Sad news today of the passing of The Reverend Jesse Jackson…Here is a great reminder that we still need today… I AM…. Rest in Love Rev. Jackson…
Veteran U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84.
In 1972, Jesse Jackson appeared on Sesame Street. During his appearance, he famously led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem, “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment.
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Please support our local small businesses Fairbanks!! We are very fortunate to have many great ones here, and we know it’s not easy, or sometimes feasible. If you’ve never tried Cafe de Stir It Up, you need to!! So many delicious options, and for those with food restrictions, they specialize in those!!
Today is also Elizabeth Peratrovich Day!!Happy Elizabeth Peratrovich Day!
Each February 16, we celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich (Ḵaax̱gal.aat), of the Tlingit Lukaax̱.ádi clan, Raven moiety, who changed Alaska forever.
When Alaska Native peoples faced signs reading “No Dogs, No Natives” and were denied basic rights, Elizabeth stepped forward as Grand President of the Alaska Native Sisterhood. Her powerful testimony led Governor Gruening to sign America’s first anti-discrimination law on February 16, 1945 – 14 years before Alaska statehood and nearly 20 years before the Civil Rights Act.
We came upon this audio recording of a 1996 gathering to celebrate Elizabeth Peratrovich: bit.ly/3HUzNwI. It’s part of SHI’s Southeast Native Radio Recordings Collection. Speakers include Co-Masters-of-Ceremony Richard Stitt and Ethel Lund, Alaska Native Sisterhood’s Selena Everson, U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, Lt. Gov. Fran Ulmer, and Alaska Federation of Natives President Julie Kitka.
School is canceled today!!Due to heavy snowfall and difficult road conditions, all schools and extracurricular activities are CANCELED today, Monday, February 16, for the safety of our students and staff.
Road conditions across the borough are difficult. Student and staff safety is always our top priority when making weather-related decisions and canceling school is never a decision we take lightly. The district consults with multiple sources, including road crews and transportation staff, to assess conditions across our large geographic area before making a determination.
School will resume as scheduled tomorrow unless otherwise communicated. Additional information will be shared if conditions change.
We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the snow removal crews who have been working long hours to improve road conditions across the community.
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