Friday evening, February 24, 2012 Dear friends, I accept this award with pride but also with humility. It is a special honor to share it with Esther Cooper Jackson, a stalwart freedom fighter who has labored long in the vineyards for justice, dignity, equality for the human rights of African and diasporan Africans. Actors equity … Continue reading On Accepting The Bertolt Brecht Award At Union Theological Seminary
NY TIMES – DISINFORMATION ABOUT IRAN
To all who are within the sound of my voice. Listen up. My name is Vinie Burrows, native New Yorker, an actor by profession, unemployed, a long time member of the Granny Peace Brigade, that coalition which includes the 18 grandmothers arrested in 2005 for protesting the illegal Iraq war. (Click on photos for larger … Continue reading NY TIMES – DISINFORMATION ABOUT IRAN
A Busy Day For The 99%
November 17 was a busy day for the 99%. By 5:00AM Friday November 18 things had quieted down for most of us but not for the driver of the livery cab taking Bev and me home from the Queens Central Booking Unit in Kew Gardens. How did we get there? Via a very short demonstration … Continue reading A Busy Day For The 99%
WE STAND OUR GROUND
We continue to stand our ground! On the 18th of October, the 6th anniversary of our inception, we reiterated and celebrated our commitment to peace and social justice at Lincoln Center. Our vigil was silent but our signs voiced our message. (Click on photos for larger images.) The Lincoln Center plaza was chosen for the … Continue reading WE STAND OUR GROUND
New York City Council’s Lucky 13
On October 13th word went out that the NYPD would move to evict Occupy Wall Street from Zuccotti Park. (6:00 AM - friend Laurie with Ann, Jenny & Joan P of the GPB ) Immediately the 99% swung into action, including three stalwart members of the Granny Peace Brigade, mobilizing a round-the-clock vigil to protect … Continue reading New York City Council’s Lucky 13
A funny thing happened on the 104 bus…
Jenny, Ahmad and I were among the marchers boarding the bus. Friday night, October 21, a benefit concert by the environmental organization Clearwater was held Symphony Space on Broadway at 94th Street. Among the notable musicians were the legendary Pete Seeger, composer-musician David Amram, and folk singer Arlo Guthrie. Following the concert shortly after 10:30, … Continue reading A funny thing happened on the 104 bus…
Spokes Council Proposal for Occupy Wall Street
The atrium at 60 Wall Street is a meeting place for a number of Occupy Wall Street working groups. Yesterday evening intending to go to a facilitators training I blundered into a meeting which included members of the Structure Working Group discussing a Spokes Council Proposal. A lucky blunder! I got aglimpse of a process … Continue reading Spokes Council Proposal for Occupy Wall Street
Occupy Wall Street Wins A Big Round
Friday, October 14 at 5:50AM, Broadway and Park Place. The streets are quiet, damp and dark. Workers in a deli are setting up for the day. Light from the windows glitters on the street. A few short blocks away people have been working cleaning Zuccotti Park.(Click on photos for larger images.) And on Broadway walking … Continue reading Occupy Wall Street Wins A Big Round
Save the Date! Tuesday, Oct 18th, 7:00 P.M.
Six years ago, 18 women attempted to enlist in the U.S. Military at the Recruitment Center in Times Square. Not only were we not welcomed, we were arrested...and the Granny Peace Brigade was born. Since then, we Grannies have stood our ground in the struggle for peace and social and economic justice -- and for … Continue reading Save the Date! Tuesday, Oct 18th, 7:00 P.M.
Comments: Memorial 10th Anniversary of the War in Afghanistan
October 7, 2011, Times Square John Lennon and Yoko Ono said – War is over if you want it. Imagine Peace. As endless wars continue, the military industrial complex seeks new young bodies to fill the ranks of our forces preparing them to wage war. The Department of Defense is fat on money – no … Continue reading Comments: Memorial 10th Anniversary of the War in Afghanistan
Granny Peace Brigade 