NOTE from Rev. Kim

Rev. Heasun Kim

After reading the articles from the last post, I wrote to Rev. Kim and here is her response. 

Good to hear from you!!

Happy New Year!! Our New Year is this coming Thursday. So, it will be a long weekend.

Thanks for keeping up with the Comfort Women.

 

Were you able to keep up with the news of the comfort women statue in Glendale, CA? It has become a Japan issue and all the signing against the statue to ask congress to remove that statue.

 

Anyway, we have to be clear what this is all about - using women's body as a weapon of war.

 

With the conservative Japanese government today, anti-Japan sentiment is again clouding the comfort women issue.

 

Well, keep up the good work, and look forward to seeing you at the Assembly.

Love, Heasun

Seems like I have more reading to do.   I am not aware of the issue in Glendale California.   Maybe my roommate Karen or good team member Helen might provide insight.   Back to work... Bonnie

Well, here is an article that shares the Glendale, CA controversy. 

Never far from my memory

The sculpture with the pink raincoat is a replica of one in the  War and Women's Human Rights Museum. She is always there among all who gather to speak on behalf of the Comfort women each Wednesday at noon.   A "rally" has taken place weekly for over 20 years as a constant support for these women.  

Ubuntu Journey to Korea continues for me this evening...I've just read an article and watched several videos in this CNN piece on the Comfort Women of Korea.   I share with you..."Another Voice Lost "  

 

Another piece that you will want to read... Another victim of sexual slavery... from The Korea Times.    

 

Hwang's voice is now silent.   Will the voices of those who speak at the rally in the future gain strength and the attention that is desired for the comfort women in honor of Hwang and all those who have gone before her?   Sing loud Hwang for we are with you.  

Gathering of UBUNTU Sisters at Assembly

My experience with UBUNTU Journeys has been once as a team member and once as a team leader.   Two vastly different experiences and both wonderfully fulfilling.  These journeys are part of my day to day life.  How great it will be to connect with women from these two experiences in Louisville at Assembly. 
  

A reunion luncheon on Friday, April 24

noon to 1:30 p.m. 

 

A Booth in the display hall for UBUNTU Sisters

   

We are invited to volunteer to work a two hour shift on

•  Friday  9:30 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. 
•  Saturday noon through 8:00 p.m. 

If you are willing to work a two hour shift, please contact Vicki Newkirk at bvnewkirk@comcast.net   and give her day and time preference.