I have a sister who knows what it means to be disenfranchised
I call her “Voice” and learn community from her.
I have a brother who promotes revolution through learning
I call him “Knowledge” since he believes new ideas are intimately attached to creating change.
I have a friend who practices power by bringing people together, even when it doesn’t seem like they’ll ever get along
I call him “Solidarity” because he’s this quiet kind of powerful.
I have a dreamer-friend who lives agape love, especially when people are against her.
I call her “Love” because that’s really the only way to describe who she is.
I have a comrade who is proud, even when they’re telling us we’re not worthy
I call him “Pride” cause his words, even when short, fuels the fire when I think I’m gonna stop going.
I have a colleague who can take something as complicated as disability and make it seem simple
I call her “Soul” because in the words of Justin Dart, she uses creativity to explode truth.
Voice. Knowledge. Solidarity. Love. Pride. Soul.
These are the values of community.
dylan
September 25, 2007 at 8:00pmThis is excellent. It would make a good flyer… ground rules even for a discussion on social movements/communities.
Pinky Bear
September 25, 2007 at 8:18pmlet’s add some SASS! :-)
Liz
September 26, 2007 at 6:44pmWow, that is stunning just like the rest of this blog. Do you live in Philly?
Ryan
September 27, 2007 at 11:38pmthis one made me cry
wheelchairdancer
October 5, 2007 at 12:16amYes!
WCD
Marylee K. Stevens
May 15, 2013 at 11:50pmSorry for the huge review, but I’m really loving the new Zune, and hope this, as well as the excellent reviews some other people have written, will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.