Category Archives: resistance
The Manifesto Turns 33
On the eve of my 33rd year of life I have nothing profound to say other than I think that this is going to be a good year. Or, to embrace the wisdom of my cousin Sunita, all is good … Continue reading
Filed under activism, brooklyn, friends, human rights, india, nepal, resistance
The manifesto goes audio
I went to India at the end of April and somewhere between Mumbai and rural Jharkand I fell pretty ill. Luckily, I was in Delhi with my good friends when I figured out what it was that I was sick … Continue reading
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Thank you for dinner, Mr. Terry
Reclaiming True Grits by Bryant Terry Feb. 29, 2008–Mention “soul food” and you will hear scores of health and medical professionals claim that it is the downfall of the health and well-being of African Americans. It is true that African … Continue reading
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broadway had to stop to address puerto rico’s aids crisis…
BIG UPS GINA AND EDDIE!!! Acting Up on Broadway By: PAUL SCHINDLER 11/15/2007 With roughly 75 activists and a larger lunchtime crowd looking on, a dozen demonstrators protesting what they say is the federal government’s “neglect” in stepping in … Continue reading
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Pakistan: Musharaf is losing his marbles…
I got this email today from my friend, Rahal Saeed, at Aahung. I have worked with Asma Jahangir but have yet to meet the fabulous woman. Here is an inside account of what’s happening with detentions of human rights activists… … Continue reading
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Kohlapur Awakening
I was blessed to spend several days last week with my friend, my hero, my colleague and fellow comrade, Meena Seshu in her home in Kohlapur, surrounded by glorious family by blood or by love. The drive from Pune to … Continue reading
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Jamel Shabazz and Banksy
This evening I was at an opening of Jamel Shabazz‘s photography at Power House Arena in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Shabazz portrays a New York of a different era… and this photo here doesn’t do it justice. He captures a rough-around-the-edges New … Continue reading
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Thinking of Myanmar
At the moment, I have taken some time to hole away at a generous friend’s home in Jamestown, Rhode Island. She has given me a room that feels right on the water. I am listening to the waves splash over … Continue reading
Filed under human rights, Myanmar, resistance
