The political origins of Mother’s Day

by Sabine on April 21, 2009

in Allies

Wow. I never knew that Mother’s Day (rolling around on May 10 this year) was initiated by an activist. This vid (with a voiceover narration that is a teeny bit on the annoyingly breathy side) gives a little history behind the day. It’s produced by Inter Pares, an activist organization that promotes social justice in Canada and abroad. Check it out, and give it some thought when you’re debating between buying mom some chocolates or making a donation to a worthy cause.

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