Every now and then I try to remind myself that, at the end of the day, the action of social change is where the rubber hits the road.
Thought and talk are important; through communication, we can motivate each other, make our movement a hundred or a hundred thousand people strong. But what we all need — from each other, and ourselves — is action.
WTF! Another shooting has taken place near Virginia Tech and this time an officer has been shot! These students can’t catch a break. Just this last Wednesday, parents were testifying about the university’s response that resulted in their children losing their lives in the April 16, 2007, shootings, which left 33 dead, including the shooter. [...]
Not good – in urban schools, that is. Unfortunate news for the country, as the city schools are tested regarding the progress of the student attending them. According to the Huffington Post, overall, the math grades have gone up slightly, however grades have been stagnant in every other subject. The data was taken from 21 [...]
Brown and black people from Milwaukee’s North and South side unite on the bridge that separates them to discuss issues that they all face. This was a powerful experience that brought plenty of emotions. #OccupyTheHoodMKE #Unity #Peace Check the whole album of powerful photos here.
This week’s episode features Kwesi, our Ohio State Director. Check the vibrant conversation on inspiring young people, building power in our communities and protecting voting rights. Much love to the hosts for putting together a thought-provoking show week after week! Join the conversation on twitter by following @OhioLeague @ellecee404 and @BrianKeith2039 Listen to internet radio [...]
I was just recently asked to play Grand Theft Auto 4 by a 9-year old. I figured I’d join em and when I did, I was appalled to see how much the game has been modified. At the same time, I was amazed at how good of a reckless driver the kid was. He knew [...]
