Please join us for the sixth biennial John George Social Justice Awards! The Club sponsors this event in non-election years to recognize people in the Oakland/Berkeley community for their contributions to social justice.
Alona Clifton— Lifetime Social Justice Award. Alona was JGDC co-chair from 1990 – 2014; she will be joining us from her current home in Atlanta!
Ms. Margaret Gordon—Social Justice Award. Ms. Margaret is a pillar defending environmental justice, as long time leader West Oakland Economic Indicators Project, as a former member of Oakland’s Port Commission, and a community leader for many years.
Jan Thyer & Lichi Fuentes– Cultural Action for Social Justice Award. Jan and Lichi are co-Directors of La Peña Community Chorus. They have worked tirelessly for decades to lead the chorus in songs of peace, justice, and solidarity with Latin America and the world.
Gabrielle Henry–Young Adult Social Justice Spirit Award. Gabrielle is Nominated by the NAACP as embodying the spirit of John George in working for social justice.
Dorothy King/John Jernegan–Community Service Social Justice Award. Dorothy and John have been owners of the Everett and Jones restaurant in Jack London Square for over 20 years. They have used the venue to host many progressive events over the years and they have used their resources to feed the homeless.
Each winner will receive $300 – in the form of a $150 gift certificate and $150 to open a credit union savings account.
Submit your entry (drop off or mail) by WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 to the West Oakland Public Library at 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, 94607 to the attention of the John George Democratic Club. Essays may be emailed (see instructions on back). Please be sure to attach the submission form on the back of this flier to your entry.
All students who submit ART entries must attend public schools in West Oakland.
Students who submit ESSAYS may attend any Oakland Unified School District public school.
Art work should be on paper no larger than 11” by 17”.
Essays should be no more than 500 words.
All art and essays must be submitted by Wednesday, May 17, 2017 to the West Oakland Public Library at 1801 Adeline Street, Oakland, 94607, to the “Attention of the John George Democratic Club”. You can drop off or mail entries but they must be received by May 17th! Don’t forget to attach the submission form below to your entry. Essays also can be emailed, with the info on the submission form, to Laurie Soman at Lsoman6708@aol.com. Please put “JG Essay” in the subject line. Emailed entries still have to reach us by May 17th.
Each winner will receive a $150 gift certificate and $150 to open a credit union savings account.
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