Bending Hearts to Darfur
We are a group of yoga and community minded people who want to take action to be a part of the solution.It is our intention to have enough members to hold loving-kindness meditations & free yoga sessions. Together our loving intentions will reach those in need.
To whom it may concern:
We have three main initiatives right now.
The Save Darfur Compilation to raise funds for Darfur
The Much Luvv Challenge to raise funds for Darfur all contributions due April 15th
The Holy Hip Hop Responds To Darfur Movement Groups on Myspace, Facebook & Savedarfur
Over a thousand people have signed and committed to be a part of the movement, whether to educate others, raise funds and awareness or to get involved personally themselves.
Artist such as Jin The Emcee, Von Won, AppleJaxx (of Nureau Ink), Propaganda (of Tunnel Rats), Sojourn (of Future Shock), Khul Rhema (of Ziklag Boys),Tre-9, Minister RMB, Mr Ren, Cy, Ruslan (of theBREAX), Tha Heata, Nate G, Dizzy Kidd, Name Brand, Afaar, NomiS, Regg Henry, John Orozco & others have signed up to be part of the mixtape. Plus anyone else that feels called to be apart of this. You can record an original track about the genocide in Africa, in Darfur or people surviving tragedy. Let me know if you need a beat or got your own. if you check out www.soundclick.com/justparadox and let me know if you feel any of those beats to spit on for the darfur compilation project let me know. It will be sold digitally through iTunes and other online music sellers. It is planned to be released in the fall of 08.
Here is the latest info / update I put out that breaks down the three part initiative.
Join the Holy Hip Hop Responds to the Need in Darfur Movement Now
Here's how you can get involved!!
Part 1: Help Us Raise Funds For SaveDarfur.org By Participating In The Save Darfur Now Mixtape
We are working on this project to get as many conscious hip hop artist to respond to the need in Darfur. For more information check out the groups at http://groups.myspace.com/HHHResponds2Darfur / http://www.myspace.com/hhhrespondstodarfur / http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7185507075 / http://www.savedarfur.org/page/group/HolyHipHopRespondsToTheNeedInDarfur.
We are working on a compilation cd to raise money for www.savedarfur.org. We got a few tracks already and we have a couple labels on board as well as reaching over 1,000 with information about the Darfur Crisis through the myspace, facebook and savedarfur groups. Right now we have commitments and tracks from Jin The Emcee, Von Won, AppleJaxx (of Nureau Ink), Propaganda (of Tunnel Rats), Sojourn (of Future Shock), Khul Rhema (of Ziklag Boys),Tre-9, Minister RMB, Mr Ren, Cy, Ruslan (of theBREAX), Tha Heata, Nate G, Dizzy Kidd, Name Brand, Afaar, NomiS, Regg Henry, John Orozco & others. Add your name to the list. You can record an original track about the genocide in Africa, in Darfur or people surviving tragedy. Let me know if you need a beat or got your own. if you check out www.soundclick.com/justparadox and let me know if you feel any of those beats to spit on for the darfur compilation project let me know.
Shalom,
Jeramiah Giehl aka Just paraDOX
JEM Stone Promotions
CEO, Planner & Promoter
www.myspace.com/JustparaDOX
Much Luvv Records
Promotions & Marketing Manager
www.realityrap.com
National Holy Hip Hop Achievement Awards
Media Coordinator
www.holyhiphopawards.com
Holy Hip Hop Responds To Darfur Coalition
Save Darfur Now Coalition Compilation Coordinator
http://groups.myspace.com/HHHResponds2Darfur
Part 2: Will You Accept The Much Luvv Records Challenge? (Save Darfur Now)
In response to the "Holy Hip Hop Responds To The Need In Darfur" movement Much Luvv Records would like to issue this challenge to all Holy Hip Hop, Christian Rap, Gospel and other Christian Artist.
The challenge is that from Now til March 15th Much Luvv is challenging the Holy Hip Hop movement to step up to the plate and act on the behalf of those who have been raped, murdered and displaced in this horrible humanitarian crisis and genocide Darfur.
Will you join the cause and step up to the plate to help those in need half way around the world when the international community hasn't stepped in to help the over 400,000 murdered and over 2.1 million displaced.
Tre-9 the founder and CEO of Much Luvv Records and the National Holy Hip Hop Awards has committed to giving "10% of our cd sales for the next 2 months towards the cause," and would like to challenge other artist, labels, industry executives and concerned individuals to do the same; to spend time praying and fasting for the cause in Darfur and to sow a seed toward their freedom.
