Loving Day is proud to co-sponsor
the Sulu Series event Hapa-Palooza
at the Bowery Poetry Club on Sunday,
December 20 from 8PM to 11PM.

The Sulu Series takes place the third
Sunday of every month and features
Asian American performers in music,
spoken word, video and multidisciplinary
performances from the local and national scenes.

This month's theme, Hapa-Palooza borrows its
name from the word "hapa" - the Hawaiian word
for half Asian – and will feature works by
the hottest acts in the multiethnic community.

The crowd is sure to be moved by Loving Day
DJ Boo's mixes and Koba Sounds' stylings,
as well as the performances of fellow
multiethnic Asian artists Samantha Chanse,
Michelle Myers, Jared Rehberg and Una Osato.

For more information, be sure to
check out www.myspace.com/suluseries.

Make sure to drop by and say hi to Loving Day
volunteers, who will be there as speakers
and hanging out throughout the evening.

See you there!

The Loving Day Project and its founder Ken Tanabe will be honored at Multiracial
Americans of Southern California's (MASC) 20th Anniversary Dinner event in Los
Angeles on December 5th, 2009.  Come out and attend MASC's dinner and meet
like-minded people in the multicultural community!  Ken will be in attendance to
accept the award in person so stop by and say hi!  Buy your tickets and get more
info here: http://www.mascsite.org/20th-anniversary/

Loving Day will be receiving MASC's award "National Awareness" for our work on
bringing attention to the history of the Loving v. Virginia decision, and
encouraging awareness about multicultural / interracial families.  MASC,
established in 1989, is a non-profit that serves members of the
multiracial/multiethnic/and transracially adopted community through programs,
events, workshops, and other services. It's an incredible organization and to
learn more about MASC, visit their website: www.mascsite.org.

Loving Day: December News

Loving Day is very fortunate to have many dedicated and talented supporters in
the multiethnic community in beyond. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we'd like to
return the favor and spread the word about some amazing events in NYC and LA
this December. We hope to see you there!

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DJ SPOOKY AT BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC

The multitalented DJ Spooky will be performing a genre-bending multimedia
symphony. He actually went to Antarctica and recorded the sound of the ice
melting. During the performance, he will merge those sounds with a string
ensemble, hip hop beats, and live video projections - very cool! DJ Spooky
generously performed at the Loving Day Flagship Celebration NYC in 2008, and
continues to spread the word about Loving Day internationally.

12/2, 12/4, and 12/5 at 7:30pm
Tickets are $15 and up.
http://www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=1273

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SEAN BRADFORD from BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA at DROM NYC

Sean Bradford is a Broadway star who is best known for his work with The Lion
King. We were very fortunate to have him perform at the Loving Day Benefit
Concert 2009 this October as part of Broadway in South Africa. The audience was
mesmerized! Sean will perform songs by Guster, Maxwell, Maroon 5, Amy Winehouse,
and more with help from performers from RENT, Rock of Ages, and more.

Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 10:00 PM at Drom
85 Avenue A (b/w 5th & 6th), New York, NY
$12 advance tickets, $15 at the door.
http://dromnyc.com/home/index.php?option=com_gigcal&task=details&gigcal_gigs_id=\
978

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MULTIRACIAL AMERICANS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 20th ANNIVERSARY DINNER IN LA

15 years before the first Loving Day Celebration, MASC became a non-profit in
California. Since then, they have worked to broaden understanding of our
multiethnic/multicultural society by facilitating interethnic dialogue. They
have hosted many events, including several Loving Day Celebrations in CA. Please
join Loving Day founder Ken Tanabe at this dinner, where he will accept honors
on behalf of the volunteers at the Loving Day Project.

Saturday, Dec. 5th at Maggiano's
198 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Dinner is $50.00 per person
http://www.mascsite.org/20th-anniversary/

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HAPA MEETUP HOSTED BY WEAREHAPA.COM IN LA

WeAreHapa.com has been connecting Hapas from all over world through their social
networking site. Author of 100% Hapa, multicultural performance artist, and
professor Kip Fulbeck will be there - as will Loving Day founder Ken Tanabe.
Join us and WeAreHapa.com site leaders for a fun nighttime event. If you're on
WeAreHapa.com, make sure you join the Loving Day group!

