Put it in the Air
On Saturday, October 4th, The Truth About The Fact co-produced (along with TheWhole9.com) Barack Your World. The event was a combination fundraiser and change maker. Inspired by Senator Obama's call to create change that's bottom up, the event brought together nonprofits committed to social change, individuals looking for away get involved and deep pockets interested in getting a little lighter.
As is our tradition, there were scholars (Dr. Regina Freer, Chair of Politics at Occidental College) discussing the significance of the Obama campaign), powerful live music (Dwight Trible, The Jane Does & Nailah) that uplifted the soul and moved the ass, inspiring poetry (Sekou & Steve Connell) and super hot DJs (Derrick Wize & DJ Drez) spinning with purpose.
All the money raised went straight to Senator Obama's Ohio Campaign Office and the executive director of the Ohio Campaign Office even called in to address the entire party.
However, the most inspirational part of the night was seeing the mixture of people who had gathered at Barack Your World. Neighborhood residents (the event was held in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Victoria Park), professors, community organizers, students, musicians, poets and editors of The Truth About The Fact. The multi-ethnic audience ranged from children as young as a few months to folks in their 70s. Truly a sight to behold. And another example of how artificial barriers can disappear-- when change is in the air.
Peace & Blessings,
Michael Datcher
Editor
As is our tradition, there were scholars (Dr. Regina Freer, Chair of Politics at Occidental College) discussing the significance of the Obama campaign), powerful live music (Dwight Trible, The Jane Does & Nailah) that uplifted the soul and moved the ass, inspiring poetry (Sekou & Steve Connell) and super hot DJs (Derrick Wize & DJ Drez) spinning with purpose.
All the money raised went straight to Senator Obama's Ohio Campaign Office and the executive director of the Ohio Campaign Office even called in to address the entire party.
However, the most inspirational part of the night was seeing the mixture of people who had gathered at Barack Your World. Neighborhood residents (the event was held in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Victoria Park), professors, community organizers, students, musicians, poets and editors of The Truth About The Fact. The multi-ethnic audience ranged from children as young as a few months to folks in their 70s. Truly a sight to behold. And another example of how artificial barriers can disappear-- when change is in the air.
Peace & Blessings,
Michael Datcher
Editor
posted by Editorial Staff | 6:58 PM
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