You can mail the money to Much Luvv Records, Inc. 4930 Dacoma Suite C Houston, TX 77092 (Make Sure in the memo section you put for the Darfur Now movement) before April 15th and we will put them on a press release on our website that will give your movement some needed exposure. And help further the cause of those lives and countries being destroyed by genocide.
Tre-9 says, "It is a good thing to do, for such an awful disgrace to humanity."
Have you seen the HipHopDx article on Hip Hop & Darfur? Source: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1039
This is a movement whose time has come. Read the following to find more information.
Part 3: Get Involved - More info about Holy Hip Hop Responds To The Need In Darfur
We are seeking Holy Hip Hop artists, Christian Rappers, Rhythm & Praise, Gospel and other artists coming together to support the social cause and seek social justice to those affected by the Darfur conflict. Putting our feat into action and money where our mouths are to reach those hurt and ravaged by great tragedy.
James 2:14-26 says, "14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe--and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
As many as 400,000 people have been killed in Darfur. Another 2.5 million have been driven from their homes and into danger. The threat of rape, torture, murder and starvation pursue the women, men and children of Darfur wherever they flee.
This is most definitely a cause worth fighting for.
Isaiah1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood; 16 wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, 17 learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.
James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Please prayerful consider becoming involved. Pray for the people of Darfur or if you can give or call upon your senators and leaders to Divest In Darfur.
It's something that anyone who really cares about social justice the loss of life should get involved with. Its something I believe in. We should, "Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow, to look after orphans and widows in their distress." 400,000 people have been killed in Darfur and another 2.5 million displaced that is a human tragedy.
Holy Hip Hop and other artists lets rise up to the times and do something for those who need our help. Lets show love and help those who are in need. Lets not just debate bible issues and enjoy our comfortable life. Lets help and fight for the cause of the oppressed and hurting.
Respond to the need in Darfur.
To find out more and get involved go to: http://www.savedarfur.org/page/group/HolyHipHopRespondsToTheNeedInDarfur
Also join us on my space at: http://www.myspace.com/hhhrespondstodarfur
Also join us on our my space group: http://groups.myspace.com/HHHResponds2Darfur
And face book at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7185507075
We have three main initiatives right now.
The Save Darfur Compilation to raise funds for Darfur
The Much Luvv Challenge to raise funds for Darfur all contributions due April 15th
The Holy Hip Hop Responds To Darfur Movement Groups on Myspace, Facebook & Savedarfur
Over a thousand people have signed and committed to be a part of the movement, whether to educate others, raise funds and awareness or to get involved personally themselves.
Artist such as Jin The Emcee, Von Won, AppleJaxx (of Nureau Ink), Propaganda (of Tunnel Rats), Sojourn (of Future Shock), Khul Rhema (of Ziklag Boys),Tre-9, Minister RMB, Mr Ren, Cy, Ruslan (of theBREAX), Tha Heata, Nate G, Dizzy Kidd, Name Brand, Afaar, NomiS, Regg Henry, John Orozco & others have signed up to be part of the mixtape. Plus anyone else that feels called to be apart of this. You can record an original track about the genocide in Africa, in Darfur or people surviving tragedy. Let me know if you need a beat or got your own. if you check out www.soundclick.com/justparadox and let me know if you feel any of those beats to spit on for the darfur compilation project let me know. It will be sold digitally through iTunes and other online music sellers. It is planned to be released in the fall of 08.
Here is the latest info / update I put out that breaks down the three part initiative.
Join the Holy Hip Hop Responds to the Need in Darfur Movement Now
Here's how you can get involved!!
Part 1: Help Us Raise Funds For SaveDarfur.org By Participating In The Save Darfur Now Mixtape
We are working on this project to get as many conscious hip hop artist to respond to the need in Darfur. For more information check out the groups at http://groups.myspace.com/HHHResponds2Darfur / http://www.myspace.com/hhhrespondstodarfur / http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7185507075 / http://www.savedarfur.org/page/group/HolyHipHopRespondsToTheNeedInDarfur.
