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On a rather cool and sunny Sunday morning, well over 100 individuals arrived at Willowbrook High School in the Chicago suburb of Villa Park. They gathered in the parking lot to listen to citizens of the community, school staff, students, alumni and activists speak out against perceived injustice and make an appeal for a lasting committment to ending the status quo that in their view disproportionately harms African-Americans and their communities. Attendees were also encouraged to continue to educate themselves on institutional racism, to speak out against injustice in their respective family and friend circles, and to commit to voting in the upcoming elections, with an emphasis on making sure to vote in the local races that so often determine what types of policies are implemented close to home. Eight minutes and forty-six seconds of silence were observed, with many taking a knee, in remembrance of George Floyd. A short march and protest was then commenced around the local residential area before returning back to the high school. This event was one example of the increasing number of local rallies in recent weeks in the Chicagoland suburbs.
Villa Park, Illinois, USA
Zaad Al-khair, 17, is a Syrian refugee living in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan, home to approximately 80,000 Syrians—80 per cent of whom are women and girls. Working hard to complete her studies and access higher education, she was among the first girls to work as journalists for the camp’s magazine. Both her parents are enrolled in a cash-for-work programme at one of UN Women’s three ‘Oasis’ safe spaces in the camp, which also provide literacy classes, daycare, protection services and more to some 16,000 people a year.
Read More: www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2016/5/from-where-i-stand...
Photo: UN Women/Christopher Herwig
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In other words Jono Hey's weekly sketch from 19-5-2024
I am following Jono Hey for several years now. His weekly drawings are often surprising, on point, and even instructive.
And this week, finally, with a bicycle again. ;-)
He also recently released an interesting book full of drawings: Big Ideas Little Pictures.
You can find more info here. sketchplanations.com/big-ideas-little-pictures?utm_id=big...
Drawing posted with permission from Jono Hey.
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Alright, I have never (and hopefully will never again) do these Flickr rants but all the marriage equality stuff that’s been flying around today has me really determined to finally get up and say something.
For starters: IT’S 2013 PEOPLE. The fact that we’re still arguing about the marriage rights of two people in a relationship, ANY two people, is absolutely ridiculous. I don’t understand how this kind of issue can go to court and not be called out point-blank for discrimination—as far as I’m concerned, there is absolutely nothing that differentiates the desire for two men or two women (or two people anywhere in between) to get married from the contract between any other couple on this planet. It’s just so frustrating that this country and most of the people in it seem to understand that racism against non-Caucasians is wrong, that ageism is wrong, that discrimination against the handicapped is wrong, but they don’t realize the effect of this type of negligence. And I’m not even speaking as a gay man, but as a human. A human who cares about the love between other humans.
To the government and everyone else in the country that stands in my way: Marriage is a legal contract and I’d like it explained as to how a man’s right to marry a man interferes with another man’s right to marry a woman.
For now, you can tell me I can’t get married. For now, you can tell me my love isn’t equal to yours, that I’m not privy to the same basic human rights as my heterosexual counterparts. BUT these problems, this fight, this journey to equality, is going to be here and is going to continue until you all wake up and ban this ban on love. In other words, you can try to push things aside, you can try and tell me to be quiet for now, but I’m not going anywhere.
What an amazing victory the 2008 US election has been, I never thought I would see this in my lifetime. To have witnessed this historic event is an amazing experience. I hope and believe that President Obama will get the job done. I know most McCain supporters don't feel this way, I still have to convince some of my relatives and a few friends…But if America and the whole world endure Bush for 8 years, President Obama deserves to be given a chance. We all have to do our part for the change we have been waiting for.
Happy Monday and have a great week!~
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Everyone should have equal access to information
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Downtown Erie blazed rainbows on Saturday, August 29, as over 300 members of the LGBT community and their allies celebrated at the Pride Fest and Parade organized by NW PA Pride Alliance.
