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Kids Who Found Something They Can Do
THEIR MISSION
Riders for Race Amity is a biking initiative dedicated to fostering racial healing and unity. Cyclists journey from Madison, WI to Montgomery, Alabama, visiting historical sites and engaging in Restorative Justice Circles along the way. By promoting dialogue, reflection, and action, the ride raises awareness of racial biases and connects participants with the principles of the Copper to Gold program. Through community engagement and meaningful conversations, Riders for Race Amity strives to build bridges across racial divides and inspire lasting change.
To learn more and help support these young people creating unity go the their website:
We all should create more amity in our lives. For an article about the concept of amity CLICK HERE.
CORE’s Rules for Direct Action
CORE’s (Congress of Racial Equality) Rules for Direct Action became a model for nonviolent resistance worldwide. Their emphasis on preparation, discipline, and moral clarity ensured that their actions were both effective and ethically grounded. These principles continue to influence modern social movements, from environmental activism to racial justice campaigns. By combining strategic planning with cultural tools, CORE and similar organizations demonstrated the power of nonviolence in achieving systemic change.
CORE’S Rules for Direct Action full article CLICK HERE
History and Influence of CORE article CLICK HERE
Potential Solutions to Key Social Justice Challenges
Social justice is a complex and multifaceted challenge, but solutions are possible through systemic reforms, grassroots activism, and cultural shifts. By addressing inequality, promoting equity, and fostering inclusivity, we can create a more just and equitable society for all. These solutions require collaboration across sectors, sustained advocacy, and a commitment to the principles of human rights and dignity.
For full article CLICK HERE
“We’re All in This Together” ?
Since Trump’s second election I have been hearing talk that “We’re all in this together”.
Ultimately, the true meaning of “all” lies not in its historical usage but in the ongoing efforts to make it **genuinely inclusive**—a call to action for continued progress in the pursuit of justice.
Let’s talk about this word “all”. What is your context? CLICK HERE for follow up.
Something You Can Do
Spokane, like many cities in the United State has seen its share of protests over the years. And year after year thousands show up at the Martin Luther King Rally and March. Who’s who of Black Spokane will show up. Black organizations and community centers show up. Church groups show up. Local press shows up. Politicians show up. They are ethnically and economically diverse. In 2011 there was a bomb found along the MLK March route. For the following year thousands more turned out for the march.
One of the current cliches is that we are all in it together. But how is this expressed in terms of social justice? In the constitution it says liberty and justice for all, but Blacks were counted as only 3/5ths of a person. The diversity of the nation has increased through immigration but we still all live in our silos and everyone was not and is not considered equal. One of most segregated organizations are our churches. But now when we are on the verge of a tyranny when everyone is losing their rights suddenly we are all in it together. But our protests are still segregated. The only diverse marches and rallies here in Spokane are the Martin Luther King rally and march in January of each year.
Thousands Turn Out in Spokane and The Nation
Our protests are not diverse. Think of these examples:
Civil Rights Movement (1960s -1970s)
Vietnam War Protests (1960s -1970s)
Environmental Movements (1970s – present)
Indigenous Rights
LGBTQ+ Rights
Black Lives Matter (2010s – present)
Protest Anti-Semitism
Protest Anti-Muslim
Open Housing
Homeless Rights
Economic and Labor Protests
Anti-Trump Protests
Women’s March
How do we all work together? When people leave the meetings and rallies they return to their homogeneous communities. Check out the following links for things that can be done in-between the significant emotional events of major protests.
- https://4comculture.com/choices-now-tyranny-or-revolution
- https://4comculture.com/opportunities-for-white-people-in-the-fight-for-racial-justice
- https://4comculture.com/what-we-can-do-198-methods-of-nonviolent-action
- https://4comculture.com/100-coffee-discussion-groups
- https://4comculture.com/14-principles
198 Methods of Nonviolent Action:
Pass this out at every march, rally and meeting you attend
Practitioners of nonviolent struggle have an entire arsenal of “nonviolent weapons” at their disposal. Listed below are 198 of them, classified into three broad categories: nonviolent protest and persuasion, noncooperation (social, economic, and political), and nonviolent intervention. A description and historical examples of each can be found in volume two of The Politics of Nonviolent Action, by Gene Sharp
If It Doesn’t Affect Me Why Should I Care?
I haven’t lost my Social Security check yet.
I’ve got health care.
DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) doesn’t affect me.
I’ve got a job.
I’m not an immigrant.
Addressing the question “if it doesn’t affect me directly, why should I care?”, it’s crucial to understand the broader impact of community organizations. Understanding and evaluating community organizations requires a multifaceted approach. By considering their effectiveness, transparency, coalition-building efforts, and legitimacy indicators, you can make informed decisions about which organizations to support and engage with. Remember that while an organization’s impact may not always be immediately apparent to you personally, their work often contributes to broader societal improvements that can benefit everyone in the long term.
For full article We Need Organizations CLICK HERE
Actions and Strategies
For full article CLICK HERE
IN TIMES OF TRUMP DISMANTLING AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Comprehensive Strategies to Regain Control and Protect Democratic Institutions from Systematic Dismantling
# Immediate Action Strategies
The success of these strategies depends on coordinated action across multiple sectors and sustained commitment to democratic principles. The research suggests that combining legal mechanisms, civil society action, and international support provides the most effective approach to protecting and restoring democratic institutions.
Celebrating Women in History
Obama Warned You
Obama Speech July 13, 2012 in Roanoke Virginia
President Barack Obama’s Speech July 13, 2012 in Roanoke Virginia