Friday, Dec 4th at 8:00pm
Oiwake Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles, CA (Little Tokyo)
http://www.wearehapa.com/do/events/26873

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ANOMALY PREMIERE AT AFRICAN DIASPORA FILM FESTIVAL NYC

Long time multiethnic community activist and Loving Day supporter Jessica Chen
Drammeh is the director/producer of Anomaly, a film about multiracial identity.
It will make its film festival world premiere at the 17th Annual African
Diaspora Film Festival. This festival presents an eclectic mix of urban,
classic, independent and foreign films that depict the richness and diversity of
the life experience of people of African descent and Indigeous poeple all over
the world.

Tuesday, December 1, 5:50pm at Anthology Film Archives

Wednesday, December 9, 7:30pm at Cowin Center, Columbia University
http://anomalythefilm.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/latest-news-anomaly-world-premier\
e/

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING at LOVING DAY

Avoid the Black Friday crowds and shop online! Gifts from the Loving Day are a
great way to start conversations and to spread the a positive message throughout
the holiday season. All proceeds go directly to the Loving Day project.

High quality Loving Day t-shirts in adult sizes:
http://lovingday.org/t-shirt-store

Loving Day t-shirts for kids and babies, pins, stickers, mugs, skateboards and
more:
http://www.zazzle.com/lovingday

Was there an area in this group page that would take me to see pictures of
different biracial celebrities?

Join us for an evening of top musical talent, international food, drinks, and
multicultural community at Drom, an East Village lounge known for a warm
atmosphere and diverse music.

Featuring:

BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Featuring cast members from Wicked, The Lion King, Rent, and more! This is a
rare opportunity to see top Broadway talent in an intimate venue. We saw these
guys at Symphony Space and they blew us away! Broadway in South Africa aims to
develop a cross-cultural exchange between youth who are in need and artists who
seek to use their talents for change.
http://www.broadwayinsouthafrica.org/

KOBA
Koba is an inventive, irreverent and unrepentantly radical hip-hop
vocalist/producer from Harlem, New York - and an active member of the
multicultural community. Koba has shared the stage with world famous talent like
Talib Kweli, Slum Village, Dead Prez, Last Emperor, Immortal Technique, Vernon
Reid, and X-Ecutioners.
http://www.kobasounds.com/

THE MANHATTAN CAMERATA
Pedro da Silva plays a dozen instruments and performed on the soundtrack of
Oscar winner Michel Gondry's "Be Kind, Rewind." Lucia Caruso has received
important awards in several international piano competitions. Together, they
form an innovative, imaginative orchestra that blends sounds from around the
world while combining the modern and the traditional.
http://www.manhattancamerata.com

Venue:

Drom has an eclectic wine list with wines from expressive vineyards from all
over the world, as well as a full bar. Want to eat while you're there? Drom
serves delicious small and large plates from several countries including Spain,
Italy, Turkey and India.

Where:
Drom Lounge and Restaurant
85 Avenue A (between 5th and 6th streets)
New York, NY 10009
http://www.dromnyc.com/

When:
Friday, October 16th 2009
7:00-10:00pm

Cover:
$10 suggested donation
($8 with RSVP to events_nyc@...)

Please invite your friends and share this event with everyone you know!
http://www.lovingday.org/events-all-year/loving-day-benefit-concert-2009

Thanks very much, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for an evening of top musical talent, international food, drinks, and
multicultural community at Drom, an East Village lounge known for a warm
atmosphere and diverse music.

