The Long Walk to Freedom, a public art project of Community Works, a Berkeley based organization, explores a crucial time when ordinary people did extraordinary things. The exhibition features photographs, archival materials, quotes, an interactive DVD and a 15 minute video that highlights the contributions of 12 civil rights activists who, together with hundreds of others, changed the face of the nation. The example of their lives provides a blueprint for future activism for young people today. The project honors Robert Allen, Frances Beal, Janel Clinger, Bettie Mae Fikes, Jon Fromer, Matt Herron, Phil Hutchings, Yuri Kochiyama, Carlos Munoz, Willie Wazir Peacock, Eleanor Walden, Cecil Williams.

Because all of us played a part in a vast effort that accomplished what was thought to be impossible, and because many did not live to know how much we owe to them, we want to compile an honorees list of other people who now live in California who were in the south in the 60's. We would also like to pay tribute to those who have passed away. If you would like to be included in this archive, can refer other people to us, or have names of deceased to include, please send me a note. I will send you more information and a special invitation to the formal opening on Feb. 1, 2003, 2pm, at:

San Francisco Public Library
Skylight Gallery, Sixth Floor
100 Larkin St. at Grove
San Francisco.

For more information you can call the library: 415-557-4277 (www.sfpl.org) or Community Works 510-845-3332, or Eleanor Walden 510- 848-6397.

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