Did you see that HipHopDx article on Hip Hop & Darfur?
Source: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1039
I got this project I'm working getting conscious hip hop artist to respond to the need in Darfur check out the group 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 I got a few tracks already, one on Africa in general and two on Darfur plus I'm working on a track and got a couple labels on board. Right now I got commitments and tracks from AppleJaxx (of Nureau Ink), Propaganda (of Tunnel Rats), Tre-9, Minister RMB, Ruslan (of theBREAX), Tha Heata, Name Brand, Afaar, NomiS, Regg Henry, John Orozco & others. Add your name to the list.
Shalom,
Justparadox
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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 March 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.”
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
Why should we get involved?
Here is a quick over view so you can understand what is occurring in Darfur.
Genocide is occurring in Darfur.
gen•o•cide [jen-uh-sahyd]:
–noun the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group.
Men, women, and children are being murdered by their own government paid militia. Since the beginning of the genocide, 450,000 people have died.
Not only murdered but:
-raped
-slaughtered
-displaced
-suffered from malnutrition
The militia, otherwise known as the Janjaweed, are killing animals as well and throwing them into any and all water supplies, along with, burning all food supplies and housing the people own -- consequently creating malnutrition for all, especially the hungry children.
Background:
Nearly three years into the crisis, the western Sudanese region of Darfur is acknowledged to be a humanitarian and human rights tragedy of the first order. The humanitarian, security and political situation continue to deteriorate: atrocities continue, people are still dying in large numbers of malnutrition and disease, and a new famine is feared. According to reports by the World Food Program, the United Nations and the Coalition for International Justice, 3.5 million people are now hungry, 2.5 million have been displaced due to violence, and 450,000 people have died in Darfur thus far. The international community is failing to protect civilians or to influence the Sudanese government to do so.
What YOU can do to HELP:
There is so much you can do to help! From spreading the word about this conflict to researching the following: -visit www.savedarfur.org If you're a attending high school or college, there's a great way to get your school involved and start a group or club. -visit www.standnow.org On either websites there are shirts for sale for only $10.00! Wearing a shirt will raise a great deal of awareness! Wearing the shirt will create tons of questions from friends and schoolmates and allow you to spread the word. The lack of education on this genocide is incredible. Most people, when asked about Darfur, answer with "What's Darfur?"
DO SOMETHING!
Your Making A Killing In Darfur Youtube Video
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Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y31TNgu-Nf4
Darfur: A Call to Action
A 20 minute documentary that provides background on the genocide in Darfur and explores what the major religions tell us about our responsibility to our brothers and sisters there.
Link: http://www.savedarfur.org/pages/organize_your_congregation
Check out Darfur Now with Don Cheadle
Darfur Now Trailer
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DARFUR NOW is a story of hope in the midst of one of humanity's darkest hours – a call to action for people everywhere to end the catastrophe unfolding in Darfur, Sudan. In this documentary, the struggles and achievements of six different individuals from inside Darfur and around the world bring to light the tragedy in Sudan and show how the actions of one person can make a difference to millions.
Written and directed by Ted Braun, the film explores the Darfur conflict through the first-hand experiences of Don Cheadle, Hejewa Adam, Pablo Recalde, Ahmed Mohammed Abakar, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, and Adam Sterling. Executive Produced by Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann, Omar Amanat, Matt Palmieri, Gary Greenebaum and Dean Schramm. Produced by Cathy Schulman, Don Cheadle and Mark Jonathan Harris. Co-Produced by Lenore Zerman, Line Produced by Jacqueline Frank.
Rated PG for thematic material involving crimes against humanity.
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Activist Resources
(Check out printable publicity materials)
Link: http://www.savedarfur.org/pages/activist_resources
Donate to Help Save Darfur
Your gift will help fund our crucial awareness and advocacy programs that play a critical role in building the political pressure needed to end the crisis in Darfur.
Link: https://donate.savedarfur.org/08/savedarfurcoalition
The Problem: How Your Investments are Funding Genocide (PDF)
Link: http://www.savedarfur.org/page/-/divest/Darfur%20the%20problem%20FINAL%20pdf.pdf
Divest for Darfur - Stop Investing in Genocide
Divest for Darfur is a national campaign to encourage investment firms, especially JP Morgan, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity Investments, Capital Group (American Funds), and Vanguard, to withdraw investments from companies that help fund genocide in Darfur.
Many US investment firms have huge holdings of shares in PetroChina, a Chinese oil company that is one of the worst offenders helping to fund the genocide in Darfur.
Help cut off financial support for the government-sponsored violence in Darfur! Urge investment firms to divest their holdings from PetroChina and other companies that help fund the genocide.
PetroChina, a Chinese oil company, is one of the worst offenders in helping fund the genocide in Darfur. With PetroChina's help, the government of Sudan uses its oil revenue to provide arms and funding for the genocide.
Of US-based investment firms, Franklin Templeton, JP Morgan Chase, Capital Group/American Funds, Fidelity, Vanguard, have the largest holdings in PetroChina.
I call on you to adopt targeted divestment and to divest from PetroChina, Sinopec, Petronas, ONGC, and other companies that help fund genocide in Darfur.
Link: http://www.savedarfur.org/page/content/index/
