Assumption College Social Justice Committee

04/27/2012

Did you sign the Stand Against Racism banner? Did you get a great T-Shirt? Even if you didn't, stop by Hagan outside to take a picture to STAND AGAINST RACISM !

04/13/2012

Friday's wisdom!

04/11/2012

Come look for Fair Trade Chocolate Easter eggs in Charlies :) Last Fair Trade Event of the year, Happy Easter!!

04/08/2012

He is Risen!!!! The Resurrection is the most joyous of mysteries and it gives us immense hope and strength in our struggle for justice, peace, and love.

04/04/2012

Wishing all students a Happy and Restful Easter break...Rejoice in that awesome Easter mystery, that rising that gives us hope!

03/28/2012

http://www.americanswhotellthetruth.org/pgs/portraits/Jennifer_Harbury
If you couldn't make the presentation tonight, learn more here.

“The problem, of course, lies with the realities concealed from us. This has always been the case. While the American public has slowly grappled with ongoing injustices visible within our own borders, it has long failed to discover and correct our government's abuses abroad. In the end, however, thi...

03/25/2012

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/24/shaima-alawadi-dead_n_1377724.html

There are no words. Pray and work for justice; end racism, hatred, prejudice within your own heart and within your communities.

EL CAJON, Calif. -- A 32-year-old woman from Iraq who was found severely beaten next to a threatening note saying "go back to your country" died on Saturday. Hanif Mohebi, the director of the San Diego chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said he met with Shaima Alawadi's family mem...

03/25/2012

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/vincent-marrero/i-am-trayvon-martin_b_1376160.html?ref=politics&ir=Politics

Trayvon's story is a tragedy but the targeting of black males is nothing new. Read one young man's story of why he, too, is Trayvon Martin.

The first time I got stopped by the police I was 14. I didn't know what was going on. I remember I had been hanging out with friends and it was getting kind of dark. I was walking alone up Avenue D in New York City and all of a sudden I heard the sound of a police car.

03/23/2012

On February 26, our son Trayvon Martin was shot and killed as he walked to a family member's home from a convenience store where he had just bought...

03/19/2012

TONIGHT at 7:00 in the new Campus Ministry Center...come see the film "Blood in the Mobile" and hear two priests from the Congo speak about how we can support our sisters and brothers in Africa!

03/18/2012

Tomorrow night Think Congo event "Blood in the Mobile" 7pm in the Campus Ministry Center. Come watch a thought-provoking film about the Congo and hear two Assumptionist priests talk about the Congo and our sister school there. Raffle for free t-shirt if you attend!

03/16/2012

Thank you to those who came out to Operation Education last night - the event was such a meaningful one and you made it successful. Great conversations (and great snacks, too...)