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Activists in support of and in opposition to the Affordable Care Act's contraception madate rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington during oral arguments for Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby.
El desiluminador absorbe luz y la devuelve a los objetos de los que proviene.
La luz es uno de los fenómenos más misteriosos entre los que convivimos. Los griegos pensaban que la luz salía de los ojos, más tarde que la emitían los objetos. Pero la luz no se deja absorber ni por los ojos ni los objetos, ni por una herramienta mágica.
Agarramos nuestros desiluminadores y nos adentramos en el museo, hay mucha luz y no se ve nada, demasiada luz deslumbra, hay salas en cambio completamente a oscuras, mis sombras se vuelven rosas ¿qué está pasando? Vamos a intentar entender juntas esa naturaleza paradójica de la luz: oscuridad-claridad, sombra-sol, física-simbólica.... todo sera acción y luces, colores y emisiones.
Durante el mes de febrero Espacio Mutante invitó a los artistas Víctor Colmenero Mir e Irene Cantero a realizar un taller de creación para jóvenes de 13 a 18 años. Durante dos sábados nos sumergimos en su universo creativo. Creamos nuestro propio laboratorio escénico para trabajar juntas, transformar el museo y experimentar con la luz de manera colectiva.
Víctor por Irene
Le interesa lo crudo y rotundo y se comunica así con el exterior. Crea desde ese hacer honesto y desnudo que muestra lo que no siempre es fácil de mirar o asimilar. Articula su discurso y su modo de construir a través de la acción en vivo, el contexto que habita y una mirada crítica.
Unos días tiene muy claro que no le importa trabajar de camarero mientras pueda seguir desarrollando su obra propia. Otros días se pregunta, cuando habla conmigo, si estarán así eternamente. Le gusta disfrazarse de otros seres, lo importante es siempre el mensaje, y no cómo se vea desde fuera, a veces ridículo, casi siempre divertido, a veces obsceno, siempre radical.
Irene por Víctor
Vive entre el campo y la ciudad. Su práctica atraviesa procesos. No busca una formalización preconfigurada. Visita la edición, el cuerpo propio, el de un pájaro, la luz o un paseo con su perra Tristana. No hay una división clara entre lo interno y el entorno en su obra. Pone el mismo cuidado y atención en sus proyectos que en la alimentación, la escalada, la costura, la anatomía o en hacer un regalo. Encuentra la belleza en los pequeños detalles y en esa belleza la satisfacción personal.
A deluminator absorbs light and returns it to the objects it came from.
Light is one of the most mysterious phenomena we know. The ancient Greeks first believed that light came from the eyes, and then later that it came from objects. But light is not absorbed either by the eyes or by objects, and not even by a magical instrument.
We grab hold of our deluminators and enter into the museum. There is a lot of light and you don’t see anything. Too much light is blinding. On the other hand, there are completely dark halls. My shadows are pink. What is going on? Together we are going to try to understand these paradoxical qualities of light: darkness-brightness, shadow-sun, physical-symbolic.... it is all about action and lights, colours and emissions.
During the month of February, Espacio Mutante invited the artists Víctor Colmenero Mir and Irene Cantero to carry out a creative workshop for young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years. Over the course of two Saturdays we submerged ourselves in their creative universe. We created our own stage laboratory where we worked together, transforming the museum and collectively experimenting with light.
Víctor by Irene
He is interested in the raw and the categorical and that’s how he communicates with the outside world. He creates from this naked and honest way of working that proves that it is not always easy to look or to assimilate. His discourse and his way of constructing are based on live action, the context he lives in and a critical gaze.
Some days he is adamant that it doesn’t bother him to work as a waiter as long as he can continue doing his own work. Other days, when talking with me, he wonders if he will be doing this forever. He likes to dress up as other beings, but the important thing is always the message and not how he is seen from outside, sometimes ridiculous, almost always fun, sometimes obscene, always radical.
