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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21
UN Statement: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/Media.aspx?IsMediaPage=true&LangID=E
Learning from historical tragedies is key to strengthen the global fight against racism - The Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Mutuma Ruteere; the Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, Mireille Fanon Mendes-France; and the Chairperson of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, José Francisco Cali Tzay, said that breaking the silence on past human rights tragedies can only be achieved through political will and education. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Women Make Movies
Old South Movie – Racism, Power, Patriarchy
Film Segment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om_fHwXPJdU
With the recent controversy surrounding the SAE fraternity at the the
University of Oklahoma, Danielle Beverly's subtly powerful documentary comes to
us at a perfect time. OLD SOUTH, through a quietly unfolding story, provides
a window into the underlying dynamics of race relations deeply entrenched
in American society and contemporary culture.
In Athens, GA, a college fraternity traditionally known to fly the
confederate flag moves to a historically black neighborhood.
Through the perspective of local resident Hope, OLD SOUTH follows the neighborhood struggle over three
years, while both communities fight to preserve their historical legacies
against an ever evolving cultural backdrop in the South.
As the story develops, the opening of a community
garden becomes a location by which the two groups begin to find
common ground. Embraced by both the African American community and the
Kappa Alpha's, this garden becomes a grounds for understanding, as well as a
physical and emotional space for healing, offering a sense of possibility and hope
for the future.