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A tribute to Anna Deavere Smith
From time to time I have occasion to once again dwell in the incredible land of Anna Deavere Smith – a playright, actress and activist whose work ranks among my very favorite! Today was one of those occasions, and since … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Social Issues, Uncategorized
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Three January AJN “events”
The January issue of the American Journal of Nursing contains three items that I am thrilled to share with everyone! First and second, the book titled Philosophies and Practices of Emancipatory Nursing: Social Justice as Praxis edited by Paula N. Kagan, … Continue reading
Quilts, and women, with a history!
Recently I discovered that my cousin Margaret and I have matching quilts made by our mother’s sisters, Bettie and Hilda. These quilts were made in the 1930’s and the discovery that there are two of them prompted me to post … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Feminism, Reflections, Social Issues
Tagged 1930 vintage fabric, Heirloom Quilts, Margaret Sanger, women's history
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Remembering Adrienne Rich
During the days and weeks following the death of someone who is important, I find myself wishing I had given more attention to who they were before this happened, and devoting time now to remembering. For me this is a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Education, Feminism, Making change, Politics, Reflections, Social Issues
Tagged Adrienne Rich, Democracy Now
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To the lawmakers
I have recently discovered an amazing performance poet, Lauren Zuniga. Her video, which I have embedded here, is powerful and amazing, and expresses in just a few minutes what many have attempted to convey for a number of years. Take … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Feminism, Making change, Politics, Social Issues, Technology
Tagged alternative media, Lauren Zuniga, social issues, social media
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Never too late to Rock and Roll!
Within the span of about 2 weeks, I became familiar with a punk rock song from the English rock band “The Clash” titled “Should I Stay or Should I Go.” My second exposure to the song was at the Youth … Continue reading
“Remember them and know that our children become what they see” – Mario Chiodo
Yesterday was the unveiling of the first three sections of the “Remember Them” monument in Oakland. It was a spectacular occasion! Even though Karen and I had watched the actual installation (see my post on August 30), the monuments had … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Making change, Oakland
Tagged Mario Chiodo, Maya Angelou, Oakland, Remember Them, Ruby Bridges
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“Remember Them” Monument – Installation
August 29, 2011 – early in the morning we looked out our apartment window overlooking Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, and saw three parts of the new “Remember Them” sculptures on huge trucks ready to be shifted around the corner and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Making change, Oakland, Politics, Reflections, Social Issues
Tagged humanitarians, Mario Chiodo, Oakland, peace, Remember Them Monument, women making change
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“Remember Them” Sculpture, right in our own “side yard”
Yes indeed – here in our uptown Oakland apartment, we do actually have a side yard – the mostly-empty block between our building and the amazing art-deco Fox Oakland Theater. The back part of the empty lot next door, at … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Oakland
Tagged Fox Square, Mario Chiodo, Maya Angelou, Oakland, Remember Them, Ruby Bridges
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Peggy L Chinn 