There’s something powerful about walking through places where people were beaten, jailed, murdered, and still refused to surrender their claim to democracy. We love turning the Civil Rights Movement into sepia-toned history because dead troublemakers are much easier to celebrate than living ones. The uncomfortable truth is that every generation gets its own version of “Why are you making such a fuss?” Justice has never moved because everyone finally became reasonable.
Qasim this was a huge undertaking and you organized it. There are no failures, just successes with lessons for redirection. Think about all the lives your march touched, letting them know their voices matter. Energy like that can only spread. Thank you for the updates, photos and clips. We appreciate you!!
This 1000 Mile March & educational tour was so very impressive and absolutely necessary at this time in our collectively shared American history. You lifted up our fellow Americans so their voices could be acknowledged & their concerns addressed. Our democracy has seen numerous periods of extreme hate, cruelty, corruption, racism, human inequalities, etc… in its 250 years, but the rump regime’s unparalleled assault on our democracy has literally altered our future. We must vote for those who will respect our rights & diversity as human beings. Together we can keep moving forward to create a more civilized & inclusive society where we “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”!!
Mazel Tov! What an inspiring journey. I did not know of the Elaine Massacre, but it did not surprise me. A bit of context: hundreds of thousands of African-American soldiers served in WWI, many of them in combat. They served their country...but appalled racist white southerners, who rioted and murdered many of these veterans, most infamously at Tulsa, OK. President Wilson, a vile racist who fired most African-American in the government (seem familiar?) was still president. His administration presided over the first Red Scare, leading to the expulsion of many leftist thinkers, predominately Jewish (also familiar).
That was a lofty goal of 100,000 voters during the march. Made a contribution so hope the voter registration drive will continue. I am in California where I feel it is relatively simple to register though maybe that is not everyone’s experience.
Thank you for all the hard work you do and the bringing together of people.
My heart sings for every one who marched. Every participant made history and added to the future. You were seen, and there can be no knowing how many minds you inspired or how many hearts you encouraged. WELL DONE!!
Thank you for all you do to restore our trampled Democracy.
There’s something powerful about walking through places where people were beaten, jailed, murdered, and still refused to surrender their claim to democracy. We love turning the Civil Rights Movement into sepia-toned history because dead troublemakers are much easier to celebrate than living ones. The uncomfortable truth is that every generation gets its own version of “Why are you making such a fuss?” Justice has never moved because everyone finally became reasonable.
Thank you.
Qasim this was a huge undertaking and you organized it. There are no failures, just successes with lessons for redirection. Think about all the lives your march touched, letting them know their voices matter. Energy like that can only spread. Thank you for the updates, photos and clips. We appreciate you!!
This 1000 Mile March & educational tour was so very impressive and absolutely necessary at this time in our collectively shared American history. You lifted up our fellow Americans so their voices could be acknowledged & their concerns addressed. Our democracy has seen numerous periods of extreme hate, cruelty, corruption, racism, human inequalities, etc… in its 250 years, but the rump regime’s unparalleled assault on our democracy has literally altered our future. We must vote for those who will respect our rights & diversity as human beings. Together we can keep moving forward to create a more civilized & inclusive society where we “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”!!
Mazel Tov! What an inspiring journey. I did not know of the Elaine Massacre, but it did not surprise me. A bit of context: hundreds of thousands of African-American soldiers served in WWI, many of them in combat. They served their country...but appalled racist white southerners, who rioted and murdered many of these veterans, most infamously at Tulsa, OK. President Wilson, a vile racist who fired most African-American in the government (seem familiar?) was still president. His administration presided over the first Red Scare, leading to the expulsion of many leftist thinkers, predominately Jewish (also familiar).
Bless you all. Thank you for all the work you do.
Well done. Thank you!
"democracy is not self-executing and justice does not arrive on its own"
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That was a lofty goal of 100,000 voters during the march. Made a contribution so hope the voter registration drive will continue. I am in California where I feel it is relatively simple to register though maybe that is not everyone’s experience.
Thank you for all the hard work you do and the bringing together of people.
It absolutely will continue. Thank you for your generosity.
My heart sings for every one who marched. Every participant made history and added to the future. You were seen, and there can be no knowing how many minds you inspired or how many hearts you encouraged. WELL DONE!!
You are effing amazing!!!🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👋👏👏👏👏👏
Wonderful! Congratulations on doing this walk to enlighten folks about the horrors of racism.
Grateful for your support, Christine.
Goosebumps. Thank you for the incredible and detailed update.
Absolutely Amazing what you accomplished!!! Fighting the good fight!! ❤ Jaam pod, awesome collaboration for young people!!