The day began with the Pride Parade, which stepped off from the Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie PA. Parade units included Erie Gay News, NW PA Pride Alliance, Erie Sisters & Brothers Transgender Support Group, reigning Miss Erie 2015 Valerie Valentino, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) NWPA Chapter, LBT Women, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE), Community United Church, Ladyfest Erie, Northwestern High School GSA, Keystone Progress, and Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie.
The parade rolled north on State Street, ending at Griswold Park. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first "Family Portrait" in October of 1995 on the steps of the Erie County Courthouse, a group photo was taken.
The keynote speaker of the event was Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine, the first openly-transgender state level cabinet member confirmed in the U.S. Dr. Levine was introduced by Pennsylvania State Senator Sean Wiley of the 49th Senatorial District. Both the Senator and Physician General spent the afternoon at the Pride Fest following their speeches, enjoying the Erie community and speaking to community members.
The event was hosted by drag queen Lovin' Heart and DJ Tony G, along with assistance from their stage manager Jessica Pierce. Entertainment was provided by a variety of performance artists: Drag queens Misty Michaels Kall (Miss Erie 2011 and host of the Zone Diva shows), Sasha Alexxander, Taylor Morgan (Miss Erie 2005), Angelica Arkett, and Valerie Valentino (current Miss Erie); local vocalist and songwriter Bob Bearfield played an acoustic guitar set, and the show concluded with electronic dance musician Billy Winn.
Following Winn's performance, a pair of young women became engaged with a surprise, on-stage proposal.
In addition to the entertainment, attendees had a variety of vendors and information tables to browse. The event was attended by representatives of many local health agencies, non profits, LGBTA groups and multiple vendors. Adagio Health, ACLU NW PA, Asexuality Visibility & Community Group (AVCG), Billy Winn, Community United Church, Equality PA, Erie Animal Network, Erie County Department of Health, Erie County Human Relations Commission, Erie Sisters & Brothers Transgender Support Group, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality (GEAE), Jamestown Pride Society, Karma Tattoo Studio, Keystone Progress, Ladyfest Erie, LBT Women, Lillis, McKibben, Bongiovanni & Co, Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, National Organization for Women: NWPA Chapter (NWPANOW), NW PA Pride Alliance, Pennsylvania Equality Project, Pennsylvania Youth Congress, Persad Center, Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, PNC Bank, Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, Sam's Club, Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, Widget Financial, Ava Anderson Non-Toxic, Dragonfly Lake Scents, Ellie Ghost, Illustrated Time Photography, Jamberry, Jewelry in Candles, Ms. Zewe, Paparazzi Accessories, Rainbow Creations, Tastefully Simple, and The Cookielady.
Community Health Net and Erie County Department of Health, in partnership with NW PA Pride Alliance, were able to preform free oral and rapid tests for HIV.
Special thanks go out to board members and volunteers: Season Crannell, Chris Dye, Daniel Thomas, Diana Ames, Finu Lukose, Alex Sphon, Melanie Shubitowski, Kelly Kidd, Michael Mooney, Doug Anderson, Deb Spilko, Jodi Shay, Rex Apps, Kim, Andrea, Tammie, Tony Gressley, Johauna, and Adam. Apologies to anyone we may have missed... we were blessed with so many helpful people!
For more about NW PA Pride Alliance, browse to www.nwpwpride.org
"Equality" quilt by Hollis Chatelain. Painted, free motion machine quilted with 350 quotes about women, Houston International Quilt show. Nov. 2019.
I shot this a little before 4th of July. I know I am late posting on Flickr but better late than never! My girlfriend and I decided to play around with Long exposure like I did last year. This photo marked the one year anniversary for my "famous" bike photo.
Gender equality (also known as gender equity, gender egalitarianism, or sexual equality) is the goal of the equality of the genders or the sexes, stemming from a belief in the injustice of myriad forms of gender inequality.
Cayman Islands National Museum
George Town, Grand Cayman.
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The Cayman Islands are a British overseas territory. The Islands have never levied income tax, capital gains tax, or any wealth tax, making them a popular tax haven. Caymanians have the highest standard of living in the Caribbean.
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