Category Archives: Acacia O’Connor: Author

ACTION ALERT! Stand Up for the Freedom to Read! Defend ‘House of the Spirits’ in NC classrooms

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

A challenge to Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits has stirred immense debate in Watauga County School District in Boone, North Carolina. NCAC’s Kids’ Right to Read Project has been on the case for months, supporting district teachers and … Continue reading →

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Black Voices Silenced: NWA Says ‘Fuck The Police’

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

They weren’t the first musical group to express the sentiment, but when N.W.A. released “Straight Outta Compton,” unappreciative police activated in a big way to censor the group, in particular its track ‘F–k tha police.’ Police officers around the country … Continue reading →

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This Black History Month, Remembering Black Voices Silenced

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

“To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker. It is just as criminal to rob a man of his right to speak and hear as it … Continue reading →

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[VIDEO] 2013 YFEP Film Contest Finalist: Go With Them

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

This film is one of ten semi-finalists in our 2013 Youth Free Expression Film Contest. LOVE this film? VOTE. You can help it win People’s Choice by liking it on YouTube. “Go With Them” by Matthew Billman Age 18, Universal … Continue reading →

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[VIDEO] 2013 YFEP Film Contest Finalist: Video Games in the Crosshairs

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

This film is one of ten semi-finalists in our 2013 Youth Free Expression Film Contest. LOVE this film? VOTE. You can help it win People’s Choice by liking it on YouTube. “Video Games in the Crosshairs” by Savannah Jossart Age … Continue reading →

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[VIDEO] 2013 YFEP Film Contest Finalist: Initial Testing

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

This film is one of ten semi-finalists in our 2013 Youth Free Expression Film Contest. LOVE this film? VOTE. You can help it win People’s Choice by liking it on YouTube. “Initial Testing” by Austin Guerrero Age 17, Gresham, OR … Continue reading →

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[VIDEO] 2013 YFEP Film Contest Finalist: Video Games in the Crosshairs: Rewind

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

This film is one of ten semi-finalists in our 2013 Youth Free Expression Film Contest. LOVE this film? VOTE. You can help it win People’s Choice by liking it on YouTube. “Video Games in the Crosshairs: Rewind” by Logan Barrick … Continue reading →

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[VIDEO] 2013 YFEP Film Contest Finalist: A Virtual Reality

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

This film is one of ten semi-finalists in our 2013 Youth Free Expression Film Contest. LOVE this film? VOTE. You can help it win People’s Choice by liking it on YouTube. “A Virtual Reality” by Peter Ackerman Age 18, Augusta … Continue reading →

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[VIDEO] 2013 YFEP Film Contest Finalist: Gaming – My Story

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

This film is one of ten semi-finalists in our 2013 Youth Free Expression Film Contest. LOVE this film? VOTE. You can help it win People’s Choice by liking it on YouTube. “Gaming: My Story” by Sylvan Gu Age 18, Madison … Continue reading →

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[VIDEO] 2013 YFEP Film Contest Finalist: Video Games, the New Art Form

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

This film is one of ten semi-finalists in our 2013 Youth Free Expression Film Contest. LOVE this film? VOTE. You can help it win People’s Choice by liking it on YouTube. “Video Games: the New Art Form” by Nathaniel Bodnar … Continue reading →

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