Tom Rico
Michigan Rallies in Solidarity with Wisconsin Workers, Unions
Below are scenes from the February 26, 2011, solidarity rally in support of Wisconsin workers and unions, and in support of bargaining rights in general. All 41 photos from the Peace Education Center’s alternative media news coverage of the event can be viewed here. Video recorded interviews from rally participants can be viewed here. A [...]
Mid-Michigan Peace Activists Stand in Solidarity with Egyptian Citizens’ Democracy Movement
At today’s weekly peace vigil, Mid-Michigan peace and justice activists stood in solidarity with Egyptian citizen and the peaceful democracy movement in that country. Below is a video news report from the Lansing State Journal, which includes statements from Nawal Chatas of Egypt, Peace Education Center Co-Chair Tom Rico and GLNAWI’s Ken Harrow. Below is [...]
WARM THE HEART KNIT-A-THON: Knitting for Community, Peaceful Planet on February 12, 2011
Knitters from Mid-Michigan will gather from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011, to knit together and make items to benefit young adults at Child and Family Services of Lansing. The Knit-a-Thon will be held at Perspective2, 319 East Grand River Ave. in Lansing, Michigan’s Old Town. The Mid-Michigan Knitting Guild and the [...]
Peace Education Center Announces Local Youth Event, “World Friendship Day”
The Peace Education Center and local community organizations will hold “World Friendship Day,” a free, fun-filled educational event for Mid-Michigan middle school students on Saturday, February 19, 2011 in East Lansing. The event will provide an opportunity for youth to connect with people of diverse backgrounds while exploring issues of peace, diversity, and tolerance. The [...]
A Peace Community’s Photo Retrospective: 2010 – 2011
These photos are from actions in which the Peace Education Center either sponsored, co-sponsored, participated, or covered as alternative media. JANUARY 2010 Charlie Nash at the 432nd straight peace vigil on 8 January 2010 at the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Michigan since 9/11. FEBRUARY 2010 Peace rally and vigil in Lansing, Michigan to mark [...]
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