[Nfb-editors] [NFB-editors] Seeking diversity

[Barbara Pierce]

It is all well and good to aim at interesting a broad group of people in the
issues of importance to us--blindness and the discrimination we face. But we
have good reasons for our policy against joining coalitions. We work with
others when their goals and ours are the same or similar. Blindness issues
are the one thing that unite members of the NFB. In all other matters we are
a cross-section of society. I think we will find it difficult to broaden our
newsletters in include things that are not shaped by blindness.

Barbara

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-editors-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-editors-bounces at nfbnet.org]
On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:41 PM
To: nfb-editors at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfb-editors] Seeking diversity

I think we need to seek membership wherever we can.  Sighted, blind,
disabled, non-disabled.  Yes, a broader audience will open more eyes--
no pun intended.

I know we have been wary of how non-blind members are involved, but I am
not suggesting we compromise our goal, or change our functions.  I
simply believe we must find ways to include a larger community into our
organization.

I think our publications have the opportunity to create this bridge.

I am not content with changing just the lives of the blind; I want to
change the lives of everyone.  If we can diversify the NFB, we have a
better chance to infiltrate the hearts and minds of the public at large.
I don't just want to educate; I want to work alongside.

I think any artistic expression lends a hand in accomplishing this.
Writing is an artistic expression-- even legal-based or historical
writing.  Words have always been powerful.

And just look at Virginia Tech.  The team working with us on the BDC did
not always believe in our capabilities, but now look at the
transformation.  They are truly working alongside us.

For a cynic, I sure have lofty ideals.  *smile*

Bridgit

Message: 2
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:15:02 -0700
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "'Correspondence Committee Mailing List'" <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] Making the newsletter work-- diversity
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Bridgit:

I presume you are speaking of a larger audience and not getting more
sighted members.

Mike



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