Crimson soil: Resistance
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Indian security forces in Kashmir. Photo under CC Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
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By guest author San'aa Sultan
Any place where occupation and tyranny are the norm, living becomes an act of resistance. For many, resistance amounts to the act of throwing a stone. In Kashmir, resistance takes many forms besides pelting stones.
In early March 2013, young Kashmiris took to the streets early in the morning to paint the roads red and to raise their red ribbons and flags in protest to demand ... Read more...
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Pursuing nonviolent protest in Palestine
By Dr. Kathie Malley-Morrison
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COURAGE in Palestine
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People have asked, "Where is the Palestinian Gandhi?" One response has been Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who created the documentary Five Broken Cameras.
Another good example is the young woman in our opening video who stood up to Israeli troops who were destroying Palestinian homes. This video should become an icon for nonviolence like the Tank Man in Tiananmen Square, or like Rachel Corrie, the young American woman who was killed by Israeli tank drivers for engaging in nonviolent resistance to the destruction... Read more...
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"Choosing Peace for Good" wins award!
For the second year in a row, the Engaging Peace newsletter was chosen as an All-Star by Constant Contact. The award recognizes our efforts to reach and engage with readers, and the fact that readers responded.
According to the award letter, "This status is an annual designation that only 10% of our customers achieve... The standards for becoming an All Star this year were tougher than ever, and that you managed to do it for consecutive years is quite an accomplishment."
Thank you to our readers, guest authors, volunteers, and donors for your loyalty and support!
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Children and youth peace corner
Heartbeat: Melting differences through music By guest author Krista Lee Berardi 
Many say that music is a universal language that can bring people together. Well, a band called Heartbeat has taken this to the next level. Heartbeat is comprised of Israeli and Palestinian youth ages 17-21 who have come together to spread peace through music. They collaborate on writing their own songs which draw from hip-hop, rock, pop, and even traditional Eastern music. To spread their message of peace internationally, Heartbeat held their first concert in the U.S. last month at Brandeis University. Band members believe that their music creates mutual understanding and trust among listeners from different backgrounds. Watch their video and check out their website. |
