tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64449624645807742742011-07-31T00:52:16.151-07:00Concert events that raise awareness to and is working towards ABOLISHING HUMAN TRAFFICKING!Tears Of Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17273230086806373245noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444962464580774274.post-85813290132182398702010-04-16T13:40:00.000-07:002010-04-16T14:21:19.864-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">TEARS OF COLOR<br />Abolishing: Human Trafficking<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Human Trafficking</strong> is a global phenomenon. It is the fastest growing crime in the world! There are currently over <strong>27 million people enslaved</strong> today and 80% of them are female.<br />The victims are young as 4 years old and on average 14.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">It is when a person is being exploited for their services including domestic and sex slavery. Most often girls are trafficked across