World Press Freedom Day: May 3

The question of the day @Awakenings is

“What if you could

NOT

Think. Speak. Tweet. Like. Share. FREELY?”

Such freedoms are not enjoyed all over the world nor is exercising such freedom always safe.

 Did you know in the past 10 years:

• Only 1 in 10 cases of crimes against social media producers, journalists, and media workers has led to a conviction.

• 600+ journalists, social media producers and media workers have been killed while reporting news to the general public.

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in recognition of

Awakenings: America: Enchanting, Beautiful and Free

See on Scoop.it – America
The premise behind Awakenings is to reopen the eyes of Americans to the awareness of those who laid the foundation and established the platform for America’s freedom. It began over 400 years ago with the most significant landing in our nation’s founding: Jamestown, Virginia, 1607. This significant point in time did not occur without sacrifice: lives of individuals, entire families and loved ones. And, sacrifices are still being made today to maintain that which was established centuries ago.

See on www.awakenings2012.blogspot.fr

Awakenings: Voice of America: Change?

See on Scoop.it – America

A critical tipping point for America is at our doorstep. Changes are about to be made, whether we are in agreement or not, they are inevitible. Election brings about major change: changes in government, changes in policy, changes that may or may not represent balance of power.

See on awakenings2012.blogspot.fr

The Close of Day: 9/11/2012

As we close the 11th day of September, 2012, let us lift our eyes toward the night sky in humble prayer for the families and loved ones who suffered losses on this tragic day eleven years ago.

you will always be in our hearts
forever remembered, always loved
as memories remain vivid
among the stars in Heaven above

9/11 was a reminder that the bonds of family can be severed in an instant. They are essential, crucial, valuable, fragile.”
-Peter Jennings

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

A Tribute to America with Patriotic Music

July 4, 1776

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

America FOUGHT, America WON!

At the Heart of Awakenings

On the Road to Independence. . .

A new post has been added to catnipoflife’s sister site, Awakenings, as the next part of the series of postings leading up to America’s independence finally being won.

Remember:
America FOUGHT for FREEDOM!

Remain mindful that the Fourth of July is NOT just about picnics and fireworks!
Know the history behind what the celebration is truly about!

America, the Beautiful!

About the video: Ray Charles is a true Southern legend, for that matter, an American legend! The voice of his soul will remain in our hearts and minds forever. Let us never forget for whom this song was written – - – AMERICA, the Beautiful, our land, our home, our country, our freedom!

At the Heart of Awakenings: This Day in History

On the Road to Independence. . .

catnipoflife‘s sister site, Awakenings, is featuring a series of postings leading up to America’s independence finally being won. Remember: America FOUGHT for FREEDOM! Remain mindful that the Fourth of July is NOT just about picnics and fireworks! Know the history behind what the celebration is truly about!

God Bless America, the Beautiful!

Remembering our fallen HEROES. . .

…They are the reason we are free!

“Are they dead that yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language?  Are they dead that yet act?  Are they dead that yet move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism?” 

~Henry Ward Beecher

Remembering our fallen heroes @ Awakenings from Then ’til Now. . .