The coronavirus pandemic that has suppressed the nation for most of the past year couldnât silence a countywide celebration Sunday heralding the Four Freedoms advocated decades ago by a former president.
More than 200 people gathered via a Zoom presentation, organized by the Four Freedoms Coalition, to embrace the four entitlements that President Franklin D. Roosevelt espoused 80 years ago. During the online event, local, state and national political figures called for equality and justice for all Americans, while singer Wanda Houston, drummer Jerome Edgerton, and the duo of singer Natalia Bernal and guitarist Jason Ennis inspired those watching with their music.
Berkshires: Defending Our Democracy Today
The non-partisan Four Freedoms Coalition, made up of over 150 non-profits, businesses and elected officials, invites the public to attend their fifth annual gathering this afternoon, (Jan. 24) at 2pm. As reported in a press release, due to pandemic restrictions, it will be held online via Zoom. The program features inspiring speakers and performers, including U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), who will be the keynote speaker. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP and receive the link, click here.
Since its formation in Dec. 2016, the Four Freedoms Coalition has organized an annual gathering in January to bring together the Berkshires community to stand up against bigotry and prejudice, and for the four freedoms outlined by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. They are freedom from want; freedom from fear; freedom of religion; and freedom of speech.
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