Students4Garvey” campaign. Exonerate Pan-African Leader Marcus A. Garvey. December 3, 2016

In the U.S. our history may not be taught in schools, but we must ensure our written and oral history are passed on to our future leaders.

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Dr. Julius Garvey, the son of the legendary Pan-African leader Marcus A. Garvey, was in Washington last evening for a “Students4Garvey” campaign event.  The campaign is centered around educating young African-Americans about the life and work of Marcus Garvey, and to encourage their letter writing to President Barack Obama to exonerate the record of Garvey.

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Heights by great men reached and kept were not obtained by sudden flight but, while their companions slept, they were toiling upward in the night.                                            Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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OCHA Haïti . Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report. November 30, 2016.

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30 November 2016 OCHA Haiti Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 26 Dear partners, Kindly click here to view OCHA: Hurricane Matthew Situation Report No. 26 as of 30 November 2016. Situation Report Main Points Messages on the impact of looting and the scope of international humanitarian assistance were broadcast on 26 November through local radios in affected regions. Amidst tension on the reopening of schools and eviction of displaced population in Jeremie, the humanitarian actors will provide direct emergency assistance to displaced populations hosted in public schools to enable their safe return to their place of origin. Some 121 schools are being rehabilitated in Grand’Anse, Nippes, South, and North-West departments. These efforts will benefit approximately 40,000 children of the 150,000 who have been out of school since the hurricane. From 4 October to 22 November, WHO/PAHO registered 7,959 suspected cholera cases. OCHA

Domestic Violence. A marker as simple as how someone treats their pets.

Although domestic abuse has seen a decline in recent years, there are still millions — millions — of Americans who endure it each year. Not only is it a terrible way way to live — domestic violence victims never deserve to be abused, period — it’s behavior that should never be tolerated.

To show our support for those in abusive relationships, we wanted to share some helpful articles that we hope will provide some hope:

• Signs You May Be in an Abusive Relationship
• It’s Time to Acknowledge Male Victims of Domestic Violence
• What to Say When You Suspect Someone is Being Abused
• How to Identify and Report Elder Abuse
• The Spouse’s Guide to Identifying and Stopping Opioid Abuse in Your Partner
• How to Recognize Trauma in Children
• A Healthy Partnership: How to Support Your Bipolar Spouse
• Creating a Safety Plan

If you are a victim of domestic violence, please know that you deserve better, and there are many ways to get the help you need. If you’re not comfortable contacting your local law enforcement agency, consider reaching out to an anonymous hotline:
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741741