Daily Archives: May 9, 2014

Marchers for Climate Change Have a New Dream for America

Article appeared in the print version of the Gallup Independent, May 8, 2014 By Vida Volkert Staff writer eastnavajo@gallupindependent.com ZUNI — The last of the marchers appeared on the horizon, defying the odds. The young man was not only walking with crutches — he was barefoot. His female companion kept his pace and communicated with him with her hands. She could not talk. They were sunburned, sweaty and tired, yet they were smiling and cheering each other as they walked along New Mexico Highway 53. Continue reading →

Music on the March

[By: Luke Davis] One of the biggest blessings on this trip, in my opinion, is the large number of wonderful musicians that happen to be marching. Without this necessary group of creative, artistic people, I am convinced that this march would have a significantly smaller impact. Music plays a fundamental role in any movement, and it plays the role of defining and giving identity to a movement which would otherwise appear as dull or ineffective. Music has so far been used on this march to Continue reading →

Albuquerque Speaker Bios

Kelsey Erickson, Carlisle, Massachusetts – Kelsey spent most of her childhood exploring the woods.  She first became involved with environmental activism in high school and became even more active in college.  It was through activism that she met her best friend, Chris Dennis, whose passion lay in the usage of film-making as a tool for change.  Chris tragically died five days before their graduation.  Thus, Kelsey is dedicating her march to Chris and is planning to produce a documentary of the march in his memory. Continue reading →