A Light For Peace Shone Bright In Brooklyn - Pathmakers To Peace 2018
Dec 6, 2018—
It was an evening to remember.
Friends and supporters of Brooklyn For Peace filled into Brooklyn's historic Plymouth Church to enjoy a festive evening of good food and drink. But also to mingle with old friends and meet new ones. They came to support the 34-year old peace and justice organization and to be the wind behind its sails as it continues to meet the challenges of these difficult times.
After a delicious and plentiful buffet, the event began with a warm welcome by the church's spiritual leader, Rev. Brett Younger. This year the group honored leading Pathmakers To Peace as they have done in each year past. But before that, we welcomed special guests who arrived unannounced but who were enthusiastically welcomed as champions in Congress against the Trump agenda. Both Congress members Yvette Clarke and Nydia Velázquez rose and delivered passionate, remarks, pledging to stand firm on behalf of peace and to defend immigrants and refugees from the cruel policies of the Trump Administration. They spoke of the difficult battles ahead but also pointed out that the newly-elected majority in the House, with its numerous new women members, would make their ability to fight back more effectivel The presence of these two members of Congress was a tribute, many felt, to Brooklyn For Peace's status as a long-standing and effective voice for peace and progress in our Brooklyn communities.
This year's honorees were—
Make The Road, New York - a true champion that serves and protects immigrants and refugees with a focus on Latinos who are facing attacks from the Trump policies. The award was accepted by Chloe Tribich who spoke on their behalf.
Next was Rebecca Wilkomerson, the Chair of Jewish Voice For Peace, an outstanding organization that has grown exponentially in recent years, filling its ranks with newly-active youth, particularly young Jews. They stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine in demanding a just and fair peace in the Mid East and reject the idea that being Jewish is synonymous with supporting the extremist and anti-human policies of Netanyahu and his government.
The last honoree was Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor People's Campaign, which, in a reprise of Dr. King's 1968 campaign, has launched a movement for a"moral revival" in the country, demanding the shifting of priorities away from greed and war and toward meeting the urgent needs of the American people, particularly those who suffer the injustice and degradation of endemic poverty. Theoharris made a moving speech that wove together all the themes of the various struggles taking place in today's difficult period.
Many thought that this event was one of the finest and most uplifting the organization has sponsored over the years. The feelings of camaraderie and solidarity in a festive atmosphere of bonhomie, lifted people's spirits and determination to continue the fight for a better country and world. Onwards!
Read MoreIt was an evening to remember.
Friends and supporters of Brooklyn For Peace filled into Brooklyn's historic Plymouth Church to enjoy a festive evening of good food and drink. But also to mingle with old friends and meet new ones. They came to support the 34-year old peace and justice organization and to be the wind behind its sails as it continues to meet the challenges of these difficult times.
After a delicious and plentiful buffet, the event began with a warm welcome by the church's spiritual leader, Rev. Brett Younger. This year the group honored leading Pathmakers To Peace as they have done in each year past. But before that, we welcomed special guests who arrived unannounced but who were enthusiastically welcomed as champions in Congress against the Trump agenda. Both Congress members Yvette Clarke and Nydia Velázquez rose and delivered passionate, remarks, pledging to stand firm on behalf of peace and to defend immigrants and refugees from the cruel policies of the Trump Administration. They spoke of the difficult battles ahead but also pointed out that the newly-elected majority in the House, with its numerous new women members, would make their ability to fight back more effectivel The presence of these two members of Congress was a tribute, many felt, to Brooklyn For Peace's status as a long-standing and effective voice for peace and progress in our Brooklyn communities.
This year's honorees were—
Make The Road, New York - a true champion that serves and protects immigrants and refugees with a focus on Latinos who are facing attacks from the Trump policies. The award was accepted by Chloe Tribich who spoke on their behalf.
Next was Rebecca Wilkomerson, the Chair of Jewish Voice For Peace, an outstanding organization that has grown exponentially in recent years, filling its ranks with newly-active youth, particularly young Jews. They stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine in demanding a just and fair peace in the Mid East and reject the idea that being Jewish is synonymous with supporting the extremist and anti-human policies of Netanyahu and his government.
The last honoree was Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor People's Campaign, which, in a reprise of Dr. King's 1968 campaign, has launched a movement for a"moral revival" in the country, demanding the shifting of priorities away from greed and war and toward meeting the urgent needs of the American people, particularly those who suffer the injustice and degradation of endemic poverty. Theoharris made a moving speech that wove together all the themes of the various struggles taking place in today's difficult period.
Many thought that this event was one of the finest and most uplifting the organization has sponsored over the years. The feelings of camaraderie and solidarity in a festive atmosphere of bonhomie, lifted people's spirits and determination to continue the fight for a better country and world. Onwards!