Irene by Víctor
She lives between the countryside and the city. Her practice cuts across different processes. She is not in search of any kind of preconfigured formalisation. She explores publishing, her own body, the body of a bird, light and walking with her dog Tristana. In her work there is no clear-cut division between the inner and the outer. She puts the same care and attention into her projects as she does into her food, climbing, sewing, anatomy or in making a gift. She finds beauty in little details and in this beauty she finds personal satisfaction.
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Superhero students are taking on the world without their cars
Greener travel to lectures
By Michael Brown
SUPER students are taking "heroic actions" to try and reduce how much they use their cars.
After a week of cryptic clues, including campus-based bat signals, the No Car Superstar campaign launched yesterday, with the aim of getting more people on to public transport.
The Northumbria Students Union-run scheme, follows a band of eco-superheroes who challenge students to take on a series of "mini-missions".
All students start as an "Average Jo" and progress five levels to become "No Car Superstars", after which they will be entered into a prize draw to win a state of the art bike from the Cycle Centre in Byker.
Northumbria Students' Union's President, Jo Rhodes, said: "No Car Superstar is an innovative challenge to encourage students in Newcastle to rethink the way they travel and is a refreshing take on traditional greener travel campaigns.
"We are really proud of the campaign and are pleased to be able to tackle such important issues in partnership with Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University Students' Union."
The launch saw students given the chance to try out a smoothie making bike, have a superhero makeover or receive a free massage from cosmetics firm Lush.
They were also told about the scheme's monthly competition where students are invited to post their car-free experiences on a website with the best walking away with prizes such as a meal for two or shopping vouchers.
No Car Superstar has been funded by the Tyneside Travel Partnership, Northumbria and Newcastle Universities, with a donation from Go North East and support from Newcastle City Council.
Stephen King, bus operator Go North East's marketing & sales manager, said: "It's great to be involved in such a pioneering campaign which makes people think about how they get about.
"No Car Superstar is a great campaign and fits well with our own innovative approach to giving students greater choices and reasons such as discounted fares, to leave their cars behind."
The campaign comes at a time when for cyclists are gearing up to celebrate the publication of a new detailed action plan, Delivering Cycling Improvements in Newcastle, which will map out how the city pans to improve life for those on two wheels.
Building on the previously agreed Cycling Strategy for Newcastle its key aim is to create a vibrant cycle culture with one in every five trips under five miles, rather than the current one in 50 journeys, being taken on a bike by 2021.
Cycle campaigner Bill Dodds said: "Cycling groups, councillors and council officers have worked together to produce a realistic plan to help get more people on their bikes.
"The action plan will act as a reference document for all planning and transport developments and is an important part of our proposals to create seven strategic cycle routes in Newcastle. If good quality, safe, direct and convenient bike routes are built, I'm sure that people will use them."
Newcastle Cycling Campaign chair Katja Leyendecker, said the new report, to be published tomorrow was "a significant step."
"The cycling community has been campaigning for this sort of Dutch-level cycling commitment for years and we all agree what needs to be done next.
"A network of high quality cycleways is what gets people to consider cycling as a real, viable and safe alternative.
"Bike trips to work, shopping, meeting friends and riding to school will become a convenient and pleasant way of getting from A to B.
"We are chuffed, and very much looking forward to playing our part in this transformation.
"In some ways the journey has just begun. We now must ensure the Cycle City vision is translated into reality. It's going to be tough, but with focus, continued political will, firm leadership and learning from our continental neighbours, it is possible."
For more information about the student campaign visit www.NoCarSuperstar.co.uk or to find out about the Newcastle Cycling Campaign, visit newcycling.org
GREEN PLAN Student Sarah Warren rides her bike SAVING THE WORLD Sarah Warren, Alex Lenaghan, Olivia Stephenson, Carmel Lawless, Amy Terry and Victoria Dixon promote the campaign
During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, The Africa Convention of Women in Security Organs provided an opportunity to network, connect women and men in security organs and share experience and lessons related to fighting and ending violence against women and girls across the globe. Discussions allowed the audience to interact with the different and knowledgeable panelists and ask questions. A walk to end gender-based violence was also held, which had all the members of the convention walk the streets of Kigali to show their support.
