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INFO ABOUT THE 2008 SHOW:
WHAT:
Turn Up the Volume! is an exciting new initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of sexual assault and violence against women in our community. Features area musicians, spoken word poets, coffee and a bit 'o' revolution. This is gonna be one hot show.
WHO:
Theory , beats and words out of Flint
Bakari Mikeal , spoken word poet
Traeder , featuring Carrie Treder , acoustic guitar
Ami Mattison , spoken word poet
WHEN/WHERE:
Friday, April 25, 2008. Dawn of a New Day Coffee House. 126 N. Franklin St. Saginaw. Michigan. Doors 7 pm.
WHY:
*1 in 3 women worldwide experiences domestic violence at the hands of her partner.
*1 in 4 college-age women is raped, most often by someone she knows.
*1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually assaulted during their childhood.
If you're like us, you're sick of the violence. In Saginaw, like much of the rest of the world, poor women and women of color are at an even higher risk. Sexism, racism, homophobia and other forms of oppression are all connected. Take a lesson from Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."
but we have hope. we believe we have the power to change things for the better. we believe in our community and in taking a stand for what's right for ALL of us, especially for those who have no voice. that's how we roll.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Underground Railroad, Inc. , a non-profit agency in Saginaw, Michigan that provides free and confidential services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
Performer Bios
THEORY - Flint, MI
*Natasha "Theory" Thomas is a highly sought after performance artist, speaker, consultant, and community activist. An artist dedicated to raising awareness about personal, social, cultural and political issues. Theory's unique brand of art activism is highly collaborative. Partnering with various artists, schools, churches, universities, and organizations, she creates words and works that promote growth and understanding. Her newest CD, Homegirls and Handgrenades, was released in 2006.
AMI MATTISON - Hazel Park, MI
*"A spoken word force to be reckoned with" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2004), Mattison tackles issues of poverty, homophobia, gender, and civil rights with an unparalleled ferocity (Out and About Newspaper, 2006). Touring since 2002, Ami has performed at art venues, festivals, conferences, and universities nationwide. With a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies and a B.A. in English, Ami has shared her knowledge during instructor positions at Antioch College, The Princeton Review, Emory University, and Georgia State University. She was a contributing writer to two Atlanta-based publications before freelancing her poetry and prose. Her demo CD, Strange and Potent Mixture, was released in 2004.
BAKARI MIKEAL - Saginaw, MI
*Activist, poet, and actor, Bakari Mikeal McClendon's writing has been featured in The Florida Times-Union, The Saginaw News, The Independent Florida Alligator, The Saginaw Community Voice, Word Up Magazine, The Michigan Banner, and Cardinal Sins. Bakari pursues cultural community development through social justice ad working to inspire youth through arts education. He was the host and organizer of WAX POETIC WEDNESDAY at dawn of a new day café for the past three years. Bakari is a well received community leader and an up-and-coming, multi-talented voice in the slam poetry movement.
TRAEDER - based out of Saginaw, MI
*A newly formed band, Traeder is made up of lead-singer Carrie Treder, guitarist David Cline, and bassist Cliff Dorne. Carrie has been singing all her life in church, choir groups, and most recently, Saginaw Spirit hockey games where she has opened with the National Anthem. She previously lent her vocals to The GoodSpeed Band, a blues band also based in Saginaw. David has been playing guitar for over 35 years, and is currently an Associate Professor of Elementary Science Education and Learning Theory at SVSU. Cliff, born and raised in New York City, is the son of an opera singer. He worked his way through college at State University of New York, playing in various bands. Cliff is currently the Asscociate VP for Program Development and Graduate Recruitment at SVSU.
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