Featuring:

BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Featuring cast members from Wicked, The Lion King, Rent, and more! This is a
rare opportunity to see top Broadway talent in an intimate venue. We saw these
guys at Symphony Space and they blew us away! Broadway in South Africa aims to
develop a cross-cultural exchange between youth who are in need and artists who
seek to use their talents for change.
http://www.broadwayinsouthafrica.org/

KOBA
Koba is an inventive, irreverent and unrepentantly radical hip-hop
vocalist/producer from Harlem, New York - and an active member of the
multicultural community. Koba has shared the stage with world famous talent like
Talib Kweli, Slum Village, Dead Prez, Last Emperor, Immortal Technique, Vernon
Reid, and X-Ecutioners.
http://www.kobasounds.com/

THE MANHATTAN CAMERATA
Pedro da Silva plays a dozen instruments and performed on the soundtrack of
Oscar winner Michel Gondry's "Be Kind, Rewind." Lucia Caruso has received
important awards in several international piano competitions. Together, they
form an innovative, imaginative orchestra that blends sounds from around the
world while combining the modern and the traditional.
www.manhattancamerata.com

Venue:

Drom has an eclectic wine list with wines from expressive vineyards from all
over the world, as well as a full bar. Want to eat while you're there? Drom
serves delicious small and large plates from several countries including Spain,
Italy, Turkey and India.

Where:
Drom Lounge and Restaurant
85 Avenue A (between 5th and 6th streets)
New York, NY 10009
http://www.dromnyc.com/

When:
Friday, October 16th 2009
7:00-10:00pm

Cover:
$10 suggested donation
($8 with RSVP to events_nyc@...)

Please invite your friends and share this event with everyone you know!
http://www.lovingday.org/events-all-year/loving-day-benefit-concert-2009

Thanks very much, and we look forward to seeing you there!

University of Virginia, sociology department, seeks individuals of mixed races,
ages 18-25, to participate in an interview.

Time Required: at least 60 minutes

Payment: $10 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble

This research is part of a sociology dissertation conducted by Virginia
Strmic-Pawl, a University of Virginia graduate student
(http://www.virginia.edu/sociology/).

To participate in the study, you must be between the ages of 18 and 25 and fit
the following requirements.
1. One of your biological parents is White and one of your biological parents is
Asian.
OR
2.  One of your biological parents is part Asian/part White and your other
biological parent is Asian.
OR
3.  One of your biological parents is part Asian/part White and your other
biological parent is White.

Note: Should you choose to participate in the interview, there is a possibility
that you may later be asked to participate in a focus group. Your participation
in this study would be greatly appreciated.  Any information you provide in the
interview will be kept strictly confidential, and you may choose to end your
participation in the study at any point without penalty.

For more information please contact: Virginia Strmic-Pawl, at hvs5c@...
or at 312-972-1920.   IRB SBS # 2009-0057-00

Principal Investigator: Virginia Strmic-Pawl

University of Virginia, sociology department, seeks individuals of mixed races,
ages 18-25, to participate in an interview.

Time Required: at least 60 minutes

Payment: $10 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble

This research is part of a sociology dissertation conducted by Virginia
Strmic-Pawl, a University of Virginia graduate student
(http://www.virginia.edu/sociology/).

To participate in the study, you must be between the ages of 18 and 25 and fit
the following requirements.
1. One of your biological parents is White and one of your biological parents is
Black.
OR
2.  One of your biological parents is part Black/part White and your other
biological parent is Black.
OR
3.  One of your biological parents is part Black/part White and your other
biological parent is White.

Note: Should you choose to participate in the interview, there is a possibility
that you may later be asked to participate in a focus group. Your participation
in this study would be greatly appreciated.  Any information you provide in the
interview will be kept strictly confidential, and you may choose to end your
participation in the study at any point without penalty.

For more information please contact: Virginia Strmic-Pawl, at hvs5c@...
or at 312-972-1920.   IRB SBS # 2009-0057-00

Principal Investigator: Virginia Strmic-Pawl

Hi All,

I'm a multiethnic doctoral student investigating the effects of multiethnicity
(identifying as more than ethnicity) on perceived ethnic discrimination (feeling
as if one has been ethnically discriminated against). Questionnaires for the
study are currently online in English and Spanish, and may be taken anonymously
by any adult. If you or any adult you know would like to participate in this
endeavor, feel free to access and/or forward the study links below. Thank you
for reading!

