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'We Have Legitimate Discontent'

Rev. Dr. William Barber II, president of the NC NAACP and one of the founders of the HKONJ movement, made three statements on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, the full text of which are now online on his website, www.revwilliambarber.com:

• Why HKONJ 2? Statement to the Media: "While we have made progress, North Carolina is not yet fully upholding its founding principles." 
• How Do We Spell Justice? Speech to Crowd of 7,000 Gathered at North Carolina General Assembly for HKONJ 2: "We have gathered in front of the OUR State Legislature where on the very ground is etched the Great Seal of North Carolina. This Seal bears two images that serve to hold this state accountable for the decisions made within these four walls. These two images, the image of Liberty and the image of Plenty, juxtaposed in this seal remind us that every citizen of this state has the right to be free from forces that would perpetuate lack in the midst of abundance and perpetuate great poverty in the midst of great wealth."
• A Movement of HOPE. Rev. Barber's Address to the Masses at Chavis Park, Raleigh, for HKONJ 2: "God has brought us together. HKonJ -- Historic Thousands on Jones Street in Raleigh -- is about us coming together for a movement and not a moment.  We are determined that N.C., it’s leadership will not ignore us, dismiss us, deter us, divide us.  We have legitimate discontent."

In December, Rev. Barber spoke to the Progressive Democrats of North Carolina about helping to build a new progressive movement in North Carolina. The video is now online. Click.

Join This Movement! A Video Message From the Rev. Dr. William Barber of the NC NAACP

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Register now for the ongoing HK on J and People of Color Coalition movement. Plan to attend the People of Color Coalition Day, gathering at the State Legislature in Raleigh on March 28, 2007.

"Change Gonna Come," Images from the '60s, Plus Message from Rev. Barber

To:  NC NAACP Networks and HK on J Coalition Partners

From:  Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President

          Amina J. Turner, Executive Director

We thank God for you and all that you contributed to make HK on J a phenomenal success!!!  Our work continues within our own organizations, and collectively as we look forward to monitoring progress within OUR House towards achieving our goals in the legislature this session.  The 14-point public policy agenda is our road map, and we will adhere to it to bring about the change we so desperately need in our local communities, and in the lives of so many families...until change comes!

HK on J:  The People's General Assembly has already made an impact upon the thousands of participants.  Anecdotes---stories of all types and reflections are being shared electronically.  Look for an upcoming blog on the hkonj.com website to capture the energies and impressions that so many felt that day and that are still resonating.  The babies, school-aged children, high school and college students have taken it in;  they've internalized this experience and it is up to us to keep them engaged and a part of this dynamic movement.  HK on J---A Movement, not a Moment!!!