Not Just Another Day

For those of you who do not know today December 1, 2005 is World AIDS Day. Each December 1 groups all across the world work to increase the knowledge of the impact of HIV and AIDS on various communities. It is a day not to judge people based on who they are or what decisions they have made, but instead it is a day devoted to showing each of us that we can play a role in eradicating such a deadly disease which affects tons of people, innocent people, people who are just like us.
For more information go to the links below:
http://www.worldaidsday.org/default.asp

http://gbgm-umc.org/health/worldaidsday

http://thebody.com/

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Fifty years ago Rosa Parks took a stand which changed the way we all stand today. It was fifty years ago today that the late civil rights pioneer was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man, as was expected due to the enforcement of Jim Crow laws at that time. That move sparked a 386 day boycott of buses in Montgomery, Alabama. Mrs. Parks case went to the Supreme Court, and justices would later rule that segregation on public transportation was illegal. Ms. Parks did not live to see this day but many are honoring her once again because of her courageous act which redefined a nation.
More information below:
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/category.asp?C=73588

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/01/AR2005120100601.html

http://montgomery.troy.edu/museum/

http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/par0bio-1

Remember this:
If you don't define yourself for yourself you'll be shaped into other people's fantasies of you and eaten alive. - Audre Lourde, Poet

A person can be imperfect and still do great things. -Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, President University of Maryland Baltimore County

Know that with rejection comes acceptance. -Halle Berry, Academy Award Winning Actress

A basic prerequisite for appreciating diversity is appreciating one's self. - Walter Massey, President of Morehouse College

Education is the birthright of every man. Afterwards, in payment he has the duty to contribute to the education of others. Jose Marti

Enjoy your day.
-Christopher aka CNEL