Respectfully,

James Eron Taylor

A brief description of the study and questionnaires are located in the following
links:

English Version

http://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_b90f4ix6NoU6t2A&SVID=Prod


Spanish Version

http://alliant.qualtrics.com/SE?SID=SV_3luZgrqNIOpfdNW&SVID=Prod

On June 12th, 1967, Richard and Mildred Loving won their
nine year legal battle and the Supreme Court granted
them the right to be married in the state of Virginia.
This victory also legalized interracial relationships
nationwide, overturning hundreds of years of racist laws.

However, racism is not dead.
There is still racial prejudice in our daily lives.
Loving Day is a great way to fight this prejudice
through education, and to build multicultural community.

Join others all over the world in celebrating Loving Day.

Here are some things you can do:

Host a celebration of any size for friends or family:
http://lovingday.org/host-a-celebration

Find a celebration to attend:
http://lovingday.org/find-a-celebration

Spread the word about Loving Day:
http://lovingday.org/spread-the-word

On behalf of all of the volunteers at the Loving
Day Project, we wish you a happy Loving Day!

Loving Day proudly presents the 6th annual
LOVING DAY FLAGSHIP CELEBRATION
in New York City

FREE BBQ: all day long
GET IN FREE: rain or shine
MULTICULTURAL: family friendly

Sunday, June 7th from 3-7pm at Solar 1
East River at 23rd St. in Manhattan

Come celebrate the anniversary of
Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court case
that legalized interracial marriage in the US.

Directions:

SUBWAY: 6 train to 23rd, then M23 bus or walk e. past Ave C & FDR.
Look for Gulf gas station. Or, L train to 1st Ave: walk N. to 23rd

BY CAR: from south, FDR to 20-23 St. exit. Right on Ave C, right
on 23rd almost to Gulf gas station, then service road to Solar 1

RSVP YOUR SPOT: lovingdayparty@...
LEARN MORE ONLINE: http://www.lovingday.org

We're pleased to announce LovingDay.org 2.0,
where you can easily list your Loving Day
Celebration and share your stories instantly!

Just log in or register (it's quick and free),
and share with the global Loving Day community.

Here are some highlights:

* List your Loving Day Celebration (public
or private) and add photos afterwards.
http://www.lovingday.org/list-your-celebration

* Share your story as a multi-ethnic /multi-racial/
multi-cultural individual or inter-racial couple.
http://www.lovingday.org/share

* Find upcoming Loving Day Celebrations,
and check out past Celebrations.
http://www.lovingday.org/find-a-celebration

We've kept all the great resources from the original
site, but with updates and improvements to every page.
Come check it out!
http://www.lovingday.org

Don't forget - Loving Day is only four weeks away!

It's fun and easy to host your own Celebration
of any size with our free Celebration Kit:
http://www.lovingday.org/host-a-celebration

You can also attend a Loving Day Celebration, including the
Flagship Celebration in New York City on Sunday, June 7th.
http://www.lovingday.org/find-a-celebration

We'll keep you posted as new celebrations and
stories come rolling in - including yours!

We're looking forward to sharing Loving Day with you.

Sincerely, the Loving Day Volunteers.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESEARCH STUDY ON THE INNER WORLDS
OF ADULTS WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN AND KOREAN HERITAGES

This is an invitation to participate in a research study designed to explore the
inner worlds of adults with African American and Korean heritages. My name is
Liz Bradshaw and I am an African American and Korean doctoral student in
Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University and this research is part
of my dissertation.

I am seeking potential participants at least 18 years of age with multiple
heritages who have one parent who identifies as African American and another who
identifies as Korean. Participation will involve being interviewed about your
life experiences as an individual of African American and Korean descent.

By conducting this study, I hope to give voice to the stories of people of
African American and Korean descent, stories that have often been silenced or
neglected in the past. If you are interested in participating in this study and
would like to learn more, please contact me by email
(elizabeth.bradshaw@...) or phone (269-352-7407) to receive additional
information. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Liz Bradshaw

Group rate tickets for only $13 (usually $25).

Visit the link below to buy:
http://lovingday.bigcartel.com/

"Best solo show" by the Actor's Repertory,
the play MIXED has been described as the first
truly multi-cultural portrayal of Americans ever.

