Monthly Archives: July 2012

Daoud Rajha, Syria’s Defense Minister, Killed In Suicide Blast, State TV Says

I support the freedom and rights of the citizens of Syria – and their cruel government must fall.Read the Article at HuffingtonPost

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Nelson Mandela Birthday: Bill Clinton Visits South African Leader On Birthday Eve

As we reflect on the courageous life of President Mandela – it should inspire Democrats to spend all their energy fighting to re-elect Pres. Obama instead of getting the same type person and GOP policies that caused the economic collapse, … Continue reading

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Murder and Mass Incarceration are Plagues That Threaten Young Black Men and Black Families in America: To Educate Youth About Stopping Violence and Render Assistance to Victims – Augusta, Georgia Author Barbara Thurmond and her sister Earnestine Covington co-founded Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. in June 1991

Below are quotes from the late Barbara A. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia – who examined the violence issue from all sides – and realized that it is a complex issue that requires a team effort to fix. Stop the Violence … Continue reading

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Keeping Alive the Dream of Barbara A. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia: Barbara Thurmond and her sister Earnestine Covington dreamed of a world without violence – so they founded Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. in June 1991 to help reduce black-on-black violence along the banks of the Savannah River. That violence continues in Augusta, the state of Georgia, the South and across the U.S. – We hope this tribute will inspire others to keep alive the dream and love of the late Barbara Thurmond

Activist and Author Barbara A. Thurmond: Standing Tall Against Violence in Hopes of Saving the Lives of Children and Stopping Violent Crimes in African American Neighborhoods in Augusta, Georgia 2012 38th National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Conference will be … Continue reading

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