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Dr. Amilia Platts Boynton Robinson to be Presiding Elder at the Peacemaker Honoree Ceremony
Dr. Amilia Platts Boynton Robinson, “A living legend of justice, love and peace,” will be the “Presiding Elder” for the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace – Peacemakers Honoree Ceremony. At 100 years young, Queen Mother Amilia Platts Boynton Robinson, has dedicated 10 decades to the liberation and freedom of her people. She is quoted as saying, “Hate destroys from within.” From a teenager initiated into the voting rights movement to “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama, and beyond, Queen Mother Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton Robinson has forged a path to freedom and justice that we are honored to follow.
We are honored beyond words to have Dr. Amelia Platts Boynton Robinson be our “Presiding Elder” for our “Peacemakers Honoree Ceremony”. She represents the love, courage and wisdom we seek to embody as we walk to change the world, one step at a time. Says Audri Scott Williams, Visionkeeper for the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace.
Join us on 11-11-11 at 7pm @ Morehouse College, Merrill Hall, Rm 111, 830 West-View Dr., SW Atlanta, GA 30314 to honor peacemakers from around the country who exemplify the “servant/leader” working to heal and strengthen our beloved communities across America. Our host for the evening is M-WISE of Morehouse College.
To read Queen Mother’s biography, click on the link:
http://gatewayeducationinc.com/boynton_house_preservation.html
We appreciate the support of: Peace Tea, Uline, Peace Pilgrim and Morehouse College for the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace – Peacemakers Honoree Ceremony.
13 Moon Walk 4 Peace Completes its Epic 13 Month Walk for Peace
13 Moon Walk 4 Peace Completes its Epic 13 Month Walk for Peace,
a walk that has taken them across the country to over sixty communities across America,
in Atlanta, GA on 11-11-11 (Nov.11, 2011) at the King Center.
Peace Walkers invite people from the community of Atlanta and surrounding areas, as well as across the nation to Walk A Mile 4 Peace. Walk the final miles with the Peace Walkers into Atlanta. The intention for the walk is to “awaken the heart of America” by giving voice to the voiceless and visibility to the invisible. Contact David DeFebo for daily updates to our schedule and actual walk routes. Walk A Mile or more with the Walkers:
Monday, Nov. 7th : A 7 mile day, beginning at Suwanee at Buford Hwy toward Russell Street
Tues, Nov, 8th : A 7 mile day, beginning at Pleasant Hill Road and Buford HWY
Wed, Nov 9th : A 5 mile day, beginning at Jimmy Carter Blvd and Buford NWY
Thurs, Nov 10th: A total of a 5 mile day, beginning at Pinetree Shopping Center on Buford, NWY
The final leg of the 13 month 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace begins at 10AM on Friday, Nov 11thbeginning at Freedom Park on Moreland Ave past the Jimmy Carter Center to The King Center. Walkers will gather at 9:30am and the walk will start promptly at 10am. It is important that we are on time as the police escort for rolling street closures as we walk will have a specific schedule.
*Honorees and special quest staying at the hotel, the bus will be leaving the hotel at 8:30am.
Our estimated arrival at the King Center is 11:00 am. We will join together at 11:11 am, with others all over the world, to pray for peace and healing in our communities, around the country and the world. This is a great moment for the transformation of humanity and the ushering in of a golden age of peace, love, and renewal. We will participate in a tour of the King Center at the conclusion of the walk. For those returning to the hotel, the bus will depart at 1pm. There will be a late lunch/ early dinner served at the Asian Buffet across from the hotel beginning at 2:30pm. The cost is $7 for all you can eat. Honorees will be the guest of the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace.
Please eat and return to the hotel for some rest as this is a full day. The bus will depart from the hotel at 6pm for the Honoree Ceremony.
