At Central United Methodist honoring Dr. King and his legacy, and commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Rosa Parks.
Rally to take place after.
Cheers to freedom and equality.
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"The purpose of freedom is to free someone else."
Toni Morrison
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Peace and love.
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi finally, personally accepts the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to her 21 years ago in 1991. [video]
[i cried while viewing.]
what a triumph for humanity. what a historic, defining moment for all. a true inspiration for those working for peace, justice, human rights, and freedom. what an indescribable experience. cannot even describe what i’m feeling.
Here’s the link to the text of the speech, too.
"Ultimately our aim should be to create a world free from the displaced, the homeless and the hopeless, a world of which each and every corner is a true sanctuary where the inhabitants will have the freedom and the capacity to live in peace. Every thought, every word, and every action that adds to the positive and the wholesome is a contribution to peace. Each and every one of us is capable of making such a contribution. Let us join hands to try to create a peaceful world where we can sleep in security and wake in happiness."
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech in Oslo, 21-years after being awarded this in 1991
today’s insight from the Dalai Lama.
but today, i wear green in support of my brothers and sisters in Iran who have taken to the streets for freedom.
"What if Americas top artists had told young people of Iran that they were with them as they take to the streets tomorrow seeking freedom?"
Trevor Neilson
i’m in love…
[for those of you who know me, this should not come as a surprise.]
…with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, or Mother, or The Lady.
what an incredibly brilliant woman.
and in the most recent issue of TIME, she looks simply ravishing.
<3
“Behind the Cover Photo: Evading Police, Capturing a Spirit”
“This is an image for freedom, an image for humanity. This is someone who’s changing the world and has made a huge sacrifice to do it. And she has something; she has a spirit; she has a quality that can inspire people to be better, to make a difference. It’s something that’s more than a person of power. I’m photographing something that is changing the world for the better.” [Platon, portrait photographer]
photos from Aung San Suu Kyi’s first address/speech to the people in over seven years.
(“Like” US Campaign for Burma on Facebook for more—and future—photos.)
Burma's Suu Kyi tells followers not to give up hope
[Video]
“I hope that what I do for this country is not based simply on moral authority. I’d like to think that I’m part of a movement, part of an effective movement.
I hope not because I don’t see any necessity for a crackdown. As you see, the people do make a lot of noise, but there was no violence of ny kind, and the noise was in general, nice and friendly noises.
I’m not going to be able to do it alone. You’ve got to do it with me. One person alone can’t do anything as important as bringing genuine democracy to a country.”
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[Article]
“Please do not give up hope. There is no reason to lose heart,” she added. “Even if you are not political, politics will come to you.”
Aung San Suu Kyi aims for peaceful revolution
in addition to reading the brief article, please watch the 01:37 minute video of her interview, too.
she is incredible.
