new york city at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/new-york-city2008-07-08T22:34:06ZPete Seeger and Majora Carter: This Brave Nation episode 4http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42370-pete-seeger-and-majora-carter-this-brave-nation-episode-42008-07-08T22:34:06Zrobertgreenwald
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<p><blockquote><p>"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead </p></blockquote><p>The upcoming episode of <a href="http://bravenation.com/pete_seeger_majora_carter.php">This Brave Nation</a> featuring Pete Seeger and Majora Carter epitomizes that sentiment. Pete Seeger has played an active role in every social movement in modern history, from early union battles to Civil Rights to the anti-war movement. At 89, Pete is not only a reminder of our nation's history of turbulence and triumph, he is also an inspiration for our vibrant future. </p><p> Perhaps that's what gave him an instant connection with Majora Carter. The Executive Director and Founder of <a href="http://www.ssbx.org/">Sustainable South Bronx</a>, Majora has worked tirelessly to reshape the neighborhood of her youth by encouraging sustainability, alternative transportation, and a national green-collar job agenda. These two committed individuals are definitely taking action to change our world, and their conversation is not to be missed. </p><p> And speaking of taking action, it's time to PARTY! July 13th we will bring you LIVE the <a href="http://bravenation.com/premiere.php">final episode of This Brave Nation</a>, featuring 2 very special guests. How can we share this with all of you live? House parties, that's how. <a href="http://bravenation.com/premiere.php">Sign up now</a> to host a house party featuring the This Brave Nation episode of your choice, followed by a LIVE episode of This Brave Nation. </p><p> In the meantime, don't forget to make a donation today to This Brave Nation — <a href="https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/552/p/10040/bravenation?utm_source=">2 DVDs of the first five episodes for just $15</a>. We're going to start shipping these DVDs tomorrow, June 23, so get 'em while they're hot! </p><p> Lastly, we've extended our contest deadline for <a href="http://bravenation.com/heroes.php">The Brave Nation Young Activist Award</a> to June 27. That gives you an extra week to <a href="http://bravenation.com/heroes.php">nominate your local unsung hero</a>! </p><ul> <li>Julia Dann worked as a community development organizer in rural Costa Rica. </li><li>At 27, Kyle Serrette became a lead organizer for AFSCME's United Nurses Associations of California. </li><li>In 1999 as a high school student, Charity Ryerson she was responsible for persuading the Indianapolis City-County Council to adopt a resolution condemning China's occupation of Tibet and the treatment of the Tibetan people. </li></ul> <p>What young activist do you know that's making the world a better place? <a href="http://bravenation.com/heroes.php">Let us know — soon</a>! </p><p> Who's <a href="http://www.theagitator.net/communications/this-brave-nation/">buzzing</a> about This Brave Nation? </p><blockquote> Permit me a personal moment. Like you, I often wonder why I do what I do. And because I've done it for so long, I sometimes wonder whether it all was worth it. Well, make no mistake. It was and is. Especially when the reasons are so graphically and emotionally recorded on film. Let me explain. Last night I watched — online — the second episode in a remarkable series co-produced by The Nation magazine and Brave New Foundation. ...Print married with film. Film and print married with the internet. Internet married with text, audio and video. Text, audio and video married with ACTION. You don't need a user's manual to get the beauty of all this integration. <p> It truly is one of the best things you guys have ever done -- the discussions are amazing. Truly. And, quite frankly, a whole lot of folks need some inspiration to get up off their asses right now. </p><p> - Christy at <a href="http://firedoglake.com">Firedoglake</a> (via email) </p></blockquote></p>
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200 Arrested in Sean Bell Protestshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38354-200-arrested-in-sean-bell-protests2008-06-13T09:36:29ZI Want Democracy Now
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<p>More than 200 people have been arrested in a day of protest over acquittal of three police officers in the killing of Sean Bell. The twenty-three-year-old Bell died in a hail of fifty police bullets on the morning of what would have been his wedding day in November 2006. He was unarmed. On Wednesday, demonstrators halted traffic at six busy intersections in Manhattan and Brooklyn. </p>
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Civil Disobedience For Sean Bellhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38227-civil-disobedience-for-sean-bell2008-06-26T10:46:33ZMobLogicTV
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<p>Reverend Al Sharpton, and organizers across New York City, lead protests in six locations to fight for justice after the shooting death of Sean Bell.</p>
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Henry Kravis Wins the Loophole of the Year Awardhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38021-henry-kravis-wins-the-loophole-of-the-year-award2008-06-19T09:29:54ZBrave New Films
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<p><p>Yesterday, 10 members of the Working Families Party were joined by 5 SEIU 1199 members and 25 members of SEIU Local 32BJ outside the Waldorf Astoria, where Billionaire tax-avoider Henry Kravis of the private equity firm KKR hosted a Columbia Business School award dinner. We had an award for Henry too, the <a href="http://warongreed.org/">Loophole of the Year Award, </a>for the man who single-handedly dodged his way out of $96 million in taxes in one year alone.<br /><br />Holding the award plaque and a giant banner, we protested and passed out leaflets to passersby asking why Kravis gets to pay a lower tax rate than nurses and hotel doormen. As tuxedo-clad guests streamed in to the event, we got some great reactions. No one was willing to give Kravis our award for us though, and the Hotel claimed to have lost our tickets. Guess we’ll have to keep looking for Kravis at his next gala event. </p><p><a href="http://warongreed.org/">Sign our petition</a> and tell our presidential nominees to close the Kravis tax loophole. </p></p>
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We Want Justice for Sean Bellhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/37136-we-want-justice-for-sean-bell2008-07-08T22:36:12ZTheNation
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<p>Produced by Brett Story</p>
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