Dear Roger In September of 1921, 13,000 union workers marched to Logan County, West Virginia. More than 2,000 armed deputies met them at Blair Mountain. The battle that followed represented the biggest armed revolt in America since the Civil War, and it prompted the passage of labor laws currently in effect in the USA. To this day, Blair Mountain, West… (more…)
Oklahoma City University Distinguished Speakers Series Wangari Maathai (of Kenya), Recipient of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize SPEAKING: 7:30 p.m: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 NW 27th Street and Florida Avenue (Freede Wellness and Activity Center) “Environment, Democracy and Peace: A Critical Link” Wangari Muta Maathai, recipient of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, is recognized worldwide for her work for democracy,… (more…)
From 3dartspace.com CRIES OF MOTHER EARTH I sat there and heard her crying bitterly “Lord how much longer do I put up with them” Was it selfish, yearning or greed Did we really need Is there still time to stop what has been done If her wrath comes tumbling down Will there be any left to stand She cried bitterly… (more…)