Dear Friends,
After they had beaten Luis Ramirez to death, the white teenagers who attacked him sent an ominous message to Luis' friends:
“Tell your f**king Mexican friends to get the f**k out of Shenandoah or you’ll be f**king laying next to him."[1]
Just over a week ago, two of Ramirez’s killers were acquitted of all serious charges by an all white jury[2], with the jury foreman making it clear that justice for Ramirez had no chance in the town of Shenandoah, PA:
“I believe strongly that some of the people on the jury were racist. I believe strongly that some of the people on the jury had their minds made up maybe before the first day of trial…And I believe the four boys that were involved the most are racist. I absolutely do…”[3]
Thanks to the hard work of MALDEF and others, the Department of Justice is now looking into Ramirez’ death.[4] But that’s only part of what’s needed. Where are the leaders in the State of Pennsylvania? Why has the governor had nothing to say? His silence is shameful.
Until elected leaders speak up, we can expect more stories like Luis’—not just in Shenandoah, but across the country. Pennsylvania Governor Rendell owes it to the people of his state and to Latinos everywhere to speak out and condemn what’s happened. I've joined Presente.org in demanding that he does. Please click the link below to add your voice and ask your friends and family to do the same. It takes only a moment.
http://presente.org/ref/19296/campaigns/ramirez
If Luis Ramirez’s death were an isolated event it would be outrageous enough. Sadly, it’s part of a growing trend of racially motivated violence against Latinos, particularly in rural communities. According to the FBI, hate crimes against Latinos rose 35% between 2003 and 2006.[5] And as author David Niewert writes, the target of hate crimes goes beyond their immediate victims: “The purpose is to terrorize the target community, to drive them out, eliminate them."[6]
That kind of intimidation only works only if the people who are targeted remain silent, and if officials in positions of power remain unaccountable. That’s why we need to speak out and let folks across the country know we won’t tolerate hate and violence towards our communities. It starts with demanding that the Governor of Pennsylvania make clear that anti-immigrant hate has no place in Pennsylvania. It’s time for him to show leadership now.
Join me in calling for Governor Rendell to speak out:
http://presente.org/ref/19296/campaigns/ramirez
Thanks
References
1. http://tinyurl.com/64u2sk
2. http://tinyurl.com/p8gusl
3. http://tinyurl.com/da6mcg
4. http://tinyurl.com/c24jvb
5. http://tinyurl.com/r6ldef
6. http://crooksandliars.com/node/27858/
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Reflection about the cicle of consumerism
Educators, activists and everybody else interested in alternatives to a better life style is talking about this short documentary: The Story of Stuff, with Annie Leonard. Watch it!
Procure por Versão em português no link Another language?
Procure por Versão em português no link Another language?
Monday, May 11, 2009
Um bilhão de árvores para salvar a Mata Atlântica
Thursday, July 24, 2008
KEEP OUR PARKS PEACEFUL
Hi everybody,
As you probably know, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has made the national parks number one on their target list and they won't stop until they have pressured the administration to allow LOADED GUNS in national parks.
Their legislative angle didn't work, but did that stop them? Not a chance. Now the Department of Interior is opening up the current regulations for comments- and the only thing that could stop the NRA is you.
Contact them TODAY and tell them to keep the current regulations in place. Take action! Visit the National Parks Conservation association
http://ga1.org/npca/home.html
Peace!
As you probably know, the National Rifle Association (NRA) has made the national parks number one on their target list and they won't stop until they have pressured the administration to allow LOADED GUNS in national parks.
Their legislative angle didn't work, but did that stop them? Not a chance. Now the Department of Interior is opening up the current regulations for comments- and the only thing that could stop the NRA is you.
Contact them TODAY and tell them to keep the current regulations in place. Take action! Visit the National Parks Conservation association
http://ga1.org/npca/home.html
Peace!
Mamografia Digital Gratuita - Ajude esta Campanha
Queridos Amigos e Amigas,
O seu clique solidário não custará nada.
Digam aos seus amigos ainda hoje!
O Instituto Neo Mama de Prevenção e Combate ao Câncer de Mama em conjunto com a Equipe do Site do Câncer de Mama gerenciam uma campanha que necessita de cliques para alcançar quotas que lhes permitam oferecer mamografias gratuitas a mulheres brasileiras necessitadas.
Demora menos de 5 segundos, mas fará uma grande diferença acessar o site e clicar no botão cor de rosa que diz:
"Campanha da Mamografia Digital Gratuita".