We are working on a compilation cd to raise money for www.savedarfur.org. We got a few tracks already and we have a couple labels on board as well as reaching over 1,000 with information about the Darfur Crisis through the myspace, facebook and savedarfur groups. Right now we have commitments and tracks from Jin The Emcee, Von Won, AppleJaxx (of Nureau Ink), Propaganda (of Tunnel Rats), Sojourn (of Future Shock), Khul Rhema (of Ziklag Boys),Tre-9, Minister RMB, Mr Ren, Cy, Ruslan (of theBREAX), Tha Heata, Nate G, Dizzy Kidd, Name Brand, Afaar, NomiS, Regg Henry, John Orozco & others. Add your name to the list. You can record an original track about the genocide in Africa, in Darfur or people surviving tragedy. Let me know if you need a beat or got your own. if you check out www.soundclick.com/justparadox and let me know if you feel any of those beats to spit on for the darfur compilation project let me know.
Shalom,
Jeramiah Giehl aka Just paraDOX
JEM Stone Promotions
CEO, Planner & Promoter
www.myspace.com/JustparaDOX
Much Luvv Records
Promotions & Marketing Manager
www.realityrap.com
National Holy Hip Hop Achievement Awards
Media Coordinator
www.holyhiphopawards.com
Holy Hip Hop Responds To Darfur Coalition
Save Darfur Now Coalition Compilation Coordinator
http://groups.myspace.com/HHHResponds2Darfur
Part 2: Will You Accept The Much Luvv Records Challenge? (Save Darfur Now)
In response to the "Holy Hip Hop Responds To The Need In Darfur" movement Much Luvv Records would like to issue this challenge to all Holy Hip Hop, Christian Rap, Gospel and other Christian Artist.
The challenge is that from Now til March 15th Much Luvv is challenging the Holy Hip Hop movement to step up to the plate and act on the behalf of those who have been raped, murdered and displaced in this horrible humanitarian crisis and genocide Darfur.
Will you join the cause and step up to the plate to help those in need half way around the world when the international community hasn't stepped in to help the over 400,000 murdered and over 2.1 million displaced.
Tre-9 the founder and CEO of Much Luvv Records and the National Holy Hip Hop Awards has committed to giving "10% of our cd sales for the next 2 months towards the cause," and would like to challenge other artist, labels, industry executives and concerned individuals to do the same; to spend time praying and fasting for the cause in Darfur and to sow a seed toward their freedom.
You can mail the money to Much Luvv Records, Inc. 4930 Dacoma Suite C Houston, TX 77092 (Make Sure in the memo section you put for the Darfur Now movement) before April 15th and we will put them on a press release on our website that will give your movement some needed exposure. And help further the cause of those lives and countries being destroyed by genocide.
Tre-9 says, "It is a good thing to do, for such an awful disgrace to humanity."
Have you seen the HipHopDx article on Hip Hop & Darfur? Source: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1039
This is a movement whose time has come. Read the following to find more information.
Part 3: Get Involved - More info about Holy Hip Hop Responds To The Need In Darfur
We are seeking Holy Hip Hop artists, Christian Rappers, Rhythm & Praise, Gospel and other artists coming together to support the social cause and seek social justice to those affected by the Darfur conflict. Putting our feat into action and money where our mouths are to reach those hurt and ravaged by great tragedy.
James 2:14-26 says, "14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Depart in peace, be warmed and filled," but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 But someone will say, "You have faith, and I have works." Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe--and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness." And he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
As many as 400,000 people have been killed in Darfur. Another 2.5 million have been driven from their homes and into danger. The threat of rape, torture, murder and starvation pursue the women, men and children of Darfur wherever they flee.
This is most definitely a cause worth fighting for.
Isaiah1:15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood; 16 wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, 17 learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.
James 1:27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Please prayerful consider becoming involved. Pray for the people of Darfur or if you can give or call upon your senators and leaders to Divest In Darfur.
It's something that anyone who really cares about social justice the loss of life should get involved with. Its something I believe in. We should, "Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow, to look after orphans and widows in their distress." 400,000 people have been killed in Darfur and another 2.5 million displaced that is a human tragedy.
Holy Hip Hop and other artists lets rise up to the times and do something for those who need our help. Lets show love and help those who are in need. Lets not just debate bible issues and enjoy our comfortable life. Lets help and fight for the cause of the oppressed and hurting.
Respond to the need in Darfur.
