#4 Political participation

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are activists who support those who are in need. They support them in as many ways as they can. If there is a political candidate who would help those in need then the sisters support them. If there is any unfair treatment, or someone wants to get into power who would abuse the power and is not the right choice to help the community then they will have a public stand against them. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur hold a particular set of values, and encourage everyone to be involved in their countries leadership so that they may have a voice and a say as to what goes on in their community. The sisters hold on to their values and try to spread them, just as they are doing in Matagalpa, Nicaragua.

Blog #3 Citizen participation

Citizens of Matagalpa, Nicaragua have a very important role and relationship with my community partner. They will contribute in our understanding of how people in Nicaragua live and in what specific ways we may help the community, specifically the children of the town. My CP will interact very closely with the citizens and the people, by getting to know the people we put ourselves in their shoes and can come to the realization that helping at least one person in any way possible is a great thing. By having citizen participation and support, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur that are in Nicaragua can get the volunteers and attention needed to keep their efforts strong. The more interaction and participation they get, then the more they will be welcomed and supported by the community as a whole because the people will not see them as strangers coming into their town but as friends who have become essential to helping the less fortunate of their population. Citizen participation plays a very important role.

The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

           Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. was one of the greatest and most influential person in history. He led Marches and boycotts that helped shape the outcome of the civil rights movement. He worked hard to fight segregation in Birmingham, and helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by leading the famous March on Washington. He also worked hard to support voting rights for African Americans. Dr. King played a key role in the Selma to Montgomery March for for voting rights. The Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965 and resulted almost directly because of the Selma to Montgomery March. They walked 54 miles to the capital building in Montgomery. The March was not able to make it to Montgomery until the third attempt, the first time they tried to march on March 7, 1965 they were met by Alabama State troopers who were lined up across the famous Edmund Pettus Bridge. The demonstrators were violently attacked by the police and this day is known as Bloody Sunday because of this. They attempted once again March 9th but had to turn back and disperse due to a court order. The March was finally completed on March 25 1965. Dr. martin Luther King Jr. touched people with his words as well as his actions. Upon arriving to the capitol building Dr. King gave a speech known that will be known as "How Long, Not Long" and ensured all of the demonstrators that they were close to achieving the justice they deserve. Dr. King worked for the Civil Rights of African Americans, he felt the discrimination that should not be relived. There are still minorities today who suffer through discrimination and whose rights are not respected.

#1 Community Partner

The Community Partnership I have chosen to pursue is the Alternative Spring break to Nicaragua. This CP arose from the need for better education and care for rural and disabled children in nicaragua. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have been working for causes such as this and more all over the world. Because there has been objection to some of the Sisters activist actions, they have been somewhat constrained.  The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are accountable for all those people and beings who are voiceless, they are working to make a difference in the world and to combat the injustice that many are experiencing.