Posts Tagged ‘Community Activism’

Caring Network

Monday, December 1st, 2014
The American Indian Community House led a march for Central New York's World's AIDS Day.

The American Indian Community House led a march for Central New York’s World’s AIDS Day.

Grassroots

Wednesday, March 26th, 2014
Local activist Mary Nelson (right) received a Social Justice Award for her community work during the Cold Case Justice Initiative Conference on Saturday night. CCJI co-director Janis McDonald is pictured as well (center).

Local activist Mary Nelson (right) received a Social Justice Award for her community work during the Cold Case Justice Initiative Conference on Saturday night. Nelson is CEO of the Mary Nelson Youth Center in Syracuse.

Work on Purpose

Friday, June 15th, 2012
“Lasting commitment is making the decision before the solution is found, knowing that the principle is right.”
John C. Maxwell

 Ed Mitchell, Jr., activist and co-founder of Team A.N.G.E.L., speaks with SIF after receiving a community award on Thursday at Art Rage Gallery

Legacy of Grace

Monday, October 25th, 2010
Giles and McGriff: Students of Grace

Giles and McGriff: Students of Grace

Keith Herring Muhammad and Brenda Muhammad, along with Focusing Our Resources for Community Enlightenment (F.O.R.C.E.) held a tribute for (Sensei) Vinson Grace on Saturday. The program included family tales, a short film, story-telling, and various martial arts demonstrations. SIF Advisory Board Member John Giles (left), a 2nd degree brown belt and Robert McGriff, a black belt, began martial arts training with Grace when they were children.