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THE USA was establish by community organizers willing to give up their life.  I am proud to continue the tradition of caring about my community and being involved.

Two words that will for months be remembered as a turning point in activism; COMMUNITY ORGANIZER and UPPITY.  It is also become a time of real reflection of the role nonprofits.   Through out history where government has failed nonprofits have stepped forward.  Before nonprofits and today community organizing has been the bedrock of helping neighbors.  Katrina was the best recent example of individuals reaching out an organizing a solution.  I am willing to project that “Community Organizers”will be more visible as a solution.  This is an opportunity and time to feel proud that nonprofits are at the front line for change.  Do not let any person, especially government tell you that your work as a community leader is less worthy than a government work.

How expression in an emotional moment can offend people.  How the use of anger should be recognized as real.  It is important to note injustice is real on all sides.  The use of controversy that fuels discussion is good but if it is used to be divisive then it is a failure. During elections various factions or groups will go too far because the emotion of a cause is left unchecked.   So you might ask how does this effect the nonprofit I associate with? The faith base community is the most exposed to crossing the line.  Those working with elected officials are the next exposed.  The best way to avoid the problem is to make sure the education process to the community includes the elected officials.  Leave the names of a party or a candidate out of the content.Let the others make mistakes that you can take advantage of.

Individuals can Stand UP,Feel Proud, and make their voices known.