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Alice Lovelace Haitian Alliance Armed With Art For Haiti

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:46:01 +0000

Feat, ALICE LOVELACE, KELLY LOVE JONES, MALIK SALAAM, & A.P~.

Alice Lovelace

Armed with Art and The Haitian Alliance have joined forces to organize emergency relief funds and supplies for our Haitian brothers and sisters. Please help us impact the lives of 100 Hatians at a time. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of emergency aid & shipment.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010
Where: Eyedrum – 290 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW; Atlanta, GA 30312
Time: Doors – 7:30 p.m.; Show – 8 p.m.
Who: Featured poets & musicians with guest performances by Theresa Davis, Caheej, Mama Paula Larke, Nukola and Guilty Penmanship!

Contribution(s): 10$ suggested donation. We will also be accepting the below items:

1. Water, water, water…
2. First Aid Kits (medical supplies)
3. Food (non-perishable items. NO CANNED GOODS, please)
4. Feminine hygiene products (e.g., tampons/ sanitary napkins/pads)
5. Sleeping Bags/ Blankets
6. Tents
7. Mosquito Nets
8. NO CLOTHES PLEASE!

See you there!

For more information: patsuj@gmail.com/ Kerlysuffren@gmail.com

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Atl Casino Night Raises Funds For Trumpet Awards And Haiti

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:14:49 +0000

On Friday, January 29th 2010, Prominent Partners, LLC presents “THE ATLANA NIGHTS CASINO: VEGAS STYLE” at the prestigious One Ninety One Club. This Benefit Production will transport guests into an authentic Las Vegas Style Casino in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Entertainment will include Casino Gaming, upscale entertainment by Jazz Ensemble PURESOUNDZ featuring special guest vocalist Kemba Cofield, Magicians, Casino Showgirls and more!!!

Atlanta Nights Casino is a part of the 2010 Trumpet Awards Weekend. A portion of the proceeds from this event will support the Trumpet Awards Foundation and Living Unity, Inc’s Homeless Outreach Program. We will also make contributions to assist with relief efforts for the Haiti Earthquake victims.

Patrons will enjoy a fun, interactive experience, and participate by playing BlackJack, Craps, Roulette, and Poker with mock casino chips as well as bidding on unique items at live auctions. Afterwards the chips can be exchanged for Raffle Tickets for chances to win Great Prizes!!

Auction and Raffle Prizes include Vacation Packages, Flatscreen TV’s, Upscale Artwork, Digital Cameras, Gift Certificates and More!!!

See WWW.PROMINENTLLC.COM for Individual Ticket Info, Discount Ticket Packages and More Details.

Alice Lovelace 100 Poems For Haiti

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:03:41 +0000

Alice Lovelace(http://www.alicelovelace.com ), In Motion Magazine (http://www.inmotionmagazine.com) and Armed with Art

Invite you to submit up to two (2) poems (no poem longer than 1,000 words) to

“100 Poems of Solidarity for Haiti”

· The poem and AN INTERVIEW of one (winning) writer will be published in the ART CHANGES section of In Motion Magazine and $200.00 will be donated to the Haiti relief effort in their name.

· In addition, the best poems of the 100 will be published in In Motion Magazine.

· AND all one hundred poems will be available for download in a PDF (for a small fee, which will be donated to Haiti relief efforts).

Following one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern memory, Haitians are digging themselves out from under tons of rubble. The true extent of the earthquake is not known because few people have ventured outside of the capital to find out the fate of those living in rural areas.

While there has been constant news coverage, much of what I have heard has been tinged with denigrating remarks towards the Haitian people. I believe we are witnessing a new wave of racist speech and news coverage that rivals coverage pre 1960. As the world pours out prayers and sends appeals for aid to help the survivors and those trapped, Pat Robertson and Rush Limbaugh have chosen to raise their race baiting hate speech to an all new level.

We know that art can heal, we invite you to write poem of solidarity from your heart to the people of Haiti to help them in their healing. You may submit up to two (2) poems with no poem longer than 1,000 words. There is no fee involved. All poems should be submitted as an attachment in .doc format to: alovelace_99@yahoo.com

Links to Pat’s and Rush’s remarks.
TV Evangelist Pat Robertson made some unusual observations about the Haiti earthquake on his CBN newscast Wednesday, calling the quake a possible blessing and saying the Haitian people are cursed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5TE99sAbwM

Rush Limbaugh on Haiti relief donations: ‘We’ve already donated to Haiti. It’s called the U.S. income tax’January 15, 2010 | 5:51 pm. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/comments_blog/2010/01/rush-limbaugh-haiti-earthquake-relief-donations-obama-red-cross-links.html

