Tag Archives: justice

“Amazing Grace”. . . . . .Inspirational Power of Words. . . . . .

Posted on August 16, 2015 by annetbell

William Wilberforce is the protagonist  of this film. Wait?  Didn’t John Newton write “Amazing Grace?” Yes, he did after his life as a slave ship captain, being imprisoned as a slave himself, and a life changing  conversion.  In the film … Continue reading →

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The Horror Needs to Be Told

Posted on March 3, 2015 by annetbell

  After this horrible rape and murder, there were many protests in India.  We arrived with the first group of students  just weeks afterwards.  The victim was Jyoti Singh, a 23 year old medical student who planned using her life … Continue reading →

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333 Slaves Rescued in Second Largest Operation in IJM History

Posted on February 23, 2015 by annetbell

International Justice Mission is doing such wonderful work all over the world, but of late  they have been especially successful in India.  The new government has been very open  inviting IJM  to  join Indian  attorneys, social workers, and the police. … Continue reading →

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Monday Music, “Falling Slowly” from “Once”, the film

Posted on February 16, 2015 by annetbell

This is not a current film. but was out in 2007 and I thought a good contrast to “50 Shades of Grey) which was just released.  “Once ”  touched me on several levels.  The music  is a haunting and a … Continue reading →

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The First Question ?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by annetbell

The First Question This Teacher Asks Her Kindergarteners Every Morning Is Heartbreaking BY ALICE GOMSTYN | POSTED 3 DAYS AGO About a decade ago, I stood in a high school English classroom, trying my best to give an exciting speech … Continue reading →

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Michael Brown’s Father Pleads for Peace

Posted on November 22, 2014 by annetbell

Michael Brown’s father is urging Ferguson protesters to remain peaceful ahead of the grand jury’s announcement.  A father’s plea for nonviolence to honor his son is painfully  clear.  

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Fair Trade Market in Upstate New York

Posted on November 19, 2014 by annetbell

  This is a wonderful opportunity for you to find special, unique handmade items from around the world.  The artists who created them, will  benefit as well from the “fair market” wages they will be paid instead of pennies they … Continue reading →

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“Stolen Innocence” Documentary Film

Posted on September 13, 2014 by annetbell

This article and video tells of  a not uncommon problem in India.  Sex trafficking is a horrendous fact of life for poor girls and families everywhere, even in the wealthy west. People in power and wealth acting with impunity is … Continue reading →

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Mumbai Gang Rape:Death Sentence by Hanging for Convicted Repeat Indian Rapists

Posted on April 6, 2014 by annetbell

From BBC News India 4 April, 2014 A court in India has sentenced three men to hang, under a new law which carries the death penalty for those convicted of multiple sexual assaults. The men were convicted of raping a … Continue reading →

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Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink

Posted on October 21, 2013 by annetbell

This Wednesday is the discussion over lunch of our book group.  It is  our selection for  discussion this month.   The author is a medical doctor and award winning      journalist named Sheri Fink.  This is a book which struggles … Continue reading →

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