  Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2298 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 205.188.116.201 |
At Rosa Parks' funeral, it was stated that we should all make a "Rosa Resolution" as a new commitment to improve this world. What is your Rosa Resolution? My Rosa Resolution is to take an uncompromising stand for freedom and truth, and to defend them till I die. What is your Rosa Resolution? | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 4928 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.200.147.113 |
Kick ass thread, Zulu. I resolve to act on the things I say here with regards to working towards the utopian ideal of a racially blind society, with special emphasis on helping foster children and older generations gain what they need to overcome years of systemic gaps in education and other basic human needs. I yearn to enjoy a reality where MLK's Dreams come true. (RIP, Ms. Parks. Thanks, again, for just being you in the right place at the right time. It was about time...) | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 736 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.142.86.133 |
To keep an open mind and give a part of me to the community and those less fortunate than I. | ||
Alsodave Member Username: Alsodave Post Number: 650 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.209.138.148 |
A mind, a voice and an action, when combined with the TRUTH is unstoppable. Think, speak, act--my Rosa resolution. Thank you, Mrs. Parks. | ||
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan Post Number: 2476 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.172.95.197 |
My Rosa Resolution is to search out a worthy civil rights-related movement/organization and offer my time or skills sometime within the next year. I want to prove to myself that actions really do speak louder than words. | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 279 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.61.98.175 |
I will stand up to the rotten corporate bastards who want to destroy our way of life and work us all into poverty and I will not be afraid. And I will never cross a picket line. Thank you Sister Rosa. edited to add: A link to the Highlander Center - they're rememberances and tribute to Rosa http://www.highlandercenter.org/n-rosa-parks.asp (Message edited by oldredfordette on November 03, 2005) | ||
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2300 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.251.27.41 |
These are good, I am impressed | ||
Sharkskin Member Username: Sharkskin Post Number: 391 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 66.178.227.202 |
Thanks for the thread, Zulu. But there's something a bit missing. LMichigan, thanks for proposing something specific. Too many resolutions are pie-in-the-sky "I'll support freedom." Okay, playas--how do you plan on doing that? I intend to attend the conversation on race relations being held at the University of Michigan-Dearborn on Nov. 18. | ||
Sharkskin Member Username: Sharkskin Post Number: 392 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 66.178.227.202 |
I pledge to stay involved in my neighborhood association, to make sure we stay a community and not just a bunch of houses. | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 283 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.61.98.175 |
There is a viewing of Robert Greenwald's movie on WalMart next week (at St. John's Episcopal Church on 11 mile and Woodward) "WalMart, the High Cost of Low Prices" - I will help to mobilize people to come out there. I belong to a group of labor union activists against the war in Iraq,we are organizing events to educate my fellow workers. Women In Black peace march is Saturday, November 12 at Shain Park in Birmingham. A meeting next week to organize an action in support of the Northwest Airlines mechanics and an action in support of the Delphi workers who are being screwed into the ground. anyone who is interested in these actions let me know. Everybody welcome, especially Women In Black, which is a deeply spiritual experience. Men are very welcome. Wear black if possible and prepare for a silent march. Dress for weather. Talk it, walk it. In the spirit of Rosa Parks. | ||
Hamtramck_steve Member Username: Hamtramck_steve Post Number: 2506 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 136.181.195.17 |
I wish I could condense my resolve into one or two sentences like the others on here, but I guess I have to let it sift through my brain for a few more days. Mine involves my kids and teaching them to understand that people all have the same worries and problems. Problems start when I focus on me and mine and stop helping others with theirs and ours. Somewhere in there I want to work in the aspect of silence or "few words." Time and again while watching the funeral yesterday I realized how rarely you ever heard Mrs. Parks speak. | ||
Mellodrama Member Username: Mellodrama Post Number: 140 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 198.208.159.17 |
I intend to be more aggressive and assertive... | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 1393 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 4.229.6.74 |
For people who think they are better than everyone else..... I intend to put them in their place.... (Message edited by gistok on November 03, 2005) | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 285 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.61.98.175 |
Here is an action you can attend and participate in. Viva the spirit of Rosa Parks! Sponsored by the UFCW and Southeastern Michigan Jobs with Justice. Monday November 7, 2005 at 4:30pm Meet at Woodward and Willis (Vacant Lot next to McDonalds - Parking Street) Wear Black Join the Michigan Unions who are mobilziing, speaking out, banding together and Rising Against the State Child Care Budget Cuts The Republican State Legislature has once again attacked working families by cutting the Child Care Budget by $22.8 million. Cuts to the Child Care Budget are hurting our communities. Join us at the Republican Gala to voice our opposition to these cuts. Sponsored by Child Care Providers Together Michigan For more information call 313-964-1711 ext 283 | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 443 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.77 |
I've wanted to volunteer at a shelter or organization that helps battered women for a couple of years now but have always put it off with excuses of not enough time, after I get my Masters, after I move, not being emotionally stable enough to deal with these women who need me to be strong for them, etc. I didn't think about it until I saw this thread but I hope it will persuade me to get off my butt and finally do it. Thanks Zulu. | ||
Damon Member Username: Damon Post Number: 579 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 198.109.96.3 |
My Rosa Resolution is to finish my graduate degree and commit myself to encouraging young people to excell in their education and get involved in this democracy of ours. I am also comitted to abolishing negative sterotypes. | ||
Mrsjdaniels Member Username: Mrsjdaniels Post Number: 86 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 141.217.46.39 |
to continue my current works...check me out www.ygandbproject.com | ||
Leoqueen Member Username: Leoqueen Post Number: 744 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.195 |
I am mentoring six young artists at Golightly Educational Center. I have pledged time for them from October until May 2006, and beyond. | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 104 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 71.10.63.140 |
Stand up and fight for the revitilization of the city where Mrs. Parks made her home for the final 48 years of her life | ||
Shave Member Username: Shave Post Number: 862 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.134 |
One thing I have been pondering over the last several years is starting a program to teach poor, inner-city females about building successful businesses. |
