United States Social Forum 2007
Another World is Possible: Starting with Ourselves
Posted July 19th, 2007 by sdiener
By Tendai Chinhakwe, who is an 11th grader at Long Reach High School in Columbia, Maryland, and was a volunteer in the Africa Tent at the US Social Forum.
The United States Social Forum (USSF) was an interesting experience. It was a large group of progressive thinking minds, exhibiting their passion for change and is the United States’ version of the World Social Forum. Held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Atlanta Civic Center, nearly 10,000 people came to the forum, staffing and visiting tables and tents that addressed various social issues. Workshops given at the Civic Center and around downtown Atlanta educated participants and gave them a chance to share their opinions on the issues at hand. Below the fold...
Transgender Activism, & Organizing Against Racial Profiling, at the USSF 2007
Posted July 19th, 2007 by sdiener
by Toyomi Yoshida
I am a member of United Voices, a youth program in Portland. We are primarily youth of color and queer youth. I am very thankful that AFSC has provided me with the opportunity to participate in the US Social Forum. I am especially excited about the workshops that deal with transgender/gay issues, and hip hop. I've attended and enjoyed the Homohop workshop, and this morning I went to one about racial profiling and hip hop. Also, being around like minded people who come from different places in the US and the World has been just overwhelming to me (in a good way) as a 22 yr old who has not traveled much yet. We have a couple of more days left so I'm trying to make sure that I get enough rest so I can get as much out of this wonderful experience as possible.
I am a member of United Voices, a youth program in Portland. We are primarily youth of color and queer youth. I am very thankful that AFSC has provided me with the opportunity to participate in the US Social Forum. I am especially excited about the workshops that deal with transgender/gay issues, and hip hop. I've attended and enjoyed the Homohop workshop, and this morning I went to one about racial profiling and hip hop. Also, being around like minded people who come from different places in the US and the World has been just overwhelming to me (in a good way) as a 22 yr old who has not traveled much yet. We have a couple of more days left so I'm trying to make sure that I get enough rest so I can get as much out of this wonderful experience as possible.
Art, Activism, Hip Hop, and the USSF
Posted July 19th, 2007 by sdiener
Hello,
My name is Mireaya Medina and I am a program assistant for United Voices in the Portland office. I work with youth to create art that challenges injustice. Also, we work to end military recruitment in our schools.
This is my first Social Forum and I have learned so much and have met many new allies and friends. I have attended workshops that include working with youth of color and the truth about hip hop & racial profiling. I marched in the opening ceremony, and volunteered at the AFSC table. I cannot wait to take what I have learned at the USSF to Portland!!!!
I thank you for your support.
My name is Mireaya Medina and I am a program assistant for United Voices in the Portland office. I work with youth to create art that challenges injustice. Also, we work to end military recruitment in our schools.
This is my first Social Forum and I have learned so much and have met many new allies and friends. I have attended workshops that include working with youth of color and the truth about hip hop & racial profiling. I marched in the opening ceremony, and volunteered at the AFSC table. I cannot wait to take what I have learned at the USSF to Portland!!!!
I thank you for your support.