Links to Haiti history and culture.
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/43a/index.html

http://www.travelinghaiti.com/history.asp

Democracy Now!’s complete coverage of the earthquake and of Haiti (dating back to 1996) is archived here:
http://www.democracynow.org/tags/haiti

http://www.democracynow.org/2010/1/15/earthquake_survivors_dying_as_aid_struggles

Recap:

We know that art can heal, we invite you to write poem of solidarity from your heart to the people of Haiti to help them in their healing. Poems may be any length. There is no fee involved. Deadline February 14, 2010. All poems should be submitted as an attachment in .doc format to: alovelace_99@yahoo.com

· $200.00 will be donated to the Haiti relief effort in the name of winning poet.

· The poem and AN INTERVIEW of one (winning) writer will be published in the ART CHANGES section of In Motion Magazine .

· The best poems of the 100 will be published at In Motion Magazine (http://www.inmotionmagazine.com).

· And all one hundred poems will be available for download in a PDF.

PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR NETWORK OF WRITERS!

ATL Loves Haiti An Event Listing

Edward M. Garnes, Jr. — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:48:37 +0000

Source: http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=42293

FRI, JAN. 22 – “Happy Hour for Haiti” hosted by Shanti Das (Music Industry Veteran), Frank Ski (V103 Morning Show Host), Peter Thomas, Kwanza Hall ( ATL City Councilman), Attorney Marvin Arrington Jr, Devyne Stephens (Upfront Entertainment), Ryan Glover (Turner Networks), Bart Phillips (Sunseeker Films), James Andrews (Everywheretv/CNN contributor), Melvin Bratton (sports agent), Captain Munnerlyn (DB from Carolina Panthers), Dr. Alphonzo Overstreet (Medical doctor), Mo Ivory (Attorney/Political Consultant) , Shante Paige (Tyler Perry’s “Meet the Browns”), Sheri Riley (GLUE), and Keisha Lance Bottoms (Attorney/ATL City Councilwoman)
*UPTOWN(201 Courtland St, Atlanta GA 30303)
*6pm – 10pm
*Donation: $10
*Proceeds to benefit Wyclef Jean’s “YELE” foundation for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

*A representative from the Haitian Alliance will be on hand to discuss immediate needs for the relief effort!

FRI, JAN. 22 – THE SUPERFRIENDS, FCC, DJ KEMIT PRESENTS SPREAD LOVE, SOL-FUSION, JODINE’S CORNER,TASTEMAKERS, MIXMASTER DAVID & THE HAITIAN ALLIANCE PRESENT: “HAITI (Celebration of Life)”

*Touch (1599 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta GA 30317 – next to ESSO Night Club)

*10pm – 3am

*Donation: $10

*Live on the decks will be DJ Kemit, DJ Doc, DJ Mars, and Mixmaster David

*We will be accepting donations of medical supplies, clothes, personal items, and water (Information will be on-site from The Haitian

Alliance); ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORT (THE HAITIAN ALLIANCE AND PARTNERS IN HEALTH)

FRI, JAN. 22 – SAT, JAN 23 – “Change for Haiti” – A night of music, spoken word and dance featuring Joey Sommerville, William Green and Magic Dream, Tammi Allen, R U M I, Mudbone, Kerwin Felix and the Infinity Show Band

*2 High Studios (1301 Chattahoochee Ave, Atlanta GA 30318)

*8pm until

*Donation: $20

*100% proceeds going to Yele Haiti; Hard good donations go to Hosea Feed the Hungry.

*Produced by Barbara Shaw, Inside/Out Agency and Will Francis, Citywide Project. For more information: (678) 754-6291

SAT, JAN. 23 – “S.O.S. for Haiti!” featuring V-103’s DJ Doc and DJ Cowboy

*Lion of Judah Event Center (6202 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain GA 30083)

*8pm – 3am

*Donation: $10

100% of the proceeds will go to Yele Haiti

For more information, call 678-683-4043

SUN, JAN. 24 – “ATL FOR HAITI BENEFIT CONCERT” hosted by Greg Street; with live performances by Grand Hustle’s Baby Boy, OMG Girlz & More!

*Obsessions Night Club (4525 Glenwood Road, Decatur GA 30032)

*9pm – 3am

*Donation: $10

*Event presented by !KON!K, KBD, RUBiCON, & Grand Hustle

SUN, JAN. 24 – S.H.E.A.R.S. ATL: Salseros for Haitian Earthquake Aid, Relief, and Support
*Academy Ballroom (800 Miami Circle Northeast, Atlanta GA 30324)

*8pm – 11pm (8pm – Beginner Salsa Class)

*Donation: $10

*We will have bins available to accept additional donations of WATER, non-perishable (and preferably ready-to-eat) food items, blankets, medical supplies, hygiene items, and the like. The supplies will all be turned over to the Metro Atlanta Haitian Alliance, who is currently fast-tracking these items directly to Haiti.

