Category Archives: Advocacy Issues

Divine Light-Holders (needed!)

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogging grid after having surgery last week & tending to her flu-bug infested brother this week. Unfortunately, some of his germy symptoms matriculated & now sis has it, too. So for today, here’s something previously … Continue reading →

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World Water Day: Water! Water! Water!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Virginia

As we commemorate World Water Day 2018 there is certainly much to celebrate. Since this day began 25 years ago many more people (2 billion) have access to safe water globally. However, 11% of the world’s population still do not have … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day: A Photo Celebration

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Virginia

Today we celebrate women & women’s rights as International Women’s Day highlights our progress and how to press for more amidst continued challenges around the world. I am blessed to have many amazing women who impacted my life & to have … Continue reading →

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Extremists for Love

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Virginia

Today we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., an extraordinary man who led a movement of change, who dreamed segregated Americans could become a ‘symphony of brotherhood’ working, praying & struggling together in peaceful equality. We commemorate his … Continue reading →

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10 December: Human Rights for ALLLLLLLLLL!!

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Virginia

It’s December 10th, the day the world sets aside to highlight human rights. Once again, here’s Virginia’s Advent post-a-day Human Rights blog. We often think of the lack of human rights in faraway places, but this year there are many … Continue reading →

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#MeToo

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Virginia

Social media feeds have been buzzing with the hashtag #MeToo, a movement started 10 years ago by activist Tarana Burke that catapulted into global attention this week with actress Alyssa Milano’s tweet to ‘give people a sense of the magnitude … Continue reading →

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The Movie ‘All Saints’ – Uniting Hearts, Inspiring Hearts

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Virginia

After catching the trailer for “All Saints” before Valerian awhile back (a great flick BTW), I made a beeline to see this movie tonight. A closing church, refugees, drama and… John Corbett in the main role as Rev. Michael Spurlock, … Continue reading →

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Charlottesville: Standing Against Hatred

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Virginia

Here in Virginia our hearts are wobbling after senseless bigoted violence pounded the city of Charlottesville. Nestled in beautiful Shenandoah and Blue Ridge Appalachian mountains, this is where Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. I spent four years as … Continue reading →

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World Refugee Day 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Virginia

20 June is World Refugee Day. There are over 65 million refugees and internally displaced people around the world today. Imagine if you had minutes to leave your home fleeing violence and bombs – what would you take with you? … Continue reading →

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…earth day inspiration…

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Virginia

It’s Earth Day 2017: a day to give thanks for our truly amazing planet… … and consider all that needs doing to protect it from imploding. Today our planet Earth faces huge climate change challenges, environmental degradation of natural resources, … Continue reading →

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