Jon Fromer, an award-winning television producer, singer, social activist and early leader of The Working Group passed away on Jan. 2, 2013. He was a talented, passionate, powerful force for social justice who will be dearly missed by thousands of friends, labor activists, artists, and community leaders.
Jon Fromer: A Working Group Hero
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January 4, 2013 - 5:23pm
Spread Peace and Acceptance at Your School: NIOS University Courses Now Available for Educators
NIOS is proud to announce two new courses for educators! Both courses guide you toward developing your own Not In Our School (NIOS) Bullying Prevention Campaign. The Dominican University course covers ways to address bullying and start a NIOS Campaign. The University of San Diego Course focuses on building a NIOS Campaign and creating a safe and caring community. Select the course that works for you! The course dates, registration links, and descriptions can be found here.
NIOS Mini-Grant Funds Video and Activities at Thurston High School
January 3, 2013 - 11:48am
By Blair Campbell
Blair Campbell
When we began offering Safe and Secure Online in Canada last year, I lead a class of 120 students in which a young girl, following the cyberbullying video in the presentation, broke down crying and said, “If I report it, will it stop?” She struggled to regain her composure during the presentation.
A teacher afterward said that the school was aware of what she was dealing with and was the reason they brought Safe and Secure Online to their school. It was awful to watch this young girl – who couldn’t have been more than 13 – struggling so much when faced with a discussion about this painful experience, knowing some of the bullies were likely sitting in the room.
December 28, 2012 - 2:56pm
This year, communities across the country found themselves overwhelmed by a number of crises—incidents of hate and violence, but also brutal natural disasters—testing neighborhoods everywhere.
But we also witnessed those same communities rise up to help the bereaved and stand up for their neighbors in times of great distress. From the destruction of Hurricane Sandy to the unimaginable grief of the residents of Oak Creek, WI, people rose up to defend others from both intolerance and offer neighborly support.
As we ring in the New Year, we want to remember those who did their part to stand up to injustice and to lend a helping hand. Thank you for helping us stop hate, together.Standing Up, Speaking Out
December 27, 2012 - 3:12pm
"I was just doing what I thought was right, and here I am on the stage at Warner Bros. Studio, being featured on the Season 10 premiere of the Ellen show and I’m within arm's reach of all these celebrities that are here to help me?"
By Richard W. Henegar Jr.