March 2012
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A Nigger is a Nigger (Trayvon Martin and Shaima Al...
“Even Though I walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
I fear no Evil, for you are with me so
Tell my loved ones, please don’t cry
Cause if doves can fly, so can I”
Heaven’s in New York—-Wyclef Jean
In Rememberance of Trayvon Martin and Shaima Al Awadhi, I dedicate the lyrics above to you.
I set out on this journey to reveal the Unites States’ everlasting...
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Trayvon Martin, Shaima Alawadi and Human...
(The grainy things are the little spots on my hand from spending too much time in the sun lately).
The past week was definitely a challenge. We’ve been lucky to find volunteer drivers, food, water, and shelter throughout this walk, but I have to say that Tuesday March 20, 2012 wasn’t easy. We walked about 21 miles in 89° F weather on rocks. After about the 16th mile every step felt...
Remembrance of The Gravel Road--- Patricio...
The gravel road, oh the gravel road! In the stinging sun, my skin burned red like a stop sign, but I kept trucking through. The rocks we stepped on were mountains on the soles of my feet. Twenty one miles to Oxford, Mississippi and it ripped much out of me physically and mentally.
Next to the highway, I travel next to three friends but can not help to feel alone. Where is our movement at?...
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Day #6: Racism is Racism - Alex Ortiz
Yesterday, as I rested my feet and browsed the internet I came across news of an event that happened during an NCAA Basketball game that took place at Southern Mississippi State University. As Angel Rodriguez, from Kansas State University, shot free throws a chant spread across the crowd, “Where’s your green card, Where’s your green card,” band members shouted. I...
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Day 5: Racial Profiling, HB 488, and Laura: Ingrid...
This was the fifth day of the Walk Against Fear. The past few days have been a learning experience. We walked by three youth who told us to go back to our country, we’ve walked by several Confederate flags, and today seven police cars drove by us. Four of those cars stopped us.
The first policeman stopped us because he heard a complaint from someone due to the fact that there was a...
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Highway 51 and Wheeler Street- Patricio Gonzalez
Day five began at around 11:30 a.m. with a warm, beautiful day. We had been walking about six miles, and as the sun beamed, we walked up a hill, feeling confident and free. Suddenly, the climate changed, a heavy air forced itself upon the Walk Against Fear, but, still, we dove down the valley alongside the burning road. To the right, was a gas station, the only one along our route, today. We...
Day #3: Inspiration in the Words of a 12 Year Old ...
Day 3 of the #WalkAgainstFear has officially ended. It has been truly a remarkable day in which all the Walkers and I have learned so much. We are thankful for Laura, a 12 year old, who decided to join the walk. Her brother Omar Garcia, and Saul Triana have joined the walk as well. The walk was a bit longer today; however, lots of motivation has come by Laura joining the walk.
Laura states the...
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WatchThe Texas Hunger Strikers are still here and we are learning so much from them. Yesterday James Meredith joined us for the rally and for a bit of the walk. The emotions I have personally been going through are overwhelming, but I think everything will be worth it.
I remember seeing the Lyceum, where James Meredith was almost shot at the University of Mississippi in 1962 and putting my finger...
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HATRED IS SHOWN! - Alex Ortiz
My name is Alex Ortiz, originally from Honduras. Today we finished Day two of the #WalkAgainstFear and we walked from Southaven, MS to Horn Lake, MS. My feet began to feel some tension; however, I had so much spiritual energy flowing throughout my body. As we walked, I noticed that we have gained so much support from people. Two young ladies joined the walk and talked about the reasons they...
Patricio Gonzalez: interviewed by WB30 regarding... →
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Testimonials/Testimonios: Alex Ortiz
Day 1/Dia 1: Walk Against Fear 2012/ Caminata en contra del medio 2012
WatchTestimonials/Testimonios: Patricio Gonzalez
Day 1/Dia 1: Walk Against Fear 2012/ Caminata en contra del medio 2012
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Our Route/Nuestra ruta →
Click the link above to see our route as we walk from Memphis, TN to Jackson, MS.
Haga clic para ver nuestra ruta mientras caminamos de Memphis, TN a Jackson, MS.
*Special thanks to United We Dream for this route. Gracias a United We Dream por la ruta.
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