Bulaong’s Experience of Facing Race 2014

Ever wonder what it might be like to have a personal army? People unified together fighting for your safety, humanity, justice, and peace. This is what the Facing Race 2014 National Conference was for me. The coming together of activists, artists, agitators, educators, and leaders for a weekend to ignite, engage, and commit to the fight for racial justice. It was a space of bravery and transparency, where we could critique the system, challenge each other, and brainstorm ways to have a positive impact in our communities.

November 22, 2013October 28, 2014

Remembering President John F. Kennedy and his civil rights efforts

Fifty years ago today, a nation changed forever. As we reflect back on the assassination of one of the most fascinating figures of the twentieth century, we must not forget the giant strides President John F. Kennedy made for civil rights during his short time in office. Among the most noteworthy accomplishments were his urgency in introducing a civil rights bill, his position against segregation in schools, and his appointment of an unprecedented number of African Americans to coveted positions in his administration.