HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: “Are Human Rights Universal?”
is the topic of a Human Rights Day program by Dr. Bill Felice, professor of political science at Eckerd Colleges who teaches courses in international political economy, international organization, international law, and human rights.
The program will begin at 7:00 PM on Human Rights Day, Thursday, December 10 at the Eckerd College Miller Auditorium, 4200 54th Avenue South in St. Petersburg. Dr. Felice will discuss whether or not the concept of human rights is primarily a western concept, how human rights are reconciled with religious practice, who defines human rights, and developing countries’ ability to afford human rights without assistance. A panel discussion will feature Luz Estella Nagle, professor at Stetson Law School with a background in fighting drug lords in Colombia and stopping human trafficking; a representative from the Tampa chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations; and Dr. Fred Morris, Director of the Faith Partners of Americas in Panama, who was tortured by the Brazilian government, which recently acknowledged torturing Dr. Morris and gave him a formal apology and compensation. Dr. David Randle, Co-Facilitator of Global Healing Initiative, will moderate.
The program is sponsored by the United Nations Association of Tampa Bay, Global Healing, and the Eckerd College Center for Spiritual Life and Campus Ministries
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Violent Crime Celebrated in Uhuru Video
The intent is to incite further violence bringing more death and destruction to a beleaguered African American community. This disturbing statement makes heroes of criminals who attacked our St. Petersburg police officers during the October and November '96 riots.
Part 2 in a series.
The speaker is Omali Yesheltela, a local politician who has been taken under the wing of Florida Governors Charlie Crist and Jeb Bush and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker. A pardon of his felony conviction was arranged so that he could run for Mayor and help Baker defeat the strongest candidate, a populist Democrat.
Several hundred thousand dollars of your tax money went to his organization, an attempt was made to start a charter school, city staff have provided extensive support and half a million dollars was just put into their building yet this group has not been required to renounce violence.
Omali brags of the armed assault against police officers during the ’96 riots. His version of reality has the police attacking the Uhurus with intent to “get rid of us”and then “they got their asses whupped”. With obvious glee he describes how criminals “brought down a police helicopter with gunfire,gunshots...”, “shot one cop”, and forced the officers to withdraw “under heavy fire”.
How could one be happy to see murder attempted? These armchair revolutionaries have taken on the role of guerrilla fighters by inciting misguided teenagers to do the actual violence. Their goal is to destroy the peace of this neighborhood and make residents question our loyalty to a state that can not protect us and an economic system that can not provide for us. Many of the criminals are simply sociopaths or drug addicts too desperate to think about the harm they do. Their actions show they don't care about the people they grew up amongst or the neighborhood where their families live. Put these groups together, provide them with a fat budget, paid staff and a large support network of well intentioned white folks and you have a recipe for destruction of a community.
Do you wonder why the media haven't told you any of this?
The video is titled "Riots, Rebellions, and Revolution--The Battle of St. Pete."
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Do you want to see more tax money go the this group?
Contact City Council
Mailing Address:
175 5th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727- 893-7117
E-mail Council: Council@stpete.org
http://tinyurl.com/4vnuuxz
Part 2 in a series.
The speaker is Omali Yesheltela, a local politician who has been taken under the wing of Florida Governors Charlie Crist and Jeb Bush and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker. A pardon of his felony conviction was arranged so that he could run for Mayor and help Baker defeat the strongest candidate, a populist Democrat.
Several hundred thousand dollars of your tax money went to his organization, an attempt was made to start a charter school, city staff have provided extensive support and half a million dollars was just put into their building yet this group has not been required to renounce violence.
Omali brags of the armed assault against police officers during the ’96 riots. His version of reality has the police attacking the Uhurus with intent to “get rid of us”and then “they got their asses whupped”. With obvious glee he describes how criminals “brought down a police helicopter with gunfire,gunshots...”, “shot one cop”, and forced the officers to withdraw “under heavy fire”.
