Paulina Garcia, 2012
Colleen Vecchione, 2012
Most of us are aware that there are plenty of social justice groups around campus. So, what’s the big news? They are coming together for the first time. The newest initiative on social justice on campus is the Global Justice Coalition. This new collective effort involves many different groups such as Real Food, React, and Partners In Health, along with Witness.
On Friday the 18th of February, representatives from various groups got together in efforts to talk about having a new collective initiative dealing with social justice on campus. In hopes of creating a network within the social justice groups, each representative spoke about their own groups’ work. Furthermore, they offered suggestions of how to keep all of their groups in contact, creating a social justice community. Ideas included a cross-reference listserv, a council of e-board members from each group, and a social justice e-mail account. This community is open to welcoming any student or group that would like to also be involved in dealing with, addressing, and witnessing social justice issues around campus, in the city of Boston, and even throughout the world.
The Global Justice Coalition’s initiative kicked off with the Global Justice Fair that took place on February 14 where Witness was spotted. In the fair, more than a dozen student groups showcased their efforts involving social justice. Witness welcomed students to get to know more about the magazine and the online magazine. Talks about articles sparked great conversations about what students are involved in around campus and the city of Boston. Witness had a great amount of different students show interest in being involved with the magazine and social justice opportunities.
Witness is excited to see that the Global Justice Coalition provides a form for students to unite and share their passions for issues around the world that are important to them.
This is a great piece on a great initiative! I look forward to hearing more about the Global Justice Coalition.