Finally, here we have the narratives of those
ignored by the U.S. Census for years and who have
fallen through the cracks of the political system.

These stories make the audience understand
what it is to 'be a part of' many cultures
and, simultaneously, to 'belong to' none.

When:
Saturday, March 14, 2009

The show starts at 8pm, and will be
followed by a Q&A with Maya Lilly.
Please join us afterward for drinks
with the artist at Stone Creek Lounge;

Where:
Baruch Performing Arts Center
Engelman Recital Hall
25th St. (bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves.)

Stone Creek Lounge
140 E 27th St (bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves.)

Tickets:
We have group rate tickets
for only $13 (usually $25).

Visit the link below to buy:
http://lovingday.bigcartel.com/

PLEASE NOTE:
You must purchase by Wednesday, March
11th 2009 for this special group rate!

Tickets purchased online will
be waiting for you at the venue.

Loving Day and the NY Mixed Race/Hapa Meetup
are proud to be co-promoting this event.

http://www.lovingday.org
http://biracial.meetup.com/23/

To learn more about the show,
check out the following links:

http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac/
http://www.mayalilly.com

Named "Best solo show" by the Actor's Repertory, the play MIXED has
been described as the first truly multi-cultural portrayal of
Americans ever. Finally, here we have the narratives of those ignored
by the U.S. Census for years; those who have fallen through the cracks
of the political system; those who were once told by doctors that they
might be born "degenerate" or "deformed".  After centuries of
misunderstanding, these stories make the audience understand what it
is to belong to many cultures and, simultaneously, to none.

When:
Saturday, March 14, 2009

The show starts at 8pm, and will be followed by a Q&A with Maya
Please join us afterward for drinks with the artist at Stone Creek Lounge

Where:
Baruch Performing Arts Center
Engelman Recital Hall
25th St. (bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves.)

Stone Creek Lounge
140 E 27th St (bet. 3rd and Lexington Aves.)

Tickets:
We have group rate tickets for only $13 (usually $25).

Click the link below to buy:
http://lovingday.bigcartel.com/

PLEASE NOTE:
You must purchase by Wednesday, March 11th 2009 for this special group
rate!

Tickets purchased online will be waiting for you at the venue.

Loving Day and the NY Mixed Race/Hapa Meetup are proud to be
co-promoting this event.
http://www.lovingday.org
http://biracial.meetup.com/23/

To learn more about the show, check out the following links:
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/bpac/
http://www.mayalilly.com

We want everyone to know about a
great multiracial conference happening
at Harvard during the end of February.

It's being organized by Harvard Hapa
and Swirl Boston, and there will
be a lot of great speakers.

Loving Day is proud to promote this event.

The conference is FREE - but please
RSVP with the link below so they
know how many people to expect:

http://hapa.eventbrite.com/

The program is below. See you there!

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So ... what are you, anyway?

Harvard University
Boylston Hall
2/28/09

Program of Events:

11:00am

Opening Remarks
Harvard HAPA, SwirlBoston
Fong Auditorium

Asian Americans and Acceptance/
Exclusion of Multiracial Asians

Professor Karen Suyemoto
Fong Auditorium (UMass, Boston)

12:00pm

Let's Rap: Politickin' on
Blasian Identities in Hip-Hop

John Tawa
Fong Auditorium

1:00pm

Lunch
Ticknor Lounge

2:00pm

Discussion Group:

Says Who?
Empowering Biracial/
Multiracial Women Identities

Lindsey West
Ticknor Lounge

Multiracial College Students and Organizations

Professor Sam Museus (UMass Boston)
Fong Auditorium

3:00pm

The Multiracial Movement

Professor Kimberly McClain DaCosta (Harvard)
Fong Auditorium

4:00pm

Panel: Multiracial Experiences

Professors Peter Kiang and Ping-Ann Addo
(UMass Boston), Pete Shungu Fong Auditorium

5:00pm

Live Music

(Pete Shungu)Afro DZ Ak and Adam Payne
Fong Auditorium

5:30pm

Closing Remarks

Harvard HAPA, SwirlBoston
Fong Auditorium

9:00pm

Afterparty (college ID required)
Pforzheimer House Belltower (we'll help!)

