pop montreal music festival

http://popmontreal.com/

September 30th - October 4th

Come Unity. V-Day. White Ribbon Campaign. Carlos Andres Gomez.

Behind the Masc.

Behind the Masc: Defining Masculinity with Carlos Andres Gomez

An evening of spoken word and conversation with 2006 Toronto International Poetry Slam Grand Champion Carlos Andres Gomez

Date:	Friday, September 25, 2009
Time:	7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:	SCC-115, Student Campus Centre
Street:	55 Gould St
City/Town:	Toronto, ON

As part of the Ryerson December 6th Memorial Committee's series "LOOKING FORWARD WITH 20/20 VISION: A FUTURE WITH NO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: 20 Events to recognize the 20th Anniversary of December 6th"

THE RYERSON DEC 6TH MEMORIAL COMMITTEE and THE RYERSON WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN 
along with the RYERSON URBAN HIP HOP UNION, UNITED BLACK STUDENTS AT RYERSON, V-DAY AT RYERSON and COME UNITY proudly present...

Behind the Masc: Defining Masculinity with Carlos Andres Gomez

An intimate evening with spoken word artist Carlos Andrés Gómez as he comes to Ryerson for a special intimate performance that looks at what it means to be a ‘good man’ in a world where ‘masculinity’ is confined by the narrowest of definitions. It will also be an exploration of the powerful and beautiful things that can define manhood "...giving men the permission to be the best versions of what they can be".

Starting the main show with a powerful spoken word piece will be V Tran from V-Day at Ryerson and Come Unity and Neree Smith from Urban Hip Hop Union

Special Guest Boonaa Mohammed will open for Carlos!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127040199997&ref=ts

PHOTOS from the clothesline project: september 17th 2009

"...UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS"

A ComeUnity collective art project.  Inviting your support whereby Art meets Activism.  Come and participate, support and identify yourselves to be a non violent individual by stamping your fingerprint on this piece. "...UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS" will travel along with V-Day at Ryerson 2010 through out their campaign to raise funds for their efforts. Donations are encouraged and appreciated; and its proceeds will go to V-Day at Ryerson.

The Clothesline Project: Thursday September 17th 2009 @ Ryerson University

Thank you to all that came by our exhibit and supported our movement to end violence against women and girls. For those interested in more information about todays event and about Come Unity and V-Day organizations contact the following at the email addresses listed:

Come Unity Information/Contact:

comeunity.info@gmail.com

V-Day @ Ryerson (for inquiries on volunteering, event/news updates):

vdayatryerson@gmail.com


* Check back soon as we will be posting photos from today's event shortly.

Once again thank you to those that contributed to the ComeUnity Collective Art Project, your support and participation is greatly appreciated.


Thanks,

Come Unity Team

what do you know about DECEMBER 6th?

community LOVE event on SATURDAY AUGUST 15th 2009 (1-6pm) @ Maplewood High School

*Jewels Are We booth by: V, will also be present... 

D'BI YOUNG, storyteller, dub poet, playwright, actor, goddess!

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on: Thursday, October 1st, 2009 12-2pm @ Nathan Philips Square, Toronto

Ready to take up the high heel challenge?

Stiletto or pump, flat or sling back, patent leather or leopard print, or even flip flops you decide. All that matters is that you come with your game face on, ready to strut your stuff for the women in your life. In fact, bring them along with you, side by side, in support of a future without violence.

Thousands of men will take over the city's business core this Fall to raise awareness and funds in an effort to end violence against women. This first Toronto edition of the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes¨ fundraising event asks men to literally walk one mile in women's high-heeled shoes. It's not easy, but it gets the community talking about something that's really difficult to talk about gender relations and sexual violence.

If you are interested in getting volunteering, participating or learning more information, please visit walkamiletoronto.org. Official online registration NOW OPEN!.

