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19 de Diciembre, 2007
Christmas for a Wounded, Pretty Bird
Categorized under Acción , Derechos Humanos | Tags: Hope, Olbermann, Power to the People, Pretty Bird Woman House
YOU MAY RECALL, I posted a request for Olbermann last week or so, passing on the wish/hope/dream that one person in the Native American comunidad expressed for a greater level of exposure of their particular need. That need was that a home be bought, a refuge home for Native American women who have been victimized and have nowhere to go, especially as the law is arranged in such a way that there is very little protection or recourse for them in these times they would need such a shelter.
My request for Olbermann's platform was that he highlight this case because it represents an epidemic in the reservations. And because, well, face it. He has a large, virile platform. I know I can't take my eyes off it. And more importantly, who the hell are we to ignore the pains and suffering of the Native American community? Don't make me point to one of my dreaded "brown" diatribes! (Damn, I did it anyway!)
Unfortunately, Olbermann did not respond to the plea I passed on, nor the charge I made that his comments were getting a bit "frothy" except for a week later with a sudden explanation and defense of his much-needed and "vociferous" Special Comments. (Keep the faith, baby, estoy de acuerdo). And hey, okay. I knew the chances were slim. But really, this ain't about Keith, and we know that. And it's not about the way some issues are highlighted in Big Media and some are never really seen (well, okay, it is, a bit). Primarily, and today, this is about the women in the reservations. And really, helping them doesn't have to have anything at all to do with the past. Because here in the Now, people—people just like you or your mama—are hurting. And have nowhere to go. And guess what? Last time I posted on this, many of you chipped in and we helped bring these women $1500 closer to their goal. That is a real world effect of your actions. I thank you. And so do others.
I think one of the biggest problems is that there are not words to truly convey how we feel. I remember one day last spring, while we were having a Meeting, Georgia brought the mail and handed each of us a stack, telling us to start opening it. Betsy, in less than 10 minutes, I was holding a little under $15,000 in my hand! For Pretty Bird Woman House! I couldn't speak; we just looked at one another and cried.Our vision, our dreams for the women of Standing Rock....it's happening and it is happening because of folks the likes of yourself, Norman, your colleagues, and all of the caring folks out there who believe and want to make a difference in the world.
Today there is a little blogpush to try and help the women of Standing Rock Reservation meet their financial goal, which of course, meets so many other larger important goals just in doing so. Like actually having that house and helping countless people in the future. Right now they have enough to have bid on the home, but are still a bit short for having enough to buy it. We are 65% of the way there. And the importance of this shelter existing is still 100% relevant today.
A frightened woman on the Standing Rock Reservation feels her pregnant belly and checks the weather. It’s below freezing. Should she stay and get beaten again or flee? There’s no money for a hotel. She can’t stay but she can’t risk the lethal cold.She has called Pretty Bird Woman House women’s shelter, but their building was destroyed by arson.
You can also help by commenting and recommending this post, if you have the proper account. But even if you have no account, I ask you to at least read that post for a well detailed account of why helping now is so important.
Gracias to all generous souls during this time of year and in regards to this effort, and all others at all times. Security and fear and borders and missiles and sanctions are all good and well. But it is generosity that has a better chance of saving our kind than anything else, I think.
And as a final comment, Keith, I still love you. Really, I just want the best for you and your historical image. Remember that.
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Comentarios (8)
Chicano2nd dijo:
I really like Keith too,so don't come down to hard. There are too many anal orifices out there who really deserve our scorn (and attention). But right now I am busy making a small donation for a Pretty Bird.
Palabras por Chicano2nd spat forth on el 19 de Diciembre, 2007 at 12:15 PM
nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
dijo:
keith better be able to take some ribbing, if he's gonna be riding pretty on the world stage. :] plus its not bad things to think about, no matter how much we love keith, eh?
right on.
Palabras por nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
spat forth on el 19 de Diciembre, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Kevin dijo:
Yeah, Keith is cool, but I agree that what needs to be said needs to be said, and if he can't take the occasional heat, well he needs to get outta the proverbial kitchen.
Donation made.
Palabras por Kevin spat forth on el 19 de Diciembre, 2007 at 03:34 PM
nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
dijo:
straight up good shit man
Palabras por nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
spat forth on el 19 de Diciembre, 2007 at 03:50 PM
jose dijo:
Well if I ever run into him, which I inevitably will, I'll ask him what his stance is on these kind of issues. I tend to run into media types for a good minute or two, so I can't really highlight them all at once. His special comments tend to read like a top-down attack, so he uppercuts at the chin before bruising the gut. Besides, I think your blog does a good job of passing the word along already, Nezua. By asking him to highlight that which you do so well, you're undermining your rather potent voice.
Palabras por jose spat forth on el 26 de Diciembre, 2007 at 06:13 PM
nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
dijo:
well. as much as i appreciate the words, i think it's clear that his platform is a wee bit bigger than mine. so...not so much "Undermining" as being realistic.
and to be perfectly honest and perhaps a bit more relevant to the point—tho i think this is actually understood—"asking" keith was a bit of a device i used in making a post i would have anyway.
Palabras por nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
spat forth on el 26 de Diciembre, 2007 at 06:20 PM
jose dijo:
right, i got that. just laughing along with you on using the device. good post nonetheless.
Palabras por jose spat forth on el 27 de Diciembre, 2007 at 03:12 PM
nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
dijo:
okay, well thanks then! i do appreciate it.
Palabras por nezua limón xolagrafik-jonez
spat forth on el 27 de Diciembre, 2007 at 03:30 PM