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National Native American Day Of Mourning March Takes to the Streets of Plymouth

1 December 2008 - 12:37pm | nosanctions
by Michael Borkson (Participant)

Plymouth, Mass. - United American Indians Of New England, UAINE, held the 39th National Native American Day Of Mourning on Nov. 27, 2008, Thanksgiving (or thanks-"taking") Day. Several hundred supporters turned out to hear words of protest against the Pilgrims and their descendants genocide against the indigenous people of the Americas.

America's Voice Speaks Up for Immigrant Rights in Natick

9 November 2008 - 8:26am | ccoakley
by Carol Coakley (Participant)

Natick, MA - Patty Kupfer of America's Voice was the keynote speaker at an event sponsored by Pax Christi and several faith organizations in the Metrowest area on Monday, Oct 20th at the Natick Library. She spoke about the importance of caring for immigrants and related their plight to one of the most famous migrants, Jesus. Much of his narrative is a plea to followers to welcome and assist the traveler and the stranger.

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