MLK, Jr. Holiday w/ Protest

A friend of mine, Jeff, is one of the activists behind the protest objecting to Rick Warren speaking at the King Center. I wish I could have attended the protest today because I find it disgusting to have someone like Rick Warren speak at the King Center on the MLK, Jr. holiday. It would be more fitting to have Warren speak at Primrose Baptist Church.

Since I had to work today, I wanted to share some found items from the net in honor of the event:

Prop 8 Protest ~ Atlanta

Tomorrow, I will write a post regarding the Prop 8 Protest and the Candlelight Vigil. In the meantime, enjoy these pics:

AJC Demonstration -- Another Ellen Lindquist Email

Book lovers,

As many of you have already heard, in a disastrous move the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has eliminated its Book Page Editor position. The fate of the Sunday book page is hanging in the balance.

This Thursday, May 3rd at 10 a.m. in front of the AJC, please join me, members of the Atlanta Writers Club and others in a protest against the AJC's misguided decision. We will be having a read-in, chalk-drawing, chanting and drumming demonstration to send the AJC our message: WE WANT OUR BOOK REVIEW SECTION BACK! NOW!!! Bring your whistles, drums, picket signs, a book to read aloud--and, most importantly, yourself!!

Please forward this message to your own email lists. And, if you haven't already, sign the petition!

Ellen Lindquist
ellen_lindquist@hotmail.com

Contact Ellen for questions, concerns, or directions.