11-11-11 Peacemakers Honorees Recognition Ceremony from 7pm – 10pm. Peacemakers from around the country and Atlanta, GA will be recognized as Peacemaker Heroes in communities across America. Our Peacemaker Heroes are making a difference by: Helping those in need in their communities; Preserving tradition and culture; Giving voice to the voiceless and visibility to the invisible; and Creating a sustainable future with reverence for Mother Earth. The program will take place at Morehouse College, Merrill Hall, Rm 111, 830 West-View Dr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
*Honorees and special quest staying at the hotel, the bus will be leaving the hotel at 6pm.
11-12-11 The Peace Walkers are sponsoring a “Sleep Out”to raise awareness of homelessness in Atlanta and across the country. Times and locations will be announced. According the Metro Atlanta Taskforce for the Homeless:
- The fastest growing group of homeless people is children under 9 years of age.
- Atlanta is the poorest city in the U.S. for children – more children in Atlanta live in poverty than in any other city.
- 48% of all the children in Atlanta in poverty live in families with annual incomes of less than $15,000 a year.
- For children under age 6 living in female-headed families with no spouse present, the poverty rate is 58.8%.
* 11-11-11 Peace Walkers Honoree Rev. Albert Sampson, Senior Pastor at Fernwood United Methodist Church of Chicago, IL, the only African American Church with a Department of Agriculture, and the founder of the George Washington Carver F.A.R.M. nonprofit organization. He is also the only SCLC minister ordained by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will speak at Morehouse from 5pm to 6pm on his unique approach to quality, affordable food from southern farmers to urban communities. Location: Morehouse College, Merrill Hall, Rm 111, 830 West-View Dr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30314. This program is sponsored by the M-WISE Farm Initiative
Accommodations for our out of town Honorees & Guests:
We have chosen a hotel in Stone Mountain, GA, for the peacemaker honorees and their guests. To make your reservations contact the Country Inn & Suites, at 1852 Rockbridge Rd., Stone Mountain, GA. 30087. Phone # 770- 465-6515. We have blocked off a group of rooms under the name of 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace, with a discount rate of $79 plus tax, for 1-4 people per room. If you want to share a room and need a person(s) to share the room, we will provide a list of names and numbers. This rate includes a complete breakfast, not just continental; the use of a private meeting room for our group from 2:00-4:00 on Friday, & 8:00-4:00 on Saturday. The hotel has an indoor pool, and is in walking distance to several restaurants and stores.
If you are in need of airport pickup and drop-off, please email Karen Watson at her email address mailto:karenwatson714@yahoo.com, with cell phone number, dates, airline, flight number and number in party. All pickups will be curbside outside of the baggage claim area for your airline. Please make sure to notify Karen, at the above email, if there are any changes to your flights. If you need to speak with her personally her number is 334-596-3756.
We would like to thank the following for their support: City of Atlanta, Friends of Peace Pilgrim, PEACE Tea, Spirit of Truth Foundation, M-WISE Farm Initiative of Morehouse College, City of Atlanta, all of our honorees and special guests, and the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace Team!
From the trail…
We were in our RV’s, at a campground in the middle of New Jersey, when we experienced the earthquake of August 23rd. Our stay in Philadelphia was cut short due to the arrival of Hurricane Irene on the 27th. We did manage to make a peace pole for the lovely, old, Quaker Church in Downington, PA with the words Peace, Simplicity, Tolerance, and Integrity. Another pole was planted in a peace garden at the North Light Community Center for children in Philadelphia, with the words Peace, Service, Action, and Commitment. We packed up and drove to a safe shelter to weather the storm in Elkton, Maryland.
We arrived on time in Baltimore on August 31, where we showed the Grandmother’s film at
Sid McNairy’s Lifeline Yoga Studio. On Sept. 2, we had a walk-a-mile-for-peace through an inner city neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore. Several community members joined us as we planted a peace pole at the Westport Community Center, with the words Peace, Family, Understanding, and Responsibility. We did a water healing ceremony on the Patapsaco River that day, too.