Help End Violence Against Native Women and Girls: THIS FRIDAY JULY 10TH

Good Afternoon :)

Yesterday I received a text message from a good friend of mine Christine Noble. I'm just going to copy the text here:

"Hey Lovelies! this is a mass text to let you all know that this Friday I will be attending a creative crafting get together to help end violence against Native women and girls. We will all be creating name tags for a permanent art installation that will tour around Canada to various cop shops to show the authorities that we have not forgotten about those they have, women who went missing or murdered and their cases overlooked. Food will be provided, it starts at 11am and will end at 5pm at the Center for Women and Trans People around Spadina and College area. This is a great cause, and a good opportunity to meet some nice people who are passionate about important issues. You don't have to come the whole time, every little bit helps. Spread the word! bring a friend. xo"

http://womenscentre.sa.utoronto.ca/

Please help to spread the word! 

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC)

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women. In fifty-eight countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, with a focus on educating men and boys.

The White Ribbon is a symbol of a man’s pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women. 

WRC Canada is a non-profit organization focused on challenging men to speak out; educating young people through direct youth engagement; raising public awareness about gender-based violence; working in partnership with women’s organizations; and supporting campaigns around the globe to create a future with no violence against women.  

www.itstartswithyou.ca

Hip Hop Love Loves Come Unity

Girls Love Hip Hop Too!!

Please take our card!

come UNITY

Please help us spread the word about our blog!  

We're all in this together, and we need your help in order to build a stronger more beautiful community.

Playing For Change: Song Heard Round The World

Take in the message of this classic. Come Together. Come Unity. Love and Peace.

Jamaica Nice

RESPECT MY COLLABORATIVE

KRS ONE - TOWN HALL MEETING

Music Africa is a non profit community based organization dedicated to the promotion of African Music and culture.

AFROFEST 2009 is held on Sat. July 11 - Sun. July 12 @ Queen's Park, Toronto, ON

Come Unity will be at the festival (Connect with us at the “JEWELS ARE WE” booth) …Join us as we celebrate creation in art, music and culture!  

Inspire

I am inspired by sounds 

words with different meanings

I hope this mix will inspire the rest of your thursday.

The Clothesline Project Photos

Here are a few flicks from The Clothesline Project which we set up on May 1st - 4th at Ryerson University on Gould Street. The event was a great success and we want to thank all the volunteers who came out and donated their time and energy to such an awesome cause. we love you! 

"the clothesline" poem by j & v

Tell stories of empowerment, 

like the way we were meant to be in power...

in order to break the silence- 

the lengths we went to connect with the original covenant.  

So that what can be heard, 

is that of what mute women speak. 

Each story unique.  

Shoulder to shoulder, standing tall, 

held hands linked, now there is no room to fall. 

Call up and let the goddess be seen. 

Queens, you are once again placed upon the forefront. 

More than just a beat, let our souls thump... 

Rise again and take your place in the clouds. 

Identify with one another, let our voices be loud... 

Come-Unity.

The Clothesline Project

SHARE, LEARN & SPREAD THE WORD WITH STORIES TO BREAK THE SILENCE!   

This is a chance for those of you who have witnessed or experienced violence or who want to speak up about it to write or draw your stories on t-shirts, which will be hung on a clothesline for the public to view and read. Come out, meet new people and create a shirt to help end violence against women and girls.

WHEN: FRIDAY MAY 1ST - 4th 2009

To be held outside in the Ryerson Quad from 12pm - 5pm

***1 day (Friday May 1st) of The Clothesline Project will be dedicated to workshops and writing our stories on them. This will be done as a collective group at Ryerson University. If you wish to create your shirt at home or want to remain anonymous just send us an email and we'll tell you how you can get your shirt to us.

Each T-Shirt stands for something different:

(we are urging any donations of used shirts that we could use for this project)

White: Represents women who died because of violence.

Yellow: represents battered or assaulted women.

Red: are for survivors of rape and sexual assault.

Blue: represent survivors of incest and sexual abuse.

Purple: represents women attacked because of their sexual orientation.

Black/grey: is for women attacked for political reasons.

CLP on Facebook: 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142293360642&ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49416679921&ref=ts

"come unity" poem by v

Come Unity is…

poetry art & activism

soul 

connection 

rhythm

 

wholesome 

foundation

living 

 

celestial

ancestral

written

 

bare feet

earth

worth

 

love

light

write

 

right

left

 

all sides

all ways

 

eyes open

wide

 

build

solid

tide

 

together

we 

are

 

powerful

inspirational

interchangeable

come 

to unite

come 

for unity

come unity

in our

community