{"id":106698,"date":"2018-02-19T12:01:25","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T12:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/?p=106698"},"modified":"2018-03-14T09:00:14","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T09:00:14","slug":"in-pursuit-of-peace-and-justice-100-peace-justice-leaders-and-models-list-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/2018\/02\/in-pursuit-of-peace-and-justice-100-peace-justice-leaders-and-models-list-2\/","title":{"rendered":"In Pursuit of Peace and Justice: 100 Peace & Justice Leaders and Models (List #2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

(See List #1 Here<\/a>) –\u00a0<\/a>(And List #3 Here<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

14 Feb 2018 – <\/em>Be not afraid! \u00a0You are not alone! There are thousands of advocates and activists across the world bringing conscience to the struggle for peace and justice. It is the endless story of individuals from all walks of life, willing to endure the trials and tribulations of speaking for and defending peace and justice in settings in amidst abuses and oppression as human rights and legal rights are denied, violated, or punished by those in power and position.<\/p>\n

In the omnipresent face of abuses and oppression, we\u00a0 recall iconic peace and justice leaders of the past, including Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Samuel Gompers, Caesar Chavez, Larry Itliong, Rachel Corrie, Philip Berrigan & Daniel Berrigan, Glenn Paige, Hedy Epstein, Malcolm X, and so many others. Peace and justice advocates and activists, across time, are testimony to the enduring human spirit to resist oppression to claim liberty, and to endure, even when the costs are life.<\/p>\n

This is the second list of living peace and justice advocates and activists we have compiled and published (see: Marsella, A.J., & Malley-Morrison, K. [January 29, 2018, In Pursuit of Peace and Justice: 100 Peace and Justice Leaders and Models<\/a>, Transcend Media Service<\/em>). Our efforts are continuous with intentions to celebrate Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.\u2019s enduring contributions to peace and justice, beyond his designated annual memorial holiday on January 15, 2018.<\/p>\n

We are eternally grateful for Reverend King\u2019s efforts to free people and nations from the brutal oppressions imposed by governments, nations, societies, organizations, and individuals. Regardless of source, those who willfully support and sustain the evils of racism, prejudice, violence, and war, will yield to peace and justice leaders.<\/p>\n

Reverend King\u2019s commitment to freedom from oppression and abuse compel us to continue his efforts far beyond the words, song, and promises of his day. His abuse from corrupt government offices and officials likely resulted in his assassination. Reverend King\u2019s awareness of his persecution did not prevent him from continuing his efforts, for he knew even in his death, his truths would endure.<\/p>\n

To this end, we, (i.e., Kathie Malley-Morrison & Anthony J. Marsella), the authors of this effort, have chosen to demonstrate our responsibilities and commitment to Reverend King truths by identifying 100 living peace and justice leaders and models. This is the second list. The first list was very well received, and now stands as a resource for peace and justice efforts across the globe.<\/p>\n

Our choice of the number 100 is arbitrary, for there are thousands of individuals who deserve citation. Most are not listed; we will continue to create list for future efforts. Do not be dismayed! Patience! We believed it essential to develop lists of living peace and justice activists and advocates to encourage and foster peace and justice work.<\/p>\n

The individuals included on our current list are from all genders, ages, roles. \u00a0They are from many nations, ethnocultural groups, and \u201craces.\u201d \u00a0There is a rising tide of commitment to peace and justice; there is an intolerance of the corruption, cronyism, and asymmetric power, sustaining current abuses. There is a new spirit of resistance to the old-world moral order, dominated too long by a limited number of oligarchs and martial nations.<\/p>\n

Almost two decades ago, David Reiff (1999), in his classic paper, \u201cThe precarious triumph of human rights\u201d<\/em> (New York Times Magazine<\/em>, August 8, pp. 36-4) articulated his view of \u201cnew moral order\u201d characteristics; his thoughts were prescient:<\/p>\n