Acesse diariamente o Website:
http://www.cancerdemama.com.br
Não demora e não custa nada, ajudem a detectar precocemente o câncer de mama. Ele tem cura!
No site também é possível saber mais sobre como a campanha funciona e conhecer o número de acessos diários
Até mais,
O seu clique solidário não custará nada.
Digam aos seus amigos ainda hoje!
O Instituto Neo Mama de Prevenção e Combate ao Câncer de Mama em conjunto com a Equipe do Site do Câncer de Mama gerenciam uma campanha que necessita de cliques para alcançar quotas que lhes permitam oferecer mamografias gratuitas a mulheres brasileiras necessitadas.
Demora menos de 5 segundos, mas fará uma grande diferença acessar o site e clicar no botão cor de rosa que diz:
"Campanha da Mamografia Digital Gratuita".
Acesse diariamente o Website:
http://www.cancerdemama.com.br
Não demora e não custa nada, ajudem a detectar precocemente o câncer de mama. Ele tem cura!
No site também é possível saber mais sobre como a campanha funciona e conhecer o número de acessos diários
Até mais,
Conheça a nova campanha da Unicef no Brasil!
Todo esforço é importante na luta contra a mortalidade infantil. Por favor, visite o site
http://www.sobreviverunicef.org.br/
participe e divulgue essa campanha.
Obrigada
http://www.sobreviverunicef.org.br/
participe e divulgue essa campanha.
Obrigada
Stand up against racism!
Dear Friends,
Right now, Fox News is trying to paint Barack Obama as foreign, un-American, suspicious, and scary. They're trying to send Americans the message that our country's first viable Black candidate for President is not "one of us."
I've joined on to ColorOfChange.org's campaign to push back on Fox, publicly demanding they stop their race-baiting and fear mongering. If that doesn't work, then we'll go to their advertisers and the FCC. I wanted to invite you to sign on as well. It takes only a moment:
http://www.colorofchange.org/foxobama/?id=1822-621341
Here's what happened recently:
After Senator Obama won the nomination, he and his wife gave each other a "pound" in front of the cameras. Fox anchor E.D. Hill called the act of celebration a "terrorist fist jab." Then last week, a Fox News on-screen graphic referred to Michelle Obama as "Obama's baby mama"--slang used to describe the unmarried mother of a man's child. It was a clear attempt to associate the Obamas with negative cultural stereotypes about Black people, an insult not only to Michelle Obama but to women and Black people everywhere.
After each of the incidents mentioned, Fox issued some form of weak apology. But what does it mean when you slap someone in the face, apologize the next day, then slap them again on the third? It means the apology is meaningless.
These aren't one-time incidents--they're part of a pattern that continues no matter how often Fox is forced to apologize. Fox has a clear record of attacking and undermining Black institutions, Black leaders, and Black people in general.
If we don't push back now, we will see more of the same from now until November. Please join me in helping to bring an end to Fox's behavior.
http://www.colorofchange.org/foxobama/?id=1822-621341
Peace!
Right now, Fox News is trying to paint Barack Obama as foreign, un-American, suspicious, and scary. They're trying to send Americans the message that our country's first viable Black candidate for President is not "one of us."
I've joined on to ColorOfChange.org's campaign to push back on Fox, publicly demanding they stop their race-baiting and fear mongering. If that doesn't work, then we'll go to their advertisers and the FCC. I wanted to invite you to sign on as well. It takes only a moment:
http://www.colorofchange.org/foxobama/?id=1822-621341
Here's what happened recently:
After Senator Obama won the nomination, he and his wife gave each other a "pound" in front of the cameras. Fox anchor E.D. Hill called the act of celebration a "terrorist fist jab." Then last week, a Fox News on-screen graphic referred to Michelle Obama as "Obama's baby mama"--slang used to describe the unmarried mother of a man's child. It was a clear attempt to associate the Obamas with negative cultural stereotypes about Black people, an insult not only to Michelle Obama but to women and Black people everywhere.
After each of the incidents mentioned, Fox issued some form of weak apology. But what does it mean when you slap someone in the face, apologize the next day, then slap them again on the third? It means the apology is meaningless.
These aren't one-time incidents--they're part of a pattern that continues no matter how often Fox is forced to apologize. Fox has a clear record of attacking and undermining Black institutions, Black leaders, and Black people in general.
If we don't push back now, we will see more of the same from now until November. Please join me in helping to bring an end to Fox's behavior.
http://www.colorofchange.org/foxobama/?id=1822-621341
Peace!
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