontyne Price
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Feb 1, 2011 No Comments ›› ralph1902: langston hughes born 1960: greensboro, nc woolworth’s counter sit-in If a child is to keep alive her inborn sense of wonder without any such gifts from fairies, she needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with her the joy, excitement, and the mystery of the world we live in. ~ Rachel ...
Continue ReadingYouth Declaration for A Safer World • April 2011
Here is the text of the Youth Declaration for A Safer World Is Our Right:
Footprints for Peace
