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50th Anniversary of Ice Skating Tragedy Remembered With Book, Film & Exhibit

Rocco Staino | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rocco Staino

2011-02-17-ice.jpgFebruary 15th marked the 50th anniversary of the death 18 ice skaters who comprised the U.S. World Figure Skating Team.

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The New Generation of Activists: How Social Workers from RISE are Restoring Social Justice to their Profession

Fernanda Diaz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Harlem, Social Justice, Organizing, Activism, New York City, Youth Activism, New York University, Kate Barrow, Social Workers, Nyu, Rise Conference, Rise Social Work, DREAM Act, Social Work, Rise, Impact News
Fernanda Diaz

The Social Work community looked within and instead of figuring out ways to get respect and validity from outside, they devised new ways to adapt their own behaviors.

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