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Jun 26, 2014 · As more than 2,000 college students from across the country volunteered to register voters, a select minority opted to teach in 41 “Freedom Schools”—alternative middle and high schools that...
Nov 14, 2001 · Many pundits assert that the difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter is purely a matter of perception. When our guy kills in battle, he’s a freedom fighter; when our enemy does, he is a terrorist.
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Freedom Fighters Of Georgia INC, Davisboro, Georgia. 2,439 likes · 27 talking about this · 104 were here. We are a non-profit organization. We specialize in addiction recovery, and also PTSD recovery.
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At Freedom Fighters of Georgia Inc., we ensure that everyone who hasn’t completed their high school education has the chance to earn their GED. Our program includes tailored support and resources designed to help residents successfully prepare for and pass the GED exam.
- Ralph David Abernathy Sr. Mentor and Confidante
- John Lewis Good Trouble
- Joseph Lowery The Dean
- Herman Russell Behind The Scenes
- C.T. Vivian Champion of Nonviolence
- Hosea Williams Bull in A China Closet
- Andrew Young Jr. Close Friend
“Not only are voteless people a hopeless people. A non-producing people are hopeless also.” –Ralph David Abernathy Where there was Dr. King, there was also Ralph David Abernathy, the close aide who held Dr. King in his arms as he lay dying on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. The two men, both ministers, worked together to create the Mo...
“We are tired of being beaten by policemen. We are tired of seeing our people locked up in jails over and over again. And then you holler, ‘Be patient.’ How long can we be patient?”–John Lewis John Lewis, whose name is forever associated with his penchant for getting into what he called “good trouble,” served as the U.S. congressman for Georgia’s 5...
“We’ve got nearly 50 million people in America with no health insurance. That’s a weapon of mass destruction.” –Joseph Lowery Joseph Lowery worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the pursuit of a nonviolent path to social justice. Along with Dr. King, Ralph David Abernathy and others, Lowery helped form the Southern Christian Leadership Conferen...
“As a millionaire builder before the civil rights movement took hold… he quietly helped finance the civil rights crusade, putting up a bond for protesters and providing the funds that kept King’s dream alive.” –“Building Atlanta” by Herman J. Russell with Bob Andelman Herman Russell was the first African American member (and later president) of the...
“In no way would we allow nonviolence to be destroyed by violence.” –C.T. Vivian More on the fringes of Dr. King’s inner circle than inside it, C.T. Vivian was nonetheless a close ally of Dr. King in his role as national director of affiliates for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and strategist for every SCLC organization. A firm...
“Unbossed and unbought.” –Hosea Williams’s description of himself Hosea Williams was a civil rights leader, activist, ordained minister, businessman, philanthropist, scientist and politician. As a member of Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle, Williams was often called to organize events and rally people into action. Dr. King referred to Williams...
“On the soft bed of luxury many kingdoms have expired.” –Andrew Young Andrew Young and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a pillow fight at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis shortly before Dr. King was assassinated. The two friends and a few others in Dr. King’s inner circle were joking around just before heading out to dinner. Young said as recently as 20...
These are the testimonies from some of our staff/servant leadership members about how the program has impacted them and the struggles that they have faced in life, and how God has helped them persevere over adversity in their life.
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Regeneration Program. About The Program. Our Regeneration Program requires a thirteen-month commitment. This begins with a ten-week Induction Period. During this time, the man will begin to develop his relationship with the Lord and gain an understanding of the Freedom Fighters program.