Sept 3, we all participated in an Interfaith Dialogue at One God, One Thought Church in Northwest Baltimore. After a great day of sharing peace stories, we planted a peace pole there with the words, Peace, Love, Life, and Prosperity.
On the road by 8am Sunday morning, Sept.4, to go to Washington DC. The 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace team was asked to lead the Sri Baba Walk for Values around the Washington Monument and the Capitol vicinity. Between 700 to 1000 beautiful people walked in a well-organized line, demonstrating the spiritual principles of peace, love, right-conduct, truth, and non-violence. It felt like a powerful healing energy. The walk ended at the outdoor Sylvan Theatre, where Audri gave an inspiring 15 minute speech, which concluded with her joining with Baba Rasd to sing “Pass the Peace”. The joyful frequency continued to rise as Audri was presented an award from the Sri Baba Foundation. A beautiful, memorable day! On Friday, Sept.9, we presented a peace pole to Ballou High School, where we attended a “Harambe”class (meaning going into the darkness to bring out the light) with Baba Rasd’s students. The words on the pole were Peace, Love, Excellence, and Harambe. Our stay in DC concluded with a great workshop by Mikuak Rai on Navigating Earth Changes, as he shared his knowledge of the Mayan Calender.
Message 6 from the Grandmothers of the 4 Directions
Audri Scott Williams, peace walker and vision keeper of the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace shares a message from the Grandmothers of the 4 Directions.
Walk for Values USA
On September 4, 2011, the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace participated in the Walk for Values USA in Washington, DC. It was a walk centered in truth, right conduct, peace, love and nonviolence as the human values that shape the way we think, feel, and behave. When these values are not expressed, the result is anger, distrust, fear, suffering, disrespect, crime, corporate greed, environmental degradation, and violence. When they are expressed, the result is kindness, compassion, honesty, empathy, tolerance, generosity, forgiveness and a sense of security. These human values are universal and transcend the barriers of race, religion, culture, and ethnicity. They are the pillars of every society. Audri was the guest speaker.
peace talks with heal thyself
Join Audri Scott Williams for PEACE Talks on Life Conversations Radio every Friday from 12noon to 1pm (EDT). You can listen in or join the conversation by calling in on 347-426-3346 or by the internet at www.lifeconversationsradio.com.
This Friday, August 26th, Audri’s guests will be: Mary Woods and David DeFebo, founders of HealThySelf, a small company providing holistic products, education and services. David has a Masters degree in Integrative Health Science and has managed health food stores for over 25 years. Mary is the author of the inspirational book “The Heart of the Matter,” and a Wellness Coach. David and Mary met while working in Freshlife, a natural products health store in Williamsport, PA and married in 2004. They created HealThySelf as a vehicle for their holistic offerings. Mary and David have been fully engaged with the 13 Moon Walk 4 Peace since October, 2010.
an update from the trail…
the 13 moon walk 4 peace team in harlem
Wow —what a journey!!
June 26 – We arrived at Unity Church of Cleveland to plant a peace pole in the front yard of the church with the words Peace, Love, Joy, and Spirit. We gathered with the congregation and sang, “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me”. The Sunday school teacher held up my book, “The Heart of the Matter” during the church service and read excerpts from it. He said they would use my book to teach the class. Interestingly, I sold 13 copies while there in Cleveland.
July 10 – Another peace pole planting at the Unity of Cincinnati with the words Peace, Love, Serve, and Transform. Our arrival at the church on this day was an interesting synchronicity in that it was also the Sunday that the community voted 79-80 to remove the church’s minister. We were present for the congregation’s healing circle, and prayed for peace and reconciliation amongst the divided congregation.
In between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, we stayed with some great folks from the organization, “Footprints for Peace”. We were guided to visit an ancient sacred site in Locust Grove, OH, called Serpent Mound. It is considered to be one of the finest effigy mounds in North America and the largest in the world, it felt like another significant power point along the journey.
