From: Omar H. Ali
Just over half a century ago, Greensboro, North Carolina, was the site of the famous Woolworth’s sit-in. The bold action helped to ignite a movement across the South in a matter of days, leading to the dismantling of Jim Crow half a decade later. Today there are new voices and impulses for the inclusion of all Americans in our political system–a challenge to the second-class status of independents in the law. The movement-in-the-making is slower in its manifestation, yet equally potent. Below are three young Greensboro residents who are declaring their independence. They will be joining a dozen other delegates from the state at the national conference of independents in New York City on February 16th. Here’s what they have to say:
The two major political parties have no intention of truly benefiting the people and I want to see change now! There is a new and powerful force that is creating new opportunities. That force is the independent political movement. The national conference of independents will give me a chance to meet other passionate independents from around the country who are ready to push forward. I know that being at the conference will help keep me grounded and focused on contributing all I can to make the independent movement stronger.
Gabrielle Hughes
I’m a firm believer that the change this country needs will never come from a political party. The social problems we face are directly and indirectly the result of a consistently failing political system which can only be corrected by open-minded creative free thinkers. By attending this conference I hope to learn more about the independent movement’s activities nationwide, what needs to be done, and the political process as a whole. I look forward to networking within a community in which I can identify with.Joseph A. Savoy
Being an independent: To be a voice, to have a voice, to go against the grain, to be that difference.
To make a difference …
To make a difference …
Amikka Smith
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