North Dakota Human Rights Coalition
Working to effect change so that all people in North Dakota enjoy full human rights
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Programs Announcements Updates Resources January 23, 2003 Hello members and friends of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition!
In this week’s PAUR Report:
********************************************* 1.) Fargo Forum Articles on Diversity and Human Rights Other views: Diversity is a component of ‘Saving
North Dakota’ http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=25953 John Calvert doesn’t like North Dakota State University’s diversity efforts (“Diversity not about education,” Jan. 10 Forum). Neither does Terry DeVine (Jan. 12 Forum). As members of the NDSU Diversity Council, we would like to present another point of view. We think diversity is all about education and, for that matter, all about Saving North Dakota. F-M grows more diverse: Award winners urge
fighting for justice http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=26194 A true civil rights activist never rests. He or she forges ahead, trying to extend equality to every corner of their community. Fargo board backs forming Human Rights Commission http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=26203 The Fargo City Commission will support the concept of creating a Human Rights Commission in North Dakota. City commissioners voted 3-2 Monday night in favor of the idea, although they hadn’t reviewed actual proposed legislation. Human relationships top priority, author says http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=26165 All of us – the average citizens of America – are the architects of this nation. And it’s a nation built on human relationships and hope. That’s the message Clifton Taulbert delivered Sunday night in Moorhead. It’s no coincidence that his theme was sounded the evening before America marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who advanced the cause of civil rights. A coalition of Moorhead educational, government and cultural groups sponsored Taulbert’s talk before 300-plus people at Concordia College’s Memorial Auditorium. Taulbert used his experiences growing up in the segregated rural south – the Mississippi Delta, to be exact – as a launching point to encourage people to focus on human relationships. Those relationships, he said, are the basis of progress and better communities. Fit for a King? Fargo woman sees street value in
honoring civil rights icon http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=25959 Janeen Kobrinsky puts her talent where her mouth is. As she did last year, she will be master of ceremonies and perform at Monday’s celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Fargo Theatre. The one-hour event will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Kobrinsky, a member of Fargo’s Human Relations Commission, recently proposed naming a Fargo street after King. Bill worries gay families http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=26265 BISMARCK – Gay families asked legislators Tuesday to not pass a bill they say legalizes discrimination against them should they want to adopt children. But the sponsor said it’s a religious freedom bill. Senate Bill 2188 would prevent the state from denying an adoption agency license to organizations refusing to facilitate adoptions that violate its religious or moral convictions. In North Dakota, all the adoption agencies are private groups that obtain a state license to operate. There are six such agencies, four of which are affiliated with a religious denomination. One nondenominational agency is inactive, said opponents of the bill. Human rights patrons honored http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=26002 Thirteen people will receive Human Rights Awards from the city of Moorhead on Tuesday. Rev. Clay Ellingson, Rosie Gonzalez, Susan Halvorson, Minh Tran, Dale Johnson, Louis Ochoa, Jr., Elizabeth Swee, Stacie Loegering, Sandra Berlin, Jesse Rapp, Darren Leno, and David and Lois Smedstad were recognized for significant contributions to human rights in Moorhead in the past year. “We have an incredible number of people living in the community that do a lot day in and day out to help those who are disadvantaged, those whose rights may not be as respected as others,” said Brian Arett, chairman of the Moorhead Human Rights Commission, the organization that chose the award-winners. Recipients will be honored with a reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Moorhead Center Mall fountain area. The awards, given in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, will be presented at the Moorhead City Council meeting following the reception.