Photo: UN Women/Tumaini Ochieng
Dear Wendy
YOUR CALL TO ACTION
Please believe when I say that this is not an easy email to write. I write it with a heavy heart. So much has happened. It's difficult to know where to start. Let me begin with recent plans for the city centre before I make a few general points and suggestions.
I feel very sad for cyclists that nothing can be done to the crossing at John Dobson/Durant Place. In fact I don't believe this to be true. The council got the priorities wrong. Again.
The council cycling officer says: "The left filter at Durant Place has been looked at but needs to be retained to keep the traffic following [sic.] at peak times."
Sorry to say but we have caught you out again. This is car-centric thinking. This t-junction poses a real risk to cyclists due to its unusual traffic light phasing. In fact t-junctions and roundabouts generally are a danger spot to cyclists and should be looked at and re-assessed. Cyclists' safety has been compromised once more.
Dare I say people don't cycle southbound on John Dobson Street because of it? I could go further and say that the city centre is hostile to cyclists and some real tough choices need to be made by our council to make it accessible and safe for cycling folks.
But with Northumberland Street out of the picture... and Percy Street under a thick blanket of review, what are the options crossing the city centre North to South?
If our council truly want more people to cycle, especially attracting new people to cycling (because how else will numbers notably increase?), tough and firm decisions must be made by you and your colleagues. But a clear direction in deed (not just written word) does currently not exist for the city centre (or elsewhere).
Council's car-centric planning and thinking must be placed in the superseded folder, once and for all. It's blighting the urban space. And it's space that must be re-thought and re-allocated.
Granted, there are some plans for the city centre. Let me sum them up like this: piecemeal and business-as-usual. It's a lot of mucking about and fiddling on the edges. And that's not enough. Retrofitting only works combined with real leadership. There is some urgency for fair and firm decision-making. A petition signed by over 800 residents has been handed over to the council demanding safer cycling conditions in the city centre. What more needs to happen? An accident? We hope not.
Here's the start of a solution:
Phase 1 - now
Open up Northumberland Street to cycling out-of-hours, when pedestrian density is lower (incidentally same should be done on the metro too). This can be done now and at very little cost. Pedestrians can then get a feel for sharing with cyclists. This out-of-hours approach would be the first step towards better understanding and cooperation. UK pedestrians are just not used to cyclists. When, really, cyclists are citizens too and not different to the general populace: considerate and caring. Think about it. A cyclist does not gain anything from bumping into a pedestrian. It is about trust. It is also most ridiculous that delivery vehicles are seen on Northumberland Street within shopping hours. How is that safe for people?
* Development of the 1PLAN implementation, such as a phased traffic restriction plan.
Phase 2 - short term
Let's not stop there. In order to open Northumberland Street around the clock, I understand pedestrian density must be reduced, hence further pedestrianisation of the city centre such as John Dobson Street and connecting roads to Northumberland Street is called for – I believe this to be the Civic Boulevard idea the council have been talking about. So why not use the 22 September? It is World Car-free Day and John Dobson Street could be cordoned off from motorised traffic, maybe with street entertainment provided, reclaiming a safe space, thereby introducing the idea of increasing shared pedestrianisation and restricting car use.
* Carry out quick actions from 1PLAN and interim steps towards 1PLAN conclusion.
Phase 3 - medium term
The successful transformation of the city centre depends on the council's determination and steadfastness with the spatial and economic vision. Its success also depends on the council believing in it and communicating it to the wider public.
* Total calming of the urban core in line with implementation plan, concluding 1PLAN.
