Nuclear Remembrance Day

SpringdaleMarshallese Educational Initiative

$2,110

Raised of $500 USD

Successfully funded on Feb 05, 2014
36 supporters
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About This Project

OUR PROJECT

Held on the 60th anniversary of the devastating Castle Bravo nuclear detonation in the Marshall Islands, Nuclear Remembrance Day 2014 creates the space to reflect on our nuclear legacy, honor survivors and victims, and educate the public about the global
consequences of nuclear testing and the importance of sustainability.

WHY IT MATTERS

From 1946-1958 the United States tested 67 nuclear weapons in the Marshall Islands - an equivalent to more than 1 Hiroshima bomb every day for 12 years. On March 1, 1954, the Bravo detonation at Bikini Atoll, sent irradiated coral dust throughout the atolls.
Neighboring atoll populations, who were neither informed of the test, nor relocated prior to the detonation, continue to experience health issues, cultural upheaval, and physical dislocation.

Bikini Atoll detonation

OUR EVENT

The program incorporates speeches, multimedia and artistic performances, oral histories of survivors, and stories shared by Marshallese and Americans. As nuclear issues continue to occupy media attention, this timely event will offer unique insights into
our nuclear heritage that will inspire cross-cultural respect and increase environmental awareness.

WHY THE CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER

To generate awareness on a state, national, and international level, we chose to hold the event in the Arkansas capital, Little Rock, at the Clinton Presidential Center. We also selected the venue because former-President Clinton's administration was instrumental
in declassifying documents pertaining to the nuclear testing.

OUR BUDGET

We are asking for assistance to help transport Marshallese residents in northwest Arkansas to Little Rock, which is about 200 miles away. Any additional contributions made over our goal will go toward additional costs for more buses, the venue rental fee,
a reception, and travel expenses for speakers.

Marshallese children

THE MEI STORY

Northwest Arkansas is home to more than 6,000 Marshallese-the largest Marshallese population outside of the Marshall Islands. Dr. Jessica A. Schwartz, an ethnomusicologist and specialist in Marshallese culture, and Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow at Columbia
University, and Dr. April L. Brown, Honors Program Director and Professor of History at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, incorporated the Marshallese Educational Initiative, Inc., in July 2013, to create greater awareness and enact positive change.

Visit MEI's website at
www.meius.org for more information.

Use Of Funds

$500 Tipping Point Goal

Funds donated through StartSomeGood will go toward the costs of hosting Nuclear Remembrance Day.


Tipping Point Goal: $500


When we reach our tipping point goal, we will be 1/3 of the way toward renting a bus to transport members of the Marshallese community from Springdale to Little Rock, Ark., and back.


Total Fundraising Goal: $2000


When we reach our total fundraising goad, we will be able to rent a bus to transport 50 members of the Marshallese community to the event.


Any funds contributed that exceed our fundraising goal will go toward additional buses, venue rental, and other expenses to hold the event, like the reception and speaker costs.


 


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