Okay folks we've got three bits for updates:
Made it through another semester, this one was by far the most difficult. There has been so much going on in the world and in my life, so much tragedy, yet, even in the peek of tragedy I see much to be thankful for, much to smile about, and much left to do. We cannot overcome death, but we can work together to improve everyone's quality of life.
I still have not heard from Reiko Muller, my friend I believe to be in Japan. I have scoured videos and pictures from Japan hoping to see her walking by or somewhere in the background. To no avail. I wont stop looking. And, if anyone knows her or if anyone has been contacted by her, please leave me a comment, send me an email, just let me know she and her little girl are alive.
Tomorrow the Gay Politics Module begins. This will be the final module taught by Dr. Rodney Grunes at Centenary College of Louisiana. I'm excited to be able to attend his last module, and saddened that a man who has done so very much for educating the community about LGBTs is retiring. I'm also honored to have spoken at his last four modules and to have been asked to speak again at this last module. Eventually (read as this summer) my CV will be updated with all kinds of awesomeness!
My friends, that's all for now.
Monique Finley
Writer/Activist/Healer
(*Update 17 Dec 2011: hadn't updated this post, my bad. Good news though not confirmed by sight. Was told Reiko was not in Japan at the time of the March 2011 tsunami and nuclear meltdown. So happy she's alright. Still worried about her family and all the Japanese people, especially since the nuclear reactors can't be move from the fault lines at Fukishma, which means thought they haven't won the battle, they're still under threat of an even worse catastrophe. Stay strong Japan).
15 March 2011
Japan Earthquake
I have a friend I believe to be living near Tokyo. Her name is Reiko (pronounced Leiko) Muller. I was unable to get her contact information before I stopped working at Horseshoe. I'm putting the word out, so if anyone knows her, please contact me through this blog, just leave a comment.
Also,
Google and some students from Boston have created a people finder app to help locate people who may be or are missing in Japan. Japan Earthquake People Finder app. (Thanks to Monyunna for sending me the link).
More information will be posted. However, it is 2:22am and I still have a little ways to go before I'm finished with the midterm that is due tomorrow at 2pm and my first class is at 9:45am. So, while I hate to say anything negative about education, my midterm dims greatly in comparison to what the brave Japanese people have endured and will endure in the months and years to come.
I am very worried about Reiko and her family. I have no idea how close they live to the epicenter or the nuclear reactors.
Reiko,
You and all your family are in my thoughts and heart!
Monique Finley
Writer/Activist/Healer
*Update (5 April 2011): The message I posted has disappeared from the Google App mentioned above, I'm not sure who has the option of deleting a message or why anyone would delete it. You can also use the ICRC's missing person list.
**(17 April 2011): The message has returned. No word on Reiko, I've combed too many videos, pictures, my heart to you Japan!
***(14 August 2011): I received a message via FaceBook that Reiko is alive and well! To everyone who attempted to find her, thank you for your efforts! My heart goes out to everyone who is still looking for family and friends. Good Luck in your endeavours!
Also,
Google and some students from Boston have created a people finder app to help locate people who may be or are missing in Japan. Japan Earthquake People Finder app. (Thanks to Monyunna for sending me the link).
More information will be posted. However, it is 2:22am and I still have a little ways to go before I'm finished with the midterm that is due tomorrow at 2pm and my first class is at 9:45am. So, while I hate to say anything negative about education, my midterm dims greatly in comparison to what the brave Japanese people have endured and will endure in the months and years to come.
I am very worried about Reiko and her family. I have no idea how close they live to the epicenter or the nuclear reactors.
Reiko,
You and all your family are in my thoughts and heart!
Monique Finley
Writer/Activist/Healer
*Update (5 April 2011): The message I posted has disappeared from the Google App mentioned above, I'm not sure who has the option of deleting a message or why anyone would delete it. You can also use the ICRC's missing person list.
**(17 April 2011): The message has returned. No word on Reiko, I've combed too many videos, pictures, my heart to you Japan!
***(14 August 2011): I received a message via FaceBook that Reiko is alive and well! To everyone who attempted to find her, thank you for your efforts! My heart goes out to everyone who is still looking for family and friends. Good Luck in your endeavours!
11 March 2011
David Kato Remembered in NY
Human Rights Campaign article about New York remembrance of David Kato, murdered Ugandan gay rights activist.
Our hearts mourn the loss of David Kato. And, our fists clench in anger. We must work together to stop this senseless violence against homosexuals in Uganda and across the globe.
UPDATE 13 November 2011
http://news.yahoo.com/uganda-jails-murderer-gay-activist-30-years-084747229.html
David Kato's murderer sentenced to 30 years. No public trial, but very serious sentence!
Our hearts mourn the loss of David Kato. And, our fists clench in anger. We must work together to stop this senseless violence against homosexuals in Uganda and across the globe.
UPDATE 13 November 2011
http://news.yahoo.com/uganda-jails-murderer-gay-activist-30-years-084747229.html
David Kato's murderer sentenced to 30 years. No public trial, but very serious sentence!
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