Occupy Huntington, WV Day 1
DAWG members are attending Occupy Huntington. Here is a video produced by DAWG from the first day of the occupation. Click HERE to watch Continue reading
View ArticleJohnnie Tillmon – Welfare is a Woman’s Issue
This article by NWRO founding mother Johnnie Tillmon, was published in MS. Magazine in 1972 I’m a woman. I’m a black woman. I’m a poor woman. I’m a fat woman. I’m a middle-aged woman. And I’m on...
View ArticleFrom Undocumented to Documented…..What Does this Mean Now?
So I’m just writing down some thoughts as to the news I just received a few minutes ago today. For anyone that knows me personally and is close…..it’s not hidden that I have been an undocumented...
View ArticleUnderstanding The Hood Mentality And The Role We All Play In Its Creation
You don’t have to be a certain color to understand a colorful concept. Just like you don’t have to actually touch a fire to understand that its flame will burn. If you want to see what just a small...
View ArticleVolunteer in Your Pajamas
Direct Action Welfare Group is looking for virtual volunteers throughout the state of West Virginia to participate in our My Life Project. DAWG’s My Life Project focuses on the realities of life in...
View ArticleStatewide Community Survey
April 1st through June 1st, DAWG will be conducting a statewide community survey. The survey provides an opportunity to get a picture of the issues and concerns in communities throughout the state of...
View ArticleTestimony of Sabrina Shrader Before US Senate Committee
Testimony of Sabrina Shrader Athens, WV US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging “Dying Young: Why Your Social and Economic Status May Be a...
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