Unclear future of the city centre
We know these car-restrictive schemes can work. This is not new. It has been done elsewhere. The economic case has been proven: quality of space upholds revenue. And don’t forget, cyclists are consumers too. Newcastle wants to become a vibrant inclusive safe modern European city. Prolific and unfettered car use does not spring to mind as part of that picture, whereas walking and cycling does. Incidentally extensive pedestrianisation is the future vision, which is 1PLAN's economic and spatial strategy. As you know. I do remember Northumberland Street before pedestrianisation took place. It was a dismal place. When will you start communicating that people-centred vision and prepare the public for what's to come? Other than the erection of anti-terrorist bollards on Northumberland Street I have not heard much from you recently.
We want to see those plans and want to be part of them too: gradually giving the centre back to people to live, work, shop and 'just be'. I want my city to breathe fresh air again. Free car parking after 5 and 6 for Alive after Five? Totally laughable. How is inviting cars into the centre sitting snugly with the economic and spatial vision? It's terrifically counter-productive in my opinion. Sending the wrong message entirely. And where is the provision of green alternatives? To me, the council appear a mere puppet at the mercy of the traders and 1NE Ltd. Talking to the Executive Director of Environment and Regeneration in December sadly confirmed that to me.
Don't be afraid of your own long-term vision.
Believe in it and act on it.
Enthuse citizens with it.
Stick to it. It's a great plan.
Be brave and give space to cyclists. And get pedestrians accustomed to cyclists too.
In closing
This email is partly due to you not responding to a number of meeting requests over the last months. I wish we could have discussed this face to face. It appeared writing was the only option, once again.
You must forgive me. Cyclists are getting angry because we have been sidelined for too long. Decades of promises made and not kept. I have composed this email out of sheer disappointment of lack of real progress: progress in cycle-orientated thinking, cycling hearts and minds. It will take time, I know, but you are at the helm and we are fast running out of time. All I can do is make a plea for your decisive action. You can make a real difference. Please do not let this great opportunity pass us by.
It is you who has the power to give firm direction.
So, what's keeping you?
And how can we help?
Please make 2011 a year of cycling action.
Happy new year.
Katja
Zumba, Pilates, Baile Entretenido, Gimnasia Adulto Mayor, Body Combat, Aerobox, Defensa Personal, Hidrogimnasia, Futbol Femenino, Gimnasia Entretenida, Yoga y Natación son las disciplinas que se impartirán de forma gratuita en Viña del Mar.
Luego de un gran éxito de asistencia durante el verano, el programa de actividad física de adulto “Activados”, revela sus horarios definitivos 2014. Este año, disciplinas como Zumba, Pilates, Baile Entretenido, Gimnasia Adulto Mayor, Body Combat, Aerobox, Defensa Personal, Hidrogimnasia, Futbol Femenino, Gimnasia Entretenida, Yoga y Natación serán implementadas de forma gratuita en todos los complejos deportivos municipales de Viña del Mar.
Es así como, los sectores de Nueva Aurora, Recreo, Forestal, Viña Oriente, Gómez Carreño, Glorias Navales, Achupallas, Reñaca Alto, Miraflores, Reñaca Bajo y Plan de Viña, acogerán alguna de los 56 talleres que este año forman parte del programa deportivo más multitudinario y exitoso de la Casa del Deporte de la Ilustre Municipalidad de Viña del Mar.
Para la inscripción de nuestros talleres 2014, sólo hay que asistir al lugar, el día y la hora fijada para la clase, y llenar una matrícula gratuita con datos personales y firma acreditando que se tiene la salud compatible para participar de la disciplina. Te esperamos!
RACB
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Activists in support of and in opposition to the Affordable Care Act's contraception madate rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington during oral arguments for Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby.
FERIA 16 DE JULIO
Desde un alfiler hasta un auto de lujo
En El Alto, un gran mercado toma varias avenidas de la ciudad todos los jueves y domingos. Un universo de productos —entre usados, robados, rotos y nuevos— espera a los compradores.
