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A New World is Possible Another US is Necessary- USSF
By Tania Pulido
“A New World is Possible Another US is Necessary” is this year slogan for the 2010 US Social Forum at Detroit,
Michigan.
Since my community activism began it seems as if pieces of my life puzzle are finally coming together. As a youth involved with the RYSE Center and YMR (Youth Movement Records) I have been lucky enough to meet phenomenal individuals and be part of a youth movement in the East Bay. This year they gave me the opportunity to attend the US Social Forum in Detroit, Michigan.
I will attend a series of workshops throughout my time in Detroit. Ranging from spirituality, social justice, to environment justice and so on. I hope to gain a dept of knowledge across many boards. Listen to stories of people fighting against oppression in their communities. Learn from elders and youth alike who are active and organizing. I am looking forward to being inspired and having a re-energizing spirit by the end of it all. It’s hard sometimes to keep faith when you feel the negativity from your own people.
So I definitely look forward to being surrounded by positive and hopeful thoughts of change. Something I hope to achieve during my stay in Detroit is to connect struggles and enhance my spirituality. I know some people attending the forum hopefully I come across them during my visit. I am very grateful to have come with three beautiful people and look forward to the conversations that will spark. This trip is hands down the most exciting experience thus far and I am going to take advantage of the opportunity and keep an open mind and a open ear at all times.