********************************************* 2.) An Invitation to The People’s Diversity Forum Grand OpeningIt is with great pleasure that you are invited to the Grand Opening of The People’s Diversity Forum, a recently established, non-profit group that offers partnership and friendship and supports diversity and human right issues to all people in our community. Your interest in diversity enforcement and support of our mission is welcome. We offer a variety of services including a computer cluster for public use, youth empowerment, and public awareness programs. The Grand Opening will be held on Saturday, January 25th, 2003 at 2:00 pm at the Wesley Center located at 109 Ninth Street South, Fargo, ND, east of the First United Methodist Church. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact David Ideele – 701/237-0521, or IdeeleDavid@hotmail.com ********************************************* 3.) Free Online Tax Preparation for Some AmericansIf you make $27,000 or less, you can prepare and file your federal and state taxes online for free. The Quicken Tax Freedom Project was started last year. Your organization constituents that you work with may be eligible. An Intuit spokesperson was in Bismarck to promote their project last year and the website says they are still offering this service. Go to: www.quicken.com/freedom The Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation is pleased to offer free online tax preparation and filing to hard working Americans and their families who have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $27,000 or less, or who are eligible to claim the federal Earned Income Tax ********************************************* 4.) North Dakota Progressive Coalition Sponsors Forum with Area LegislatorsThe North Dakota Progressive Coalition and our member
organizations are sponsoring a Forum with Area Legislators. Please help spread
the word! ********************************************* 5.) Sisters of the Presentation at Sacred Heart Convent Presents “Peace Studies”Sr. Yvonne Nelson has begun a Peace Studies program at Sacred Heart convent and the following lectures will take place at Presentation Center through May 30: January 24: "Spirituality of Peacemaking - Nature, Identification and Dialogue" Professor Don McKanan, Theologian, St. John's University, Collegeville, MN February 28: "Just War Theory" Professor David Cloutier, Theologian, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN April 4: "Conflict Management" Professor James Antes, Psychologist, UND, Grand Forks April 25: "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" Deb Boyer, School Counselor, L.E. Berger Elementary, West Fargo May 30: "Peace through Music" Sister Claudia Nelson, Liturgist, Presentation Center, Fargo. All events will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. No registration is necessary. A free will offering can be taken at the door, and is appreciated. For further information contact Sister Yvonne Nelson: 701-237-4857 or email to ynelsonpbvm@hotmail.com ********************************************* 6.) Legislative Forums – Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and F-M Chamber of CommerceThe League of Women Voters/Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring legislative forums on the following dates. This is your opportunity to let your state legislators know what is important to you on the laws that they are considering in this legislative session and to find out what is important to them. Mark your calendars; we'll have questions ready for you to ask on support for the proposed North Dakota Commission on Human Rights and other progressive issues! (More information on the proposed North Dakota Commission on Human Rights is available at http://www.ndhrc.org/fact_sheets.htm. Fargo AreaAt Fargo City Commission Room City Hall 200 3rd St. North - Fargo
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2003 Saturday, February 15, 2003 Saturday, March 1, 2003 Saturday, March 15, 2003 Saturday, March 29, 2003
West Fargo AreaAt: Room 112c West Fargo High School 801 9th St. E. - West Fargo
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15 Saturday, March 15 Saturday, April 12 ********************************************* ***Member Reminder*** Please keep us in mind for your group or church social action/social justice meetings! We’d be happy to provide a presentation at a meeting or provide newsletter articles for your organizations. ********************************************* Do you have a Program, Announcement, Update or Resource that you would like shared on our weekly PAUR report? If so, please send an email to LesaCaskey@NDHRC.org and we will do our best to accommodate you. If you are not a member of NDHRC yet, what are you waiting for? Sign up now! On-line or by mail, it's all set at: http://www.ndhrc.org/membership.htm Not getting the PAUR Report directly in your email? It's so easy to be added to the PAUR mailing list! Email HumanRights@NDHRC.org If you have received this email in error, or would like to be removed From the PAUR Report mailing list, please send an email to LesaCaskey@NDHRC.org for immediate assistance. |
North Dakota Human Rights Coalition P.O. Box 1961 Fargo, North Dakota 58107-1961 Phone: (701) 239-9323 Fax: (701) 478-4452 Email: humanrights@ndhrc.org
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