To find out more and get involved go to: http://www.savedarfur.org/page/group/HolyHipHopRespondsToTheNeedInDarfur
Also join us on my space at: http://www.myspace.com/hhhrespondstodarfur
Also join us on our my space group: http://groups.myspace.com/HHHResponds2Darfur
And face book at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7185507075
today i sent condoleezza rice a statement asking her to stay strong and urge china, and france (key nations in this battle to save darfur)to work together to put enough pressure on the Sudanese goavernment to stop the violence. Have you asked Ms. Rice to use this one-of-a-kind opportunity to urge China and France to join forces with the U.S. on Darfur Diplomacy. Next Monday is the meeting between these countries, if you haven't sent her a letter yet, you still have time to send it, and if you have already sent her a letter THANKS
you can send her a letter at from this link if you wish to do so, and read this before
june 25, 2007
here's the link
Link
you can send her a letter at from this link if you wish to do so, and read this before
june 25, 2007
here's the link
Link
Below is Arch Bishop Tutu's statement on Darfur, Sudan and genocide:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"God has a plan and we are all part of this plan.
There is hope in all things as we all work together.
As children of God we must stand together against the killing of any brother or sister.
To make changes we must be educated.
As we become educated about Darfur it will become clear from where the money stems that allows this war to continue.
By learning the truth, by using our voice then pairing the two with action, we see results.
When the money stops the greed of money will stop.
When investments in companies supporting the government stop
so does corruption.
Achieve this through divesting and support of divestment.
Contact you government officials.
Make your rights known.
Reach out to help.
Give comfort to those that hurt.
Give shelter to those exposed.
Give nourishment to those that thirst.
Share knowledge with those that look.
Give the tools needed to do for themselves.
Teach by example.
Share what you have to give,
a smile,
hope,
a book.
There is always someone who would be blessed by what you have to give.
And... always give thanks
and always love,
for God is love
and love is God."
words of Arch Bishop Tutu
This is from Arch Bishop Tutu in reference to my [rhonda varsane's] request for statement about Darfur, Sudan and genocide during April, a month of awareness.
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Money is often times more of a problem then a solution.
contact information:
rhonda varsane
972.948.7498
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"God has a plan and we are all part of this plan.
There is hope in all things as we all work together.
As children of God we must stand together against the killing of any brother or sister.
To make changes we must be educated.
As we become educated about Darfur it will become clear from where the money stems that allows this war to continue.
By learning the truth, by using our voice then pairing the two with action, we see results.
When the money stops the greed of money will stop.
When investments in companies supporting the government stop
so does corruption.
Achieve this through divesting and support of divestment.
Contact you government officials.
Make your rights known.
Reach out to help.
Give comfort to those that hurt.
Give shelter to those exposed.
Give nourishment to those that thirst.
Share knowledge with those that look.
Give the tools needed to do for themselves.
Teach by example.
Share what you have to give,
a smile,
hope,
a book.
There is always someone who would be blessed by what you have to give.
And... always give thanks
and always love,
for God is love
and love is God."
words of Arch Bishop Tutu
This is from Arch Bishop Tutu in reference to my [rhonda varsane's] request for statement about Darfur, Sudan and genocide during April, a month of awareness.
###
Money is often times more of a problem then a solution.
contact information:
rhonda varsane
972.948.7498
I know this is a request for darfurawareness.com webpage but you can help too by sharing the following information.
Hey There!
Our school, Atlantic County Institute of Technology is hosting "Dining for Darfur". This is an event where from April 24-26Th our school cafe` will donate 5% of the revenue to the International Rescue Committee. We are asking if you could please post our flyer with all the information concerning this event on your web page. This will be a big help in getting awareness out there and also raising money for those in Darfur suffering from this genocide. Seeing that you are a big support in putting an end to this crisis we though this might interest you. We hope in hearing back from you and maybe you could join us for one of the days to help support the genocide in Darfur. If you would like to contact by phone you may by:
Dr. Elizabeth Klem
(609) 625 -2249 Ext:1109
Thank you for taking your time in considering this event and enclosed is our flyer for you with all information concerning this event.
Hey There!
Our school, Atlantic County Institute of Technology is hosting "Dining for Darfur". This is an event where from April 24-26Th our school cafe` will donate 5% of the revenue to the International Rescue Committee. We are asking if you could please post our flyer with all the information concerning this event on your web page. This will be a big help in getting awareness out there and also raising money for those in Darfur suffering from this genocide. Seeing that you are a big support in putting an end to this crisis we though this might interest you. We hope in hearing back from you and maybe you could join us for one of the days to help support the genocide in Darfur. If you would like to contact by phone you may by:
Dr. Elizabeth Klem
(609) 625 -2249 Ext:1109
Thank you for taking your time in considering this event and enclosed is our flyer for you with all information concerning this event.
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