jim gilliam at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/jim-gilliam2008-07-08T23:08:20ZJim Gilliam's Maria Leavey Award Acceptancehttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/33369-jim-gilliam-s-maria-leavey-award-acceptance2008-07-08T23:08:20Zjessehaff
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<p><p>This week, <a href="../../blog/33165-congratulations-jim-gilliam">Jim Gilliam received the 2008 Maria Leavey Award</a> at the Take Back America conference in Washington D.C. During his acceptance speech, Jim reflected on his own road to activism, and challenged us all to engage others in progressive campaigns. </p><p>And here is the <a href="http://bravenation.com/">trailer for This Brave Nation</a>, that Jim mentions at the end.</p></p>
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CONGRATULATIONS JIM GILLIAM!http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/33165-congratulations-jim-gilliam2008-03-20T22:30:03ZZP Heller
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<p><p>Today, our very own <a href="http://www.jimgilliam.com/">Jim Gilliam</a> is going to receive the <a href="http://www.ourfuture.org/maria-leavey-award">Maria Leavey Award</a> at the Take Back America 2008 conference in D.C. Video of the award ceremony can be seen live <a href="http://www.ourfuture.org/blog-entry/live-video-take-back-america-2008">here</a>.</p><p>We're all extremely proud of you, Jim! I've only been working for BNF about a month, but I've already enjoyed your tutelage, wisdom, and humor. Many Brave New Staffers also wanted to say a few words: </p></p>
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Our own Jim Gilliam wins the Maria Leavey award!http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/29799-our-own-jim-gilliam-wins-the-maria-leavey-award2008-02-21T01:06:15Zjessehaff
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<p><p>We at Brave New Films couldn't be more proud one of our own has won the much coveted <a href="http://www.ourfuture.org/maria-leavey-award">Maria Leavey award</a>! We were just notified that after counting all the votes, <a href="http://www.jimgilliam.com/about.php">Jim Gilliam</a> will be the recipient of this award for unsung progressive heroes. </p><p>The award will be presented and Jim will give a speech during the closing luncheon at the <a href="http://www.ourfuture.org/take-back-america-2008">Take Back America 2008</a> conference on March 19th. </p><p><em><strong>Congratulations Jim! </strong></em></p></p>
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