Mary Morello, mother of Rage Against The Machine, etc. guitarist Tom Morello, and a noted activist in her own right, passed away at the age of 102 on July 12th. Her son and family are now seeking to continue on her legacy of advocacy for peace, and championing social and political issues, which notably included founding the anti-censorship organization Parents For Rock And Rap in the late 80s.
The Mary Morello Memorial Project has newly been launched in her honor, with her son Tom sharing the following about it today, July 20th, on social media:
“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 throughout her life, and reflect the causes she passionately believed in and was proud to work alongside (see below).
But we also invite you to “do as Mary did”, and engage first hand in CARING, SERVICE & ACTION. Between now and Oct. 1st (which would have been Mary’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’s work for peace, equality and justice.
The Mary Morello Memorial Project proudly supports:
UFW Foundation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
The Midnight Mission Jail Guitar Doors USA
Orphans of the Storm
All Chicago Corazón con Cuba
PCRF – Palestine Children’s Relief Fund
CNAY | Center for Native American Youth”
This webpage has also been launched as the current homebase for the project, and is actively fielding donations for the cause.