July 23 – We arrive in Pittsburgh, aka Peaceburgh, to attend a group PGH – Peaceful Gathering Hands with our dynamic host and flowetry artist, Phil Osophical.
July 24 – We planted a peace pole at the Unity Church of Pittsburgh with the words, Peace, Love, Understanding, and Joy. Audri gave the Sunday sermon called; “Ascension Tension” and the rest of the team gave an afternoon workshop called, “The Peaceful Convergence”. That evening, we had an auspicious water healing ceremony at the convergence of the four rivers known as The Point. We are joined by several others in the community in our healing circle, including a blue vase of sacred waters from around the world and a crystal skull that was recently gifted to Pittsburgh by Indigenous Grandmother Flordemayo.
July 25 – The morning began with a radio interview followed by our Walk-a Mile for Peace down Penn St. to The Cathedral of Hope. We toured the enormous and elaborate Cathedral and walked a labyrinth inside. That evening, we walked another labyrinth in another church, that was made of corn kernels under the instruction of a Mayan elder. It was also the Mayan day out of time. As we walked the “Skywalker” labyrinth with candles, bells, and tuning forks, he told us our assignment was to be joyful, so we raised the frequency with dancing, laughter, and great fun!
July 26 – New Year’s Day of the Mayan 13 moon calendar was another auspicious day. We were guided to Farmington, PA. to visit the sacred site of the white buffalo, Thunder, and his sister, the black buffalo, Lightening, symbols of the sacred masculine and feminine, as well as Native American prophecy.
white buffalo
August 1- The 13 moon Walk 4 Peace team walked into Williamsport, PA….a welcomed homecoming for David and Mary.
Aug. 3 – The day began with a radio interview with Ken Sawyer in the morning. Later the team planted a peace pole at the Campbell St. Center with the words, Peace, Love, Joy, and Wisdom. The team received an award from Mayor Campana and one from State Representative Rick Mirabito designating the first week of August as “Walk for Peace” week in Pennsylvania. At 2:00pm, an interfaith panel discussion about peace was held at The Center with local religious leaders and Audri and Mary on the panel. That evening at 7:30 was the screening of the film, “For the Next 7 Generations” at The Community Arts Center. Dorothy Ninham was introduced to discuss the “Free Leonard Peltier Movement” and the display of his artwork at the local Ankleroot Gallery.
Aug. 5 – Was “First Friday” in downtown Williamsport. There were festivities with arts and crafts to raise money for the peace walk.
Aug. 6 – The walk a mile for peace activity was rained out, but a blessed prayer circle commenced with those that showed up anyway.
Aug. 7 - The team spoke at the Sunday service at the Quaker Meeting House in Millville, and planted a peace pole at the Friend’s School with the words, Peace, Paz, Salam, and Shalom.
*It was a real treat to be joined by Elizabeth and Jude Sterling while in Williamsport. We also must thank our host Karen & Jack Humphrey for service beyond the beyond and the entire Williamsport community for their incredible support in Williamsport and throughout the walk!!
Aug. 12 – Arrived at the City Hall in Newark, NJ, as guest of our amazing host, City Council Member, Mildred Crump, for a luncheon and to be introduced to several community leaders. We stayed at the Rutger’s University dorms.
Aug. 13. – We planted two peace poles, in downtown Newark, that the Trail of Dreams World Peace Walkers were not able to plant on their return from the world walk in 2009 because the ground was frozen. We also attended the Tibetan Peace exhibit at the Newark museum. We participated in a dialogue for Peace in the City Council Conference Chambers from 3:00 – 5:00, with several local peace action groups. Karen and Mary spoke to represent the team.
Aug. 14 – We celebrated Global Peace Day with City Council Member, Mildred Crump, at the community at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark.
*A special thank you to Walter Bryant, Chief of Staff, for his efficiency and support during our time in Newark.
Aug. 15 – Arrived in Jersey City, NJ., the closest RV park outside of New York City.