Texto: Inés Ruiz del Árbol • Fotos: Nicolás Quinteros / David Guzmán
Puedo encontrar armas de fuego en la feria?” Ante la pregunta, todas las miradas se vuelven esquivas. Nadie quiere descubrir uno de los grandes secretos del comercio clandestino del mercado. Sin embargo, entre el rumor de los que no quieren convertirse en delatores, se oye un susurro. “Si usted las busca, las encuentra. Sólo tiene que fijarse”.
En las calles estrechas o en las grandes avenidas de El Alto, con un radiante sol o bajo una lluvia torrencial, la feria 16 de Julio nunca pierde su carácter único. Caminando entre sus puestos, se puede encontrar desde una aguja hasta la pieza de un avión de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, pasando por helados de cerveza, sándwich de chorizo o muñecas que sobreviven desde la década de los 80. De ello se enorgullecen los vendedores que, sin querer, han generado una enorme familia de comerciantes.
Son 338 las hectáreas que abarcan casi todo el territorio de El Alto y que convierten a esta feria, la de la avenida 16 de Julio, en la más grande de Bolivia. El fervor mercantil comienza con las primeras luces del día, cuando los comerciantes recogen fardos de mercancía en enormes sacos y los acomodan en sus puestos, mientras se preparan para afrontar una jornada de incesante actividad.
Miles de personas se agolpan por las calles, buscando objetos inimaginables o con la simple curiosidad de encontrar algo que estimule sus sentidos. Quizá una blusa de colores, una lámpara para leer o un sofisticado bolso de cuero. Es el caso de Miriam Fernández, una joven hispano-francesa que vive en La Paz y que ha encontrado en estos bolsos una buena fuente de ingresos. “No sé cómo se me ocurrió, pero me di cuenta de que los bolsos que hay en el mercado de El Alto iban a gustar mucho en mi país”. Y así comenzó a colgar estos productos en páginas de subasta de internet. “Un bolso que en el mercado de El Alto cuesta de 15 a 30 bolivianos, se puede llegar a vender por 150 euros en Francia”. Y es que los productos de estilo “retro” de la feria, en los que poca gente repara, se han convertido en una auténtica revolución en el antiguo continente.
Productos de todo tipo
El titánico mercado se divide en varias secciones, dependiendo de los productos que allí se vendan. Sin embargo, cuando se está inmerso en la enorme encrucijada, resulta difícil orientarse sin perder el rumbo, pues son miles los puestos que se superponen formando estructuras caóticas. El murmullo de los vendedores, las cumbias trasnochadas que salen de las tiendas o los rugidos de los minibuses cercanos, conforman el carácter del mercado, un lugar donde hasta lo imposible se puede encontrar.
Entre los puestos de ropa, frazadas o toallas, se descubren coloridos comedores populares, donde la gente se repone con un suculento charquecán o un pique macho de las fatigas que produce la captura de objetos bajo el intenso sol. El olor de hamburguesas y salchipapas asalta de imprevisto al comprador, en cualquier esquina. Normalmente, las caseras elaboran las ensaladas y las salsas en su casa a primeras horas de la mañana y fríen las salchichas y la carne que acompañan sus platillos según van llegando los clientes.
Teresa Aranda es una de las trabajadoras más madrugadoras de la feria. Con las primeras luces va a recoger los fardos que llegan desde Estados Unidos y los dispone a la entrada del mercado, en su lugar de siempre desde hace más de 15 años. Teresa ofrece peluches de todo color y tamaño, medias de primera y segunda mano y bolsos de cuero, de plástico o de tejidos desconocidos. “El día que más saco, puedo conseguir hasta 1.200 bolivianos, pero los días que vendo menos sólo consigo unos 400”.
