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Attention all artists and craf Attention all artists and crafters! We need your creativity to help transform lives in Detroit!
- From: enchantedmakeovers
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Enchanted Makeovers is a Detroit based, 100% volunteer national non-profit organization whose mission is to transform homeless shelters for women, mothers, teens and children into places that inspire behavioral and psychological change. Not long ago, women and children were rare at rescue missions and shelters. The harsh reality is that today, they are more common than ever. Millions now call one of the 3,500 shelters in theUnited States “home. .
Our unique makeovers, projects and programs supplement the shelter’s efforts, building a stronger foundation for success and improved outcomes. In fact, the effectiveness of this model has just been featured on the U.S. Department’s Health and Human Services website, as well as being named the AOL Cause of the Day. Enchanted Makeovers has been highlighted in national media outlets, such as First for Women, Women’s World, Ladies Home Journal, Better Homes & Gardens, Stitch, Country Almanac, Inc., Thread, Small Room Decorating and Smart Money/WSJ. Enchanted Makeovers also received national awards from People Magazine, Major League Baseball’s “All Stars Among Us,” with special video recognition from celebrity Sheryl Crow and Martha Stewart’s “Dreamers into Doers” organization presented Enchanted Makeovers with a People’s Choice Award. PBS and Oprah Winfrey have also aired segments about why this work is important. Since 2006, Enchanted Makeovers’ projects and programs have touched shelters in over 8 states that collectively serve more than 5,000 women and children each year.
Enchanted Makeovers is passionate about using hand-made items in every makeover. We believe there is power in hand-made because it contains the love, creativity and imagination of the artist or crafter. When we share our talents, we help to break down the walls of segregation that separate the community at large from the women and children living in a shelter. We are so grateful for the support we have received over the last six years from artists and crafters from around the world! As one artist told us “I can’t tell you how much healing has happened for me on this project. I learned a lot about myself…..” We are not only passionate about the power of hand-made but about everyone sharing their stories, the truth behind their creations and what led them to their passion. It is about recognizing the “common thread” that connects us all. As Maya Angelou so beautifully points out “I note the obvious differences between each sort and type, but we are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike."
We are now ready to undertake our largest homeless shelter makeover ever! We are excited to announce we are partnering with the nationally recognized Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries to transform their Genesis III house. This turn-of the-century house is “home” to female veterans, many of whom are disabled, and their children. We will completely transform 23 bedrooms with 51 beds, hallways and create a sacred sewing room. We need mural artists, crafters, sewers and the creative community to help us transform this house into a “home” that inspires all who live there while they are re-building their lives.
Visit the site www.enchantedmakeovers.org to learn more. Email the founder and visionary, Terry Grahl at enchantedmakeovers@comcast.net to learn how you can be a part of this transformational journey. She can be reached on 734-776-0848. Thank you for your support!
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- 10 months ago
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My Solo Art Exhibition @ The M My Solo Art Exhibition @ The Museum Of Tolerance
- From: bcormalisjr
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The reception to my solo exhibition "A" Game In The B Leagues" was Sunday, February 20th at the Museum Of Tolerance, in Los Angeles. Thanks to Ovation for their generous support! I will be posting pics of the event. I was notified that my exhibition was extended through the end of March! On March 27th, the MOT has scheduled a former Negro League player to speak. My exhibit and me will be introduced when the player is introduced! I am very honored...
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- 2 years ago
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Martin Dihigo Martin Dihigo
- From: bcormalisjr
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16x20 Collage on Canvas
- 3 years ago
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"A" Game In The B Leagues" "A" Game In The B Leagues"
- From: bcormalisjr
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Description:Negro League All Stars
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- 3 years ago
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civil rights act civil rights act
- From: john_essmaker
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i was born in 1949 the civil rights act outlawing segregation was signed into law in 1964. i remember colored water fountains. my father told me they were all the same and what to do with them, i asked if he knew my friend Pat. A wedge was started between us
that lasted his entire life. i could go on but i won't, john - Blog post
- 3 years ago
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Dixie brings back memories Dixie brings back memories
- From: crenshawa
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Dixie brings back memories
The song Dixie has come under attack from some folks who say it’s racist and conjures-up images of segregation, slavery and The Civil War. At one time in our history, that was a valid emotion. Growing-up in north Texas in the 50s, I saw sections of black soiled farmland carpeted with cotton, so when I heard the phrase “Land of Cotton” it meant those fields off Preston Road that strung all the way to Lake Texoma. Of course, I can only speak for myself, but I freely admit that when I hear Dixie played, it does indeed conjure-up certain images.
Dixie makes me think of Blue Belle Ice Cream, Live Oak trees, spanish moss, hush puppies, corn bread, The Mississippi River, watermelon, fireflies and “lickin’ the dasher” on a July afternoon (just like yesterday). It makes me think of gospel music, Brother Dave, Gomer Pile, New Orleans, Al Hurt, Paul Prudhomme, Minnie Pearl, Nashville, Gardenia bushes and children who say “Yes, Ma’am” and “No Ma’am.”
Dixie makes me think of firecracker stands and lemonaide. As a youngster, my mother would grow mint in the backyard then we’d pick the sprigs in the summer and put them in our iced tea. Remember the smell of fresh mint?
Dixie makes me think of Lone Star Beer, OU Weekend, The Masters and Colonial Golf Tournaments, Key West sunsets ans Savannah in the spring . It reminds me of cool October weekend nights and the State Fair of Texas. I can still smell those wonderful Fletcher’s Corny Dogs.
It brings back memories when ever I hear it - good memories. I get goose bumps, a lump in my throat and a prickly feeling on the back of my neck when I hear the first six notes. If people of color feel differently, I’m sorry and I truly understand. I don’t expect everyone to feel the same way about this old song as I do, but I do wish they would try and understand that it’s not about the Civil War, at least not anymore. It’s about today, tomorrow and hopefully forever. I don’t mind if you don’t like it, but please don’t get your nose out of joint because I do.
There are several versions to Dixie, but this is the one I think most southerners are accustomed to:
O, I wish I was in the land of cotton
Old times there are not forgotten
Look away! Look away!
Look away! Dixie Land.
In Dixie Land where I was born in
Early on one frosty mornin’
Look away! Look away!
Look away! Dixie Land.
Chorus:
O, I wish I was in Dixie!
Hooray! Hooray!
In Dixie Land I’ll take my stand
To live and die in Dixie
Away, away,
Away down south in Dixie!
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- 4 years ago
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will the drinking fountains sa will the drinking fountains say "Photos Only"
- From: john_essmaker
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i try in everything i do
to incorporate a digital photo,try painting a piece , photo it then edit it 100% contrast, change colors, crop , crop again, it will be a different work, everything i do has a photo in it, where do - 4 years ago
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D Z D Z
- From: davyvon
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© David G. Wilson
http://www.davidgwilson.com/Dizzy.html
Here, I have created an image that reflects the dehumanization of the African to the status of merchandize by the institution of slavery and its subsequent progentory evil, segregation, inspite of the contributions, cultural and otherwise, of African-Americans.
- 5 years ago
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