May 3rd, 2007
Save Darfur
My wife and I attended a Save Darfur rally at Chicago’s Federal Plaza.It was a well done program with speakers of many faiths. We had a Rabbi, a Priest and Ministers of Christian and Muslim religions speak. We were given nice blue baseball caps, saying “Save Darfur” as a thank you gift. This type of rally took place in 36 nations. In the US, there were 450 events in 280 cities.
The goal is to end Genocide, since 2003, 400,000 Sudanese have died and another 2.5 million have been displaced by a government-sponsored genocide in Darfur, Sudan. It is my understanding people are being killed because they are too black in color. The flag in Federal Plaza was at half mask, to recognize the murders at Virginia Tech. As Father Flager pointed out, the flag should be on the ground for the deaths in Darfur.
George Bush, leader of the free world, what you going to do?
May 3rd, 2007 at 8:05 pm
Hey im a sophmore in high School and i live in Rhode Island, basicaly i have no way to drive to a rally or money to send to victems, in my situation how can i help to stop the genocide? (and not just joining a facebook group or stuff like that)
~Dan
May 3rd, 2007 at 8:51 pm
It’s saddening how our military cherry picks conflicts based on how much oil the country has under their bedrock (and no-bid contract potential).
I just saw this video, it’s made in the spirit of MLK,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFNOXFnhiI8
“To stand in silence when they should be protesting makes … all cowards out of men” - Abraham Lincoln
May 4th, 2007 at 6:49 am
the situation in Darfur infuriates me and I can’t for the life me understand why supranational organizations are not doing more!
May 4th, 2007 at 8:53 am
Jo, very well put,our gas prices are at record highs and no end in sight, the US is more messed upped than at any time in recent history.
May 4th, 2007 at 8:55 am
Tisha, I am with you on this, there is an movement to stop investment in Sudan and there are major US institutions that are still investing.
May 4th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Hi Dan,it is nice to hear from someone so young.Many states are considering pulling their investments out of Sudan. Look at the link, George Bush What you going to do? take some of the data and compose a letter to your political leaders to voice your concern. Let me know how you make out.
May 4th, 2007 at 10:48 am
I just remembered, there’s 2 darfur bloggers who have more to say on the activism part to help bring more people to the cause,
http://hellonearth.wordpress.com/
http://www.unitedfordarfur.com/
May 4th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Jo, thanks, this will help with awarness
May 5th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Jim, unfortunately, it doesnt seem like G. W. is going to do anything. And just when it seems that things are beginning to cool down in Darfur, things heat up again.
There are many folks out there who I believe want to help, but don’t know how. And this is scary to me.
Someone that might be able to direct us in the right direction is Drima, who is the author of The Sudanese Thinker blog.
Drima is at http://www.sudanesethinker.com/
Also Aaron, who I was led to by Drima
Aaron is at http://aaronstewart.blogspot.com/
JD, great post!
May 7th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Benin, thanks for the links, my wife had me attend with her and I am glad she did. It is important to spread the word.
May 8th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
To the student in RI: There is a site called save darfur that will get you in contact with events in your area.
You can also start your own group in RI. If you’re near Brown (Providence), I’m sure that there are on campus organizations with whom you can align yourself.
There are so many colleges and universities in the state. (I’m grew up in Seekonk) I’m sure you’ll find something. Also check with the Urban League. Hope that helps!
May 8th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Pfunk, thanks for helping out. You gave some options that should help Dan and others.
May 8th, 2007 at 4:21 pm
Hey, you can also check out miafarrow.org
She’s got a ton of information that is helpful and informative.
Let’s all do our part!