Directions:

Boylston hall is the big gray
building located just inside
Harvard Yard off of Mass Ave.
Use Boylston gate (across Mass. Ave
from Yenching restaurant) or Widener
gate (across Mass. Ave from Q-doba).
Boylston hall is the building with
cobblestones, tables and chairs outside.

Happy Valentine's Day (the second most "loving" day of the year) - from all of
the volunteers at Loving Day! If you've got a significant other, we hope you're
celebrating all that's unique and wonderful about each other.

If you're looking to meet someone (as many of us are), just think of how many
different cultures and ethnicities there are in the world - including yours.
Then, think of how many of those people could be right for you. That's a lot of
fish in the sea. Just stay open to the
unexpected today - you never know! And if that doesn't work out, Loving Day
Celebrations just happen to be a great place to meet new people, too. Host your
own this year, or attend one of ours:

http://www.lovingday.org/holiday.htm

The largest west coast Loving Day celebration kicks off the 2nd
Annual Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival on June 12, 2009.
The Festival celebrates storytelling of the 'Mixed Racial
and Cultural Experience' and brings together innovative
artists, film and book lovers, and families for two days
of writing and film workshops, readings, film screenings,
a special family event and live performance
by talented comedians, musicians and actors.
All events are free and open to the public.
For schedule information visit www.mxroots.org

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING FILM, LITERARY,
WORKSHOP, VENDOR TABLE AND EVENT SUBMISSIONS.

For more information, visit:  www(dot)mxroots(dot)org

Thank you,

Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival
www(dot)mxroots(dot)org
mxrootsfest(at)gmail(dot)com

Here is a commentary on the MLK Holiday as offered by
Mixed-Race writer  (who is also of African-American Ethicity ),
Laura Parker Castoro  -- at a blog that features her published works.

         

There are so many emotions tied
to this holiday this year of 2009.

As a writer of African-American and biracial characters
in LOVE ON THE LINE, I've been thinking about
what the holiday has meant in years past.

What rose to the top of my thoughts is this:
it's not so much about the past,
it's about our present and future.

This year, finally, the holiday will take its
rightful place as an "American Holiday,"
not just one added for African-Americans.

Among the many things that the election of
President Obama has done for this nation of
peoples is to offer us a chance to be Americans first.

In doing so, Dr. King becomes an
American hero, first and foremost.

He helped our country move past its most
shameful history to strive for the best we can be.

Are we all glad that slavery and segregation and
nationalized hatred have been abolished?

Of course we are.

All Americans can take pride in that achievement,
just as we do in any American victory, be it an
Olympic champion or a walk on the moon.
We smile and say, "An American did that. One of us!"

Obama's election is, simply put,
the spirit of equality put into action.

That doesn't mean that many of us don't still
wrestle with what it means to be American
versus being a member of a particular ethnic or
social or even religious group within our greater society.

In LOVE ON THE LINE, my character Thea Morgan,
a light-skinned African-American wife, business
woman, and mother, struggles with the issue
of her identity as not been "seen" as black
enough in both her personal and business life.

Her biracial daughter Jesse, has similar,
yet different, issues to resolve.

Can you be part of two equal halves?
Should you choose?
Should you have to?

These are very real personal dramas that occur everyday
all over the U. S. I worked from my own experience as
a light-skinned African-American, as well as those of
many different people I know of many backgrounds.

Just as Jesse and Thea work out how to live their
best lives, my hope is that we all come to accept
that with all our differences, and interests, and
ways of expressing ourselves, we truly are, at
the end of every day, one nation, indivisible.

Happy Birthday, Dr. King. Happy New Year, America.

How do you feel about this
holiday and what it represents?

Do you think that personal struggles, and
we all have them, reflect national attitudes?

Or is it just part of growing up for each
of us to have to try to define ourselves
against the culture in which we grow up?

I'd really love to hear your thoughts on these
very provocative and important issues.

~~~~~  Laura Castoro



   
 

SOURCE: http://avonromanceblog.blogspot.com/