The article reflects on Faith Petric's extraordinary 98 years, highlighting her dual passions for music and activism. As head of the San Francisco Folk Music Club for 50 years, she spearheaded musical jams while championing causes like civil rights and anti-fascism. The recent documentary 'Singing for Justice' features her life, a vivid reminder of how music can energize collective action. Her vibrant legacy, filled with joyful resistance and community engagement, resonates today as a source of inspiration and action for social change.
"Faith's life is a vital reminder of the joy inherent in the work for social change," says Herring.
"She was known as 'the Fort Knox of folk music' - her life was full of golden bars."
"That's the kind of renewable community energy we need right now," notes Herring about the film screenings.
"She marched for Civil Rights in Selma and Montgomery, was integral to the peace movement, defended gay couples."
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