Un poco más adelante, cerca de la venta de artilugios para la cocina, está el comercio de Esther Tórrez. Es uno de los preferidos por las niñas, pues allá, entre carros destartalados y helados de frutas, se encuentra una enorme colección de muñecas. “Las hay desde ocho pesos hasta 130, dependiendo de su calidad y su tamaño”. Fuera del comercio, amontonadas, hay cientos de Barbies desnudas, con el cabello alborotado y elásticas piernas. Sin embargo, dentro de la tienda se encuentran las muñecas más elaboradas, dentro de una caja de plástico, con batería, control remoto y las características más innovadoras del mercado. Estas muñecas, como otros objetos del mercado, provienen de Iquique, Chile, y son recogidas por los vendedores en Oruro. “Lo que hacemos nosotras en la fábrica es elaborar los accesorios y los trajes para estas muñecas”, añade Esther.
“Lo que más me gusta de la feria es que conoces a gente de todo tipo”, explica el señor Colque desde el asiento delantero de uno de los minibuses que vende en El Alto. Se le ve satisfecho, rodeado de una veintena de autos de todas las clases. “Éstos vienen de Japón”, dice señalando una larga fila de carros de varios colores. Sin embargo, sabe que el negocio no va del todo bien. “Si hay suerte puedo vender uno o dos al mes, pero normalmente no hay tanta suerte. La crisis afecta a todos”. Eso sí, su cara se ilumina cuando recuerda uno de sus golpes de buena suerte. “Aquella semana vendí tres autos, fue algo increíble dentro de la feria”.
La cosmovisión andina
La feria 16 de Julio es mucho más que comercio. Asomarse a ella es adentrarse en la cosmovisión andina, donde se vive la ritualidad de las actividades comerciales del mundo aymara. Por las calles, es común escuchar el “rebajame, aumentame”, formas centenarias de entrar en este espacio particular y que de ninguna manera se manejan en un supermercado u otros espacios. La feria 16 de Julio es una recreación de los “Colqa” o tambos de la época colonial, que eran una especie de almacenes de alimentos por donde circulaban gran cantidad de productos.
Sin embargo, el verdadero origen de este mercado se remonta a los años 60, cuando las calles que hoy se ven repletas tenían escasos puestos, que casi se podían contar con los dedos de las manos. El auge comenzó más tarde, durante la década de los 80, cuando una fuerte crisis económica asoló el país y hubo un despido general de mineros y empleados públicos. La gente tuvo que buscar sustentos donde se podía. Fue entonces cuando muchos vieron en el mercado una buena forma de salir adelante.
Jaime Argueta era uno de ellos. Trabajó durante 10 años con su mujer en una fábrica de joyería. Cuando ésta cerró comenzaron a vender CD en una de las calles céntricas del mercado. “Con lo que sacamos nos da para ir tirando”, explica Jaime, mientras de fondo suena un bolero. Desde aquellos años son muchos los que, como Jaime, se han adueñado de las calles que, a pesar de las crisis, marchas o bloqueos, nunca ha dejado de crecer. Este mosaico de objetos sin aparente orden forman parte, en realidad, de organizaciones sindicales y de confederaciones de gremialistas de todos los sectores, donde hasta el último de los vendedores de botas usadas es libre de expresar sus quejas y defender los derechos de su oficio.
Todos parecen tener un espacio natural en el rompecabezas que conforma el gran mercado de El Alto. Sin embargo, un denominador común aqueja a la mayoría de los vendedores: el vandalismo y los robos, que hacen que sus ganancias y ventas no sean tan exitosas. A pesar de estos inconvenientes, la feria de El Alto es una de las más importantes fuentes de ingresos de la ciudad, y son muchos los que recurren a ella para buscar objetos perdidos, hacer sus compras cotidianas o inspirarse para un regalo. Por ello, la Dirección de Turismo quiere hacer de esta feria uno de los principales atractivos de El Alto. Con este objetivo se van a habilitar vistosos carteles indicativos e informativos en diversos lugares del mercado, así como los puntos de seguridad policial, para evitar los robos a turistas.
