Stephen Bradberry
Stephen Bradberry | |
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Born | c. 1966 |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Dillard University |
Occupation | community organizer |
Awards | Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award |
Stephen Bradberry (born c. 1966,[1] Chicago, Illinois[2]) is a community organizer in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. In 2005, he served as the lead organizer for the New Orleans chapter of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).[1] He was awarded the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his work on behalf of victims of Hurricane Katrina.[3]
Biography
Bradberry is a graduate of Dillard University who later worked as a public school teacher. He became active as a community organizer through the Umoja Committee of New Orleans.[2]
Following Hurricane Katrina, Bradberry organized grassroots campaigns to support the participation of low-income families in the recovery process. Among other initiatives, he led a campaign for the
In 2005, the
In the lead-up to the 2008 presidential election, Bradberry served as national campaign coordinator for ACORN's "Get Out the Vote" efforts. After ACORN reported that several of its workers had falsified voter registration cards, the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into several ACORN chapters. Bradberry responded that ACORN had self-reported the fraud as required by regulations and was assisting the process rather than undermining it.[8]
Following 2010's Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Bradberry called for federal initiatives to partner with local communities affected by the spill.[3] He also lobbied for "a separate health task force that can focus solely on testing, monitoring, and studying the long-term health issues from exposure to crude and dispersants".[9]
Bradberry currently serves as the Executive Director of the Alliance Institute, an organization that seeks "to provide individuals, families, and organizations with the skills and information necessary for them to fully participate in the decision making processes that affect them in their homes, neighborhoods and communities."[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Andrew Miga (November 16, 2005). "New Orleans Activist Wins RFK Award". Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ a b c "About Us". Alliance Institute. Archived from the original on 2 June 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ a b c "2005: Stephen Bradberry, New Orleans". Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ Peter Whoriskey (March 7, 2006). "Voter turnout will be major effort for New Orleans". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ Nicole Gaouette and Ann Simmons (November 30, 2006). "Judge orders FEMA to resume payments to Katrina victims". Seattle Times. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ Danielle Wright (August 29, 2011). "Six Years After Hurricane Katrina, Most Vulnerable Populations Still Need Help". BET. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ "On RFK'S 80th Birthday, New Orleans Organizer Presented Human Rights Award". Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved July 2, 2012.
- ^ Farai Chideya (24 October 2008). "FBI Opens Investigation Into ACORN". NPR. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ Dahr Jamail (January 14, 2011). "U.S.: Sick Gulf Residents Beg Officials for Help". Inter Press Service. Retrieved July 2, 2012.