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“Dia dhuit a chara”

April 2, 2019 Ken Johnston

“Dia dhuit a chara” (Hello, my friend) That was the opening message I received today from my Irish language teacher,…

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

I’m Not Ready – Yet

March 31, 2019 Ken Johnston

On this gorgeous day I decided I needed to walk. I mean really walk, walk with a fully loaded backpack,…

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Posted in: Preparation

Air Your Linen

March 21, 2019 Ken Johnston

Air Your Linen I’ve always loved textile art, and when I learned that Northern Ireland’s Linen Biennale is attempting to…

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Posted in: Irish Linen, Northern Ireland, Ulster

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum

March 16, 2019 Ken Johnston

A few pictures from my recent visit to Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum in Hamden, Connecticut. The museum is focused on…

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Posted in: Art, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Museum, Republic of Ireland

The Black O’Connell

Ken Johnston

As I prepare for my trip to Ireland next month to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Belfast to Derry…

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Posted in: Fredrick Douglas, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Museum, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

Border Walls

March 8, 2019 Ken Johnston

Border Walls and Interfaces

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Peace Walls

Notice of Intention to Organise A Public Procession

February 21, 2019 Ken Johnston

Yesterday I officially filed my “Notice of Intention to Organise a Public Procession” to walk across Northern Ireland. And today…

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Posted in: mile marker, Parades, Thank You

Forest, A Freedom Summer SNCC Volunteer

May 14, 2018 Ken Johnston

I have many wonderful stories to share about people I met on my recent Walk to Freedom, as I meandered…

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Posted in: People Filed under: Inspirational Quotes

Remembering Ida B. Wells

April 27, 2018 Ken Johnston

Ida B. Wells-Barnett is an unsung heroine of the early 20th Century. She was a Civil Rights advocate, journalist and…

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New England Public Radio Interview

Ken Johnston

Now that I’m back in Amherst I am just beginning to catch up on some of the interviews I participated…

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Posted in: Media Interview

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