How could one be happy to see murder attempted? These armchair revolutionaries have taken on the role of guerrilla fighters by inciting misguided teenagers to do the actual violence. Their goal is to destroy the peace of this neighborhood and make residents question our loyalty to a state that can not protect us and an economic system that can not provide for us. Many of the criminals are simply sociopaths or drug addicts too desperate to think about the harm they do. Their actions show they don't care about the people they grew up amongst or the neighborhood where their families live. Put these groups together, provide them with a fat budget, paid staff and a large support network of well intentioned white folks and you have a recipe for destruction of a community.
Do you wonder why the media haven't told you any of this?
The video is titled "Riots, Rebellions, and Revolution--The Battle of St. Pete."
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Do you want to see more tax money go the this group?
Contact City Council
Mailing Address:
175 5th St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727- 893-7117
E-mail Council: Council@stpete.org
http://tinyurl.com/4vnuuxz
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Victory Gardens-Free Class on Saturdays
In the early to mid part of the 20th Century, the US Government encouraged citizens to plant Victory Gardens to reduce the pressure on the public food supply brought on by the war effort. These home gardens also helped to improve morale on the home front. Eleanor Roosevelt cultivated the last major Victory Garden at the White House in 1943. First lady Michelle Obama rekindled interest in Victory Gardens this spring when she and her family planted the seeds for the White House's largest 1,100-square-foot organic vegetable garden. Inspiring a host of suburban gardeners to do the same in economic hard times.
Beyond the Pennsylvania Avenue, Victory Gardens seem to be catching on across the US and in the Bay Area.
"Gardening is catching on in these rough times not just because of its economic implications but it is good for individual well-being," said Matt Fahy, a Masters student in licensed mental health counseling. "Exercise, improved nutrition and stress reduction are all added benefits to gardening not to mention the sense of accomplishment. These benefits help in these uncertain times," said Fahy, whose studies emphasize horticultural activities as simple solution to improve a person's quality of life.
Fahy will help seasoned and aspiring organic gardeners learn to plan and plant their own Victory Gardens as part of an four-part series beginning November 28, lectures are from 1-3pm at Twigs & Leaves Nursery, 1013 9th (Dr. Martin Luther King) Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701.
Attendees can learn the history of victory gardens and how they are relevant in today's economy, environment and the social benefits.
"These gardens saved resources, provided food, reduced environmental stress from the agricultural industry, bound communities together and helped our troops achieve victory abroad. Today, the troubles we face have changed, but this tool can help us to overcome them." said Fahy.
The Victory Garden series continues every Saturday from Dec 5-19 from 1pm-3pm with a free seminars from Sustainability to Wellness and more.
For more information call Matt Fahy, 727.488.2597 or email mattfahy74@yahoo.com
Beyond the Pennsylvania Avenue, Victory Gardens seem to be catching on across the US and in the Bay Area.
"Gardening is catching on in these rough times not just because of its economic implications but it is good for individual well-being," said Matt Fahy, a Masters student in licensed mental health counseling. "Exercise, improved nutrition and stress reduction are all added benefits to gardening not to mention the sense of accomplishment. These benefits help in these uncertain times," said Fahy, whose studies emphasize horticultural activities as simple solution to improve a person's quality of life.
Fahy will help seasoned and aspiring organic gardeners learn to plan and plant their own Victory Gardens as part of an four-part series beginning November 28, lectures are from 1-3pm at Twigs & Leaves Nursery, 1013 9th (Dr. Martin Luther King) Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701.
Attendees can learn the history of victory gardens and how they are relevant in today's economy, environment and the social benefits.
"These gardens saved resources, provided food, reduced environmental stress from the agricultural industry, bound communities together and helped our troops achieve victory abroad. Today, the troubles we face have changed, but this tool can help us to overcome them." said Fahy.
The Victory Garden series continues every Saturday from Dec 5-19 from 1pm-3pm with a free seminars from Sustainability to Wellness and more.
For more information call Matt Fahy, 727.488.2597 or email mattfahy74@yahoo.com
New Southside
Monday, November 16, 2009
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