Aug. 16 – The team met with Carole Hart, producer of the film, “For the Next 7 Generations” in the upper west side of Manhattan.
Aug. 17 – We began our peace walk in Harlem, NY, Marcus Garvey Day, by having the elders bless the peace pole. We attended a Marcus Garvey Day tribute with local elders at the Harriet Tubman School. Queen Mother, Dr. Delois Blakely, Honorary Mayor of Harlem was our host and escort through the streets of historic Harlem. She chose the words peace, life, sacredness, and reflection.
David carried the peace pole for over 20 blocks through the heart of Harlem, from 125th St. to the planned destination at City College of New York, where the peace pole will be permanently installed on the International Day of Peace, and then on to her headquarters at 142nd Street.
pittsburgh reflections
We noticed our reflections in this large blue vase at the healing water ceremony in pittsburgh after we spent more than 30 minutes or more putting our love and intentions into the healing water. Before we started the ceremony we were told of a prophecy regarding water and fire and that there would come a time when water and fire would coexist. And at our ceremony we had the Sacred Fire of Thunder that was given to the walk by the Six Nations along with water from rivers around the world. After the love, healing and intentions were put into the sacred water, we each poured some of it into the waters of the convergence, where 4 rivers converge in Pittsburgh.
peace talks interview with Dorothy Ninham for Leonard Peltier
For specific actions you can take to support the free Leonard Peltier campaign please visit the official Leonard Defense Offense Committee site.
A Call to Action: Leonard Peltier
On June 27, 2011, the 66-year-old Leonard Peltier was thrown in “The Hole” at USP-Lewisburg where he purportedly will stay for the next six months. According to what is currently known, Leonard’s cell was searched that day. A guard allegedly was shocked by a wire(s) in the cell, placed there a long while ago by one of Leonard’s former cellmates. The guard claimed “assault” (apparently he didn’t know better than to touch an electrical wire). Leonard wasn’t present during the search, having already been removed to “The Hole”.
Visit the website, http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info, to read the official Incident Report.
** Please note that the prison failed to detect the money sent to Leonard by a supporter and now blames Leonard for being in possession of the 20£ note. Also please note the placement of the wires in the cell as described by the guard. Leonard does not sleep on the top bunk and while the guard indicates that Leonard currently does not have a cellmate, it is also true that Leonard has had a cellmate in that particular cell from time to time.
The BOP’s disciplinary procedures do not allow for legal representation for an accused prisoner. A prisoner is tried, convicted, and sentenced without due process. Prison authorities claim that thorough, professional investigations are conducted in such instances, but the cards are stacked against a prisoner when a guard is involved because the statement of a guard is always given more weight. Further, the culture inside is one of collective or group punishment. Every prisoner, that is, is deemed responsible for the actions of another prisoner.
Friends and supporters, in the spirit of the promise of justice for all, we must liberate Leonard Peltier. Call the BOP to protest the prison’s actions against Peltier. Please send e-mails, write letters and call BOP every single day. Solitary confinement is torture. Tell the BOP that the world is watching and we’re horrified by its inhumane treatment of prisoners, in general, and Leonard Peltier, in particular. Make reference to Leonard Peltier #89637-132 and contact: Dr. Thomas Kane, Acting Director,Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Email: info@bop.gov, 202-307-3250 or 202-307-3198, Fax: 202-514-6620
Communicate the same message to the director for the BOP’s Northeast Region, Joe Norwood. Again, reference Leonard Peltier #89637-132, a prisoner at USP-Lewisburg. Northeast Regional Office, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2nd & Chesnut Streets, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 215-521-7301, E-mail: NERO/EXECASSISTANT@BOP.GOV
Letters to Leonard Peltier
Send Leonard a personal letter of support at the address below. Please visit the website, http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info, to see the regulations on what can/cannot be sent to Leonard:
Leonard Peltier
#89637-132
USP-Lewisburg
US Penitentiary
P.O. Box 1000
Lewisburg, PA 17837