Con estas nuevas ideas, la feria se puede convertir en un punto de encuentro comercial para turistas nacionales y extranjeros. Como fuere, el mercado va a seguir manteniendo su esencia de antaño, donde los códigos propios y los espacios imposibles se mantendrán con el paso de los años, siempre que exista algo que vender.
La Secretaría del Deporte activa a la ciudadanía en la feria organizada por la Asamblea Ecuador para celebrar el “Día Nacional del Fútbol Femenino”
Asistentes a la la mesa Activar el talento. Roberto Luna, José Manuel de Haro y Faus Olmos han discutido en el espacio CAMON sobre la importancia del talento en la nueva economía.
Rally & Vigil for Trayvon Martin sponsored by Rev Al Sharpton's National Action Network at One Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
Speakers included Judge Eric Mathis, Rev Sharpton, New York NAACP head Hazel Dukes & Congressional Representative from Harlem, Charles Rangel.
Amir Abdel Malik Ali, speaking at the Muslim Student Union's "Israel: Apartheid Resurrected" event, University of California, Irvine, 2007 May 17.
Activists in support of and in opposition to the Affordable Care Act's contraception madate rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington during oral arguments for Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby.
People who live and work in Dudley borough are set to benefit from the West Midlands Cycle Hire scheme.
Activa participaciÓN de jÓVenes de nivel secundaria en las elecciones para designar a su comitÉ Estudiantil.
Hundreds of young activists joined an inspiring Youth Climate Strike in Santa Rosa, to demand action on climate change.
This North Bay strike was organized by young climate activists Lucy London and Kelley Tillman, along with their peers at the Novato High Earth Club. They gave speeches, sang together, made posters, marched on City Hall and created a beautiful mosaic to honor mother earth.
Over a million students around the world skipped school this Friday to protest government inaction on climate change, with thousands of rallies in 125 countries, making it the largest youth climate action in history.
Their peaceful demonstration in Santa Rosa was very moving: these young people are sweet, smart, articulate, dedicated and they share an amazing creative energy and love for the earth. I want to be like them when I grow up!
Our Green Change team supported their youth action by providing a sound system, a large earth globe, and shooting videos and photos of their uprising. Thanks to our crew members Sarah Acker and Marilyn Price for their invaluable support of this important cause. :)
In coming weeks, I will create a special video story featuring Lucy, Kelley and their friends for Climate Heroes, our new series on the new leaders of the green revolution.
Even though this was a youth-led event, they welcomed the help of adult allies like us. It was a pleasure to join forces with these young leaders to fight for climate action together, across generations!
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Hundreds of young activists joined an inspiring Youth Climate Strike in Santa Rosa, to demand action on climate change.
This North Bay strike was organized by young climate activists Lucy London and Kelley Tillman, along with their peers at the Novato High Earth Club. They gave speeches, sang together, made posters, marched on City Hall and created a beautiful mosaic to honor mother earth.
Over a million students around the world skipped school this Friday to protest government inaction on climate change, with thousands of rallies in 125 countries, making it the largest youth climate action in history.
Their peaceful demonstration in Santa Rosa was very moving: these young people are sweet, smart, articulate, dedicated and they share an amazing creative energy and love for the earth. I want to be like them when I grow up!
Our Green Change team supported their youth action by providing a sound system, a large earth globe, and shooting videos and photos of their uprising. Thanks to our crew members Sarah Acker and Marilyn Price for their invaluable support of this important cause. :)
In coming weeks, I will create a special video story featuring Lucy, Kelley and their friends for Climate Heroes, our new series on the new leaders of the green revolution.
Even though this was a youth-led event, they welcomed the help of adult allies like us. It was a pleasure to join forces with these young leaders to fight for climate action together, across generations!
View more photos in our ‘Youth Climate Strike - North Bay’ album:
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