This morning I performed with NOLA Playback Theatre. We were part of an event welcoming the People's Freedom Caravan that started in Albuquerque, NM on the way to the US Social Forum. The original Freedom Rides happened in 1961 and were an effort to take direct action fighting racial segregation.
In this incarnation, the People's Freedom Caravan has a broad focus...
"By bringing together indigenous nations, displaced peoples of New Orleans, migrant workers along the border, and youth and civil rights veterans in Mississippi, the People’s Freedom Caravan will break down the geographic, political, racial and cultural barriers that have been used to marginalize our communities. Starting in Albuquerque, the caravan will weave its way across the country, converging at cities to highlight local struggles for justice, share cultures and hold media events. The Caravan will arrive marching into Atlanta, where participants will be met by thousands of delegates at the first U.S. Social Forum."
Our show this morning was mixed with the Story Circle format from John O'Neal's Free Southern Theater\. It was great to play back people's stories as part of the day's many events (tours included).
I'm on the BUS!
There was a change with my transportation to the US Social Forum and tomorrow morning at 8am I'm boarding the bus also. We'll be headed to Selma, Alabama tomorrow night, arriving at the social forum on Weds at noon. I'm excited to see something of Selma, where so much happened in the 1960's and beyond around civil rights.
By the way, it rains a lot here. Big DROPS!
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