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July 11, 2011 - 12:31pm
Not In Our Town remembers philanthropist David Logan for his contributions to the arts and to journalism. Logan died on Jan. 22, 2011 at the age of 93. Friends and family members attended a memorial service that was held in Logan's honor in Chicago this past weekend.  Among his many accomplishments is the creative and financial support given through his foundation, the Reva and David Logan Foundation, to the arts, education, and to providing countless platforms for social change.  Through his foundation, Logan has truly left a footprint in the world of journalism by providing funding for the nonprofit Center of Investigative Reporting, for PBS’s “Frontline,” and by endowing a chair in investigative reporting at the University of California-Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism. The foundation also supported Not In Our Town's mission.  Logan is survived by his wife, Reva, as well as his three sons, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
June 27, 2011 - 1:58pm
"We all must fight against discrimination and harassment. I am proud that the Palo Alto Unified School District, through Not in Our School activities, has become a model for other school districts taking action against intolerance and bullying. And the word keeps spreading. This is a great start, but we must remain diligent if we really aim to reduce intolerance and harassment." —Palo Alto Mayor Sid Espinosa in the Palo Alto Patch article, "Not In Our School: Palo Alto Returns to KQED."
June 12, 2011 - 5:41pm
There’s been so many wonderful things happening in the Not In Our Town network, that we wanted to share them with all of you. Here’s a sampling from the past few months.     School Leaders Share Lessons  
June 1, 2011 - 1:04pm
Last fall, the Jewish Community High School of the Bay in San Francisco invited us to share stories from the Not In Our Town movement and lead a discussion on acceptance. See how the school's Gay Straight Alliance organized this event as part of their larger mission to ensure all students are supported for who they are. Check out the video, "Students at Jewish High School Talk About Acceptance." Here's a few screenshots from the film. The school's Gay Straight Alliance organized a community block featuring Not In Our Town.
May 26, 2011 - 6:17pm
  From SacBee.com. See original article. After the trauma of last week's tornado—the deadliest on record—Joplin, Mo. will now be descended upon by a hate group. The Westboro Baptist Church will protest President Barack Obama's visit to the town on Sunday. News of the hate group's visit traveled quickly, sparking people to action. Amid the rubble, people are standing up in support of this town of 50,000, including the 125 dead and the more than 900 injured.