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Category: Organizing for Change
- Barry Sutton: Celebrating a Unique Activist (parts 1&2)
(VB #131.07&08) :
Memorial held by Rethinking Psychiatry in April 2024 for a dedicated social justice and environmental activist. Journalist Daniel Forbes read his opus honoring Barry; family and friends shared memories. (5/13/24) Streaming - Labor and Veterans Fight Against Privatization (parts 1&2)
(VB #127.13/128.01) :
In Portland in March 2023, veterans and union workers discuss the benefits of VA systems and the harms caused by privatizing health care and the post office. (6/26/23)
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PC Peri interviews inspiring activists from BLM Arbor Lodge about how their activism began and why they continue attending the group's rallies which take place at different locations in Portland. (3/6/23)
In March, 2023, Judy Gumbo appeared in Portland to read excerpts from her book "Yippie Girl." Her message: we must keep organizing to ensure a better world. (5/29/23)
Excerpts from a September 2022 memorial for the former Flying Focus associate and producer, activist, musician and friend of animals who died in July, 2022, including clips of Yvonne's videos. (12/12/22) Streaming
Three participants in a September protest outside Portland's City Hall talk about racism, capitalism and organizing tactics to support Black and Indigenous lives. (10/24/22)
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Rev. Sekou, noted activist, theologian and musician, describes the nature of peace and justice in this "time of monsters." (4/29/19)
Rev. Osagyefo Sekou on organizing with Antifa, union members and LGBTQ folks standing up against white supremacists in Ferguson and Charlottesville. (6/24/19)
The award-winning journalist/author on the importance of grassroots activism and independent media. (Feb. 2017) (7/10/17)
Kevin Kumashiro of the Center for Anti- Oppressive Education focused his 2016 Educating for Social Justice keynote speech on broadening social change to larger issues. (4/3/17)
Streaming A panel of concerned citizens spoke about how corporate money influences legislation in Oregon using an energy bill as an example. (5/15/17)
Charles Eisenstein discusses how our culture is changing from a story of separation to a story of inter-being -- a voice of hope in these troubled times. (3/6/17)
Community organizer and author Paul Engler describes different styles of non-violent organizing and how they can be used for maximum impact. 8/15/16
Ashley Lucas, Director of Prison Creative Arts Project at U of Michigan exhibits prisoners' art. She describes how imprisonment affects families and art programs change and save lives. 3/2/15
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Curtis Acosta, educator and organizer, speaks about his successful ethnic studies program and the forces arrayed against it. 7/7/14
The editor of Rethinking Schools Magazine discusses the real agendas behind "Common Core," a program meant to replace "No Child Left Behind" -- which is just as bad for teachers (and students). 12/9/13
At the Rural Organizing Project's annual meeting, guests and leaders speak about the political machinations of the "right," the Tea Party, and what the left needs to do to effect social change. 6/11
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Stan Karp, editor of Rethinking Schools Magazine, rebuts attacks on teachers' unions and public schools epitomized in the "Waiting for Superman" documentary. 2/11
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LAS LOMAS PROJECT (PERU):
Yvonne Simmons returned to Peru, joined women marching for justice, and interviewed families still recovering in the earthquake zone. 7/10
Flying Focus producer/human rights activist Yvonne Simmons visited several areas affected by the August, 2007 earthquake, documenting children celebrating Earth Day, making crafts, and learning communication skills. (Peru 2008A) 10/08
(Part 1) Children perform street theatre for their mayor asking for clean, safe water; (Part 2) Women's International League for Peace and Freedom office in Lima; child workers rummaging through garbage; volunteers alleviate the suffering of the dogs. 5/07
Human Rights Day & Chocolatada for the Working Children of Peru (Peru 2006) (VB #57.09&8) :
Part I: A women's project improves life in a poor, violent area; tour of a barebones health clinic; assisting stray dogs.
Part II: Children celebrate and perform on Human Rights Day and Christmas, 2005. 5/06
Working for Human and Animal Rights in Peru (Peru 2005) (VB #57.05&11) :
Flying Focus member Yvonne Simmons works with Peruvians who live on a garbage dump to open a community center and aid their dogs in August, 2004 and March, 2005. 10/05 & 11/05
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Resolutions for worldwide peace and justice, and leaders speak about peace, globalization, the environment, U.S. military bases, and call for women to unite in order to create change. 2/08
WILPF's Portland branch marches through downtown Portland and gathers at Portland State University for statements from powerful, dedicated women who have been speaking out against war for many years. 6/05
Guru of non-violent resolution uses humor, song, and compassion to explain ways to reduce conflict. 10/04
OPI workshop of the benefits and costs of anger, emotional triggers, strategies for dealing with volatile situations and ways to transform anger. 7/04
Womantree workshop on verbal and non-verbal communication styles in different cultures and ways to minimize conflicts that may arise. 5/04
Discussion of the benefits and how-to's of group decision-making by consensus. 9/03
Frances Kaplan, therapist, mediator and educator, conducts workshop about common factors that lead to intra-group conflict along with suggestions for dealing with them in a constructive way. 5/03
Amanda Byron, mediator, educator and community organizer, leads workshop about factors that contribute to a climate of hatred to explain the process used to turn "others" into our enemies.
A Nonviolent Response to Genocide under Foreign Affairs/Africa
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