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M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
February Newsletter
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929 South Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, New York 14608
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Letter from the Staff
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January 2015
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Dear People,
Have you seen the movie Selma yet? I loved it. One of the powerful themes it explores is the awareness that King had about threats to his life. Both King and Gandhi knew that their lives were at risk if they persisted in their work, and they did it anyway. How would you describe what they must have valued, even more than their own lives, by making that choice?
And if you had a chance to speak with either of them today, one on one, don't you think they would urge all of us to carry on their work?
Because I believe that both cared far more for "love in action" than for statues and parades, I hope you will join us in celebrating the Season for Nonviolence again this year. This 64 day campaign, January 30 through April 4, marks the dates that Gandhi and King, respectively, were assassinated.
Regardless of where you live, be sure to do something, however small. Every word and every action moves us toward a less violent world, or away from one.
This comes with love from all of us,
Kit Miller, Director
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Luminaries for Dr. King
Last week on MLK day Gandhi staff and volunteers set up and lit over 100 candles lining Plymouth Ave. The candles amidst a cold dark night served as a poignant reminder of the hope that King brings in such a bleak time.
Here are some photos, and a video put together by Gandhi intern Tina Goldswer.
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Join Us at These Season for Nonviolence Events:
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Race Dialogue
Come to one of these dialogues hosted by the Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library. We'll be discussing race and the impact it has on our lives.
Thursday Feb. 19 (6:00-8:00 PM)
Irondequoit Public Library Helen McGraw Branch 2180 East Ridge Rd.
Thursday Feb. 19 (6:30-8:30) Henrietta Public Library 455 Calkins Rd.
Monday Feb. 23 (6:30-8:30 PM) Irondequoit Public Library Pauline Evans Branch 45 Cooper Rd.
Monday Mar. 2 (6:00-8:00 PM) Lincoln Branch Library 851 Joseph Ave.
Wednesday Mar. 4 (5:30-7:30) Monroe Branch Library 809 Monroe Ave.
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Season for Nonviolence Movie Series
This series will be ongoing throughout the Season for Nonviolence which begins January 30 and ends April 4.
All movies will be shown at the Gandhi House (929 S. Plymouth), 7:00 PM. The dates are as follows: February 4: Black Power Mixtape - hosted by Malik T
February 11: Muyurangabo - Erin T
February 18: Gasland 2 - David S
February 25: The Children's March - Hoody M
March 4: Iron Jawed Angels - Shannon R
March 11: The New Environmentalists - Kit M
March 18: The Band's Visit - Alex DN
March 25: A Force More Powerful - Spero M
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Book Group: Sitting in the Fire
When: Tuesdays 7-9 pm Feb 24-Mar 24
Where: Gandhi House, 929 S Plymouth Ave, Rochester
Fee: Sliding scale: $0-75 (payable at the class)
For questions or to register, email Hoody Miller at yahodahoodymiller.195@gmail.com
Join Gandhi director Kit Miller for 5 weeks of reading one of her favorite books, Sitting in the Fire by Arnold Mindell. We will read the first 10 chapters of this book together, two chapters per week. If you are interested in using consciousness about rank and privilege to support conflict resolution, or looking to strengthen your ability to be more comfortable in difficult or diverse settings, join us! Attendees are asked to purchase and have read the first two chapters of this book for the first class. Group size limited to 20. Missing one session is OK. If you would be likely miss more than one, please leave the space open for another person.
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February Peace Concert & Workshop
When: Wednesday, February 18, 7:00-10:00 PM
Where: Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, M&T Bank Ballroom
500 University Ave., Rochester
This is the second Peace Concert hosted as part of the Season for Nonviolence, and marks the return to Rochester of Boston hip hop duo The Foundation Movement. This is a great opportunity for area youth to celebrate peacemaking, nonviolence, and good music!
Thanks to our sponsors: St. John Fisher College (Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity Programs)
Teen Empowerment
Memorial Art Gallery
RIT Rap Club
Men of Color, Honor and Ambition
Sound Source
FULL MEA5URE
Check out a video about their work here:
and a live performance here
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Agents of Change Workshop
When: February 21, 2015, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Where: Gandhi House, 929 Plymouth Ave S.
Fee: $25-100, no one turned away
Snacks and drinks provided. Please plan to bring your lunch
To register, email Dwain Wilder dwain@bearmeadow.com
"The price of democracy is awareness."-Arnold Mindell
This is a pivotal point in our civilization. But what if it turned out that the anger, rage, conflict and oppositional forces driving our crises contained within them the energy, creativity and will to solve all the problems? What if we already had, each of us and all of us, those resources - the capacities necessary to make humanity a blessing to the Earth in the midst of, and made from, the seeming curse of humanity's destructive power on Earth, its resources, its environment, and all living beings. Join us for a workshop where we explore these questions.
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Kingian Nonviolence Training
We are excited that Jonathan 'Globe' Lewis is planning to come back to Rochester and lead a two day Kingian Nonviolence training in the end of March. If this sounds like something you would be interested in contact Gandhi staffer Al DeNooyer alex.denooyer@gmail.com and he can provide you with more information.
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Be The Change Rochester
Use this Gandhi Institute site as a resource for upcoming nonviolence events and opportunities. We will be updating this site throughout the Season for Nonviolence and part of this will include different ways that you can be actively nonviolent in your community, relationships, and to yourself. Click here
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Gandhi Decks For Sale!
We've got decks for sale here and are now shipping them all over the country! We just sent decks out West and we're excited to announce that Gandhi Decks are now being used in the Los Angeles City School District. In the spirit of the Season for Nonviolence get your decks now!
$12 for individual decks, $10 for 2 or more. All proceeds benefit the Gandhi Institute. Help us to sustain the Institute and inspire people about Gandhi-buy a deck!
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The Association for Global New Thought
This site provides a number of different tools for making positive social action a reality. Check out the trainings, readings, and other opportunities available!
For more info click here
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Annual Appeal
We are so grateful to everyone for contributing to our Annual Appeal. Without your generous donations, we would not be able to do the work of spreading Nonviolence in a tangible way. We're continuously seeking funds to support our work, if you have any ideas please contact Director Kit Miller at: kmiller@admin.rochester.edu
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Donate Your Air Miles!
We're collecting air miles for a trip to South Africa this upcoming Junes for a pair of Gandhi Staff members! If you have Delta air miles that you would like to donate to the Institute please contact Malik Thompson at malik.thompson85@gmail.com
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Discovering Gandhi's Humanity
by Shannon Richmond
The first half of this month I received the gift of being sponsored to go to India on the Gandhi Legacy Tour, led by Arun and Tushar Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi's grandson and great-grandson, respectively. We visited places Gandhi lived and worked as well as organizations working in his legacy today throughout India. (You can find out more about the Legacy Tour and consider going in 2015,
here)
Before going to India, Gandhi was larger than life to me, a hero I had learned about since middle school, largely from my mother's passion for nonviolence and social justice....
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