Tom Morello has launched the Mary Morello Memorial Project in honor of his late mother, Mary Morello. Mary Morello passed away earlier this month at the age of 102. She was a teacher and lifelong activist who was instrumental in Tom Morello’s political understanding, including his pursuit of a political science degree from Harvard. She helped feed the poor during the Great Depression, protested against Jim Crow laws, participated in anti-colonial movements in support of a free Africa, and more over the course of her long life.
The Mary Morello Memorial Project
The Mary Morello Memorial Project will gather funds to be dispersed to a number of charities close to Mary Morello’s heart, such as UFW Foundation, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Frontiers), the Midnight Mission, Jail Guitar Doors USA, Orphans of the Storm, All Chicago, Corazón con Cuba, the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, and the Center for Native American Youth.
Tom Morello said in a statement: “The Morello Family invites friends, family, and all those whose lives were touched by Mary Morello to honor her memory by helping to keep her legacy of compassion, courage and service alive. Donations to the Mary Morello Memorial Project will support organizations that were deeply meaningful to Mary Morello throughout her life, and reflect the causes she passionately believed in and was proud to work alongside.
But we also invite you to “do as Mary Morello did”, and engage first hand in CARING, SERVICE & ACTION. Between now and Oct. 1st (which would have been Mary Morello’s 103rd birthday) get out there and DO SOMETHING: volunteer, protest, speak up, speak out, walk a picket line, do political art & music, and help those in need in anyway you see fit in your community. Share your efforts on Instagram and tag @MaryMorelloMemorialProject so as a community we can continue Mary Morello’s work for peace, equality and justice.”
Supporting the Project
You can support the project here.
Tom Morello recently released the song “Adjourn It” featuring his son Roman Morello and System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, a track we named Heavy Song of the Week upon its release.
The Rage Against the Machine guitarist also announced a one-day festival called Power to the People set to take place October 3rd in Columbia, Maryland, and feature Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and more. Get tickets here.
In conclusion, the Mary Morello Memorial Project is a fitting tribute to Mary Morello’s legacy, and Tom Morello’s efforts to continue her work for peace, equality, and justice are truly commendable. By supporting this project, we can all play a part in keeping Mary Morello’s memory alive and continuing her important work.
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