Twiggy Billue of the Syracuse’s SW Community Farm talked about growing local food during yesterday’s Syracuse Food Justice Symposium. She is scheduled to speak later today about Engaging Youth thru Community Farms and Gardens.
Posts Tagged ‘Activism’
Planting Seeds
Saturday, October 3rd, 2015Week in Review
Sunday, August 9th, 2015
Activism never sleeps
Peaceful Journey
Tuesday, December 9th, 2014
Colton Jones kicks off the peaceful protest on the steps of Hendricks Chapel (Syracuse University).
We found out about last night’s march for social justice via social media (Thanks Syracuse Media Group’s Dave Tobin). The multi-generational, multi-cultural group of peaceful (but vocal) protesters began their journey at Hendricks Chapel, marched through campus (with a brief pause at Bird Library), then despite the wind chill near 20 degrees, hopped on the Connective Corridor before hitting Harrison Street, and eventually occupying a portion of Downtown Syracuse.
In appreciation for the march and the movement, with end with an album that was recorded on this day during the height of the Civil Right Movement (see below).
Dying-In, Bird Library
Activist read the names of victims who died in police custody
The march swelled as it reached the Connective Corridor (University Avenue).
Pastor Dexter, a leader from the local SCLC, became a vocal leader as the march exited the University-area.
Jones rallied the marchers as they head toward Almond Street (under Route I81)
The State Street sit-in (near the courthouse and justice center) brought downtown traffic to a standstill.
Quiet Time
Monday, December 8th, 2014
Activists staged a die-in at Bird Library earlier this evening.
Imagine…
Saturday, July 19th, 2014
Affirmative
What if Mayor Miner reached out to President Obama and expressed interest in housing unaccompanied immigrant children awaiting deportation in our city. What do you think people would say? How would they react?
Here is a visual interpretation of the debate that occurred on the corner of Court Street and Grant Avenue on Friday afternoon.
We anticipate a lively discussion of this issue when George Kilpatrick hosts the drive time slot on 570 WSYR next week.
Negative
Affirmative
Negative
Affirmative
Street gaze (part 27): Splash of Color
Saturday, July 19th, 2014
Activist, Grant Avenue and Court Street
Throwback Thursday
Thursday, June 12th, 2014
Gloria and George Kilpatrick talk with Karen DeCrow (right) at the Skaneates Festival a few years ago.
Former NOW president, activist, and attorney Karen DeCrow passed away last week.
Our Problem can become Our Opportunity
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Khalil Kain, actor and activist, spoke at the Landmark Theater downtown to say we need to teach empathy to stop gun violence. Khan is a stage actor and is best known for his role in the Hip Hop film noir classic Juice.
Kain, who was the keynote speaker on a stage full of city leaders, talked about how his life was affected by gun violence and the work he’s doing in New York City.
Doing the right thing
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Actor, producer, director, choreographer and activist Rosie Perez speaks at the SWCC
Bravo to Rosie Perez who continues to use her platform as a celebrity to bring HIV/AIDS awareness across the country. She spoke last night during a program at the Southwest Community Center for Fighting AIDS/HIV thru Case Management, Education and Support (F.A.C.E.S.).