Britain's Community Channel is a publicly-owned television station that focuses on art, culture and social issues.  They broadcast on-air on on the internet.  The Channel has devoted part of their spring broadcast season to raising awareness about Roma Gypsies and Travelers - in Britain and beyond.  We haven't watched all these videos yet, but we did view... Continue Reading →

Here are some suggestions for observing International Roma Day (April 8): Placing a flower in the nearest river, lake, ocean etc. - the waters all flow together into one.  In the same way, the disparate Roma people are all united through their common heritage. Lighting a candle - as a way of remembering the many... Continue Reading →

Monday, April 8 is International Roma Day, and several events will be held in observance in places around the world... including Texas (see the article linked below)! International Roma Day has been observed for many years, but this year it's gaining perhaps more attention than usual.  Individual violence and slander against Romani is ongoing.  Governments... Continue Reading →

UPDATE - The links in the previous post did not work correctly, so I am re-posting this with the new links below. Pulse of the Planet is a short daily radio program on NPR stations that blends information with sounds recorded from real life.  Yesterday a Facebook friend alerted me that  Pulse of the Planet... Continue Reading →

UPDATE - The links in the previous post did not work correctly, so I am re-posting this with the new links below. Pulse of the Planet is a short daily radio program on NPR stations that blends information with sounds recorded from real life.  Yesterday a Facebook friend alerted me that  Pulse of the Planet... Continue Reading →

Michelle Norman, a friend and fellow CBF Field Personnel assigned to Barcelona, shared this article with us this evening.  It gives a surprising look at the Roma people here in North America, and how they're finding inventive ways to migrate even on this side of the world. Click on the picture or follow this link... Continue Reading →

The first International Romani Day was declared on April 8, 1990 at the Fourth World Romani Congress in Serock, Poland.  Since then, April 8 has been set aside each year as a time to celebrate Roma culture and heritage.  Below you'll find more information about it. But first, we want to make you aware of... Continue Reading →

It was announced this week that the U.S. would join the Decade of Roma Inclusion as an official observer.  Secretary of State Clinton made this public at a meeting with EU leaders in Bulgaria on Monday.  It's not exactly front-page news (most of you probably didn't hear about it), but I think it's an opportunity... Continue Reading →

Here are two more articles that have come to my attention in recent days. The first, from The Economist, highlights a recent study suggesting that Roma children are just as bright as other children, and that their lack of progress in some areas of Europe may be due to the prejudiced educational system. The second is... Continue Reading →