*An AfriSalsa supported event

ATL Love Haiti A Night Of Music And Support

Edward M. Garnes, Jr. — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:25:40 +0000

“There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don’t expect you to save the world I do think it’s not asking too much for you to love those with whom you sleep, share the happiness of those whom you call friend, engage those among you who are visionary and remove from your live those who offer you depression, despair and disrespect.” Nikki Giovanni

Peace to our play cousins Keith “Kebo” Brown and Jodine Dorce as they join NBAF to give aid. Don’t talk act!!!!!

Luv & Sweet Tea

-Ed Garnes

Source:www.jodinescorner.com

Hosted by Leatrice Ellzy, Jodine Dorce and Keith A. Brown.

Date: Sunday, January 17, 2010

Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Location: Churchill Grounds Jazz Club

Street: 660 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA

We are devastated by the suffering of our Haitian neighbors. The images we have witnessed open our hearts up to their utter sorrow. These mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles, children, people, human beings … are our responsibility just as we are responsible for those in our own families and communities. Standing by is not an option at this moment in time and action is the only course.

Join us on Sunday, January 17 at Churchill Grounds Jazz Club, 660 Peachtree Street at 7:30 PM for Love : Haiti – A Night of Music to Support the Humanitarian Effort in Haiti. Featured artists include Joi, Mausiki Scales and Common Ground Collective, Chanda McKnight, Russell Gunn, Big Rube, Avery Sunshine, Ken Ford, Luis Carreras, Vinx, DJ Vando and others. Hosted by Leatrice Ellzy, Jodine Dorce and Keith A. Brown.

The recommended donation is $25. The minimum donation is $15 and will be collected at the door. Proceeds will be given to UNICEF, a reputable 501(c) 3 organization operating in Haiti since 1949. They have a team on the ground able to provide services to children in the early hours of this disaster.

If you are unable to come to Churchill Grounds we encourage you to log on to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/love-haiti where we will be streaming live and taking donations online. If you cannot stay for the event, PLEASE feel free to drop by with any donation you spare to show your support.

Love : Haiti is a project of the National Black Arts Festival. Special thanks to Churchill Grounds Jazz Club for opening their doors, the artists/poets/DJ’s for saying YES! and Red Creative for providing the imaging.

Support Jodine Dorce And The Haitian Alliance

Edward M. Garnes, Jr. — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:55:39 +0000

I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So are we all.–James Baldwin

The Haitian natural disaster is the ultimate humanity test. And pass or fail, all people of African decent must show luv and support to our brothers and sistas in Haiti. The press release below comes courtesy of my dear friend Jodine Dorce, the genius behind www.jodinescorner.com. Jodine is also looking for relatives. Please click this link http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-382163 and provide any info that may assist her efforts.

7.0 Quake Rocks Haitian Capital

Tens of Thousand Affected

The Haitian Alliance Calls you to Action

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – January 13, 2010 – Our resilient and courageous people have once again been hit by a major natural disaster. Around 5 p.m., on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Preliminary reports paint a grim picture. Now, more than ever, Haiti, and the Haitian People need you.

The Haitian Alliance shares the sorrow and the grief of the living and wounded who are mourning our dead. Working with Haitian Community Leaders, Caribbean and Georgia Community Leaders around the Metro Atlanta area, The Haitian Alliance is coordinating a campaign to make a difference. We’re calling on you to join us in making a real difference for Haiti.

Our goal is to collect, ship, and distribute that which will make a difference.

For the short run, we need your help with:

- drinking water
- medicine
- non-perishable food rations
- temporary shelter (i.e., tents, blankets, cots, etc.)
- the means to ship what is collected to Haiti immediately

We will publish a list of collection centers on Thursday, January 14, 2010.

For the long run, we need your help to raise the funds needed for a massive investment in reconstruction. Please click below to give life to the thousands affected.

Visit us often at http://www.transformhaiti.org for daily updates on the relief and recovery effort, and to find out how you can make a difference.

On behalf of Haiti and the Haitian People, we thank you for your partnership.

The Haitian Alliance, Inc. is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization whose purpose is to transform Haiti. Our mission is to empower the Haitian community to act as one, to make Haiti Green and Literate by 2030.

Contact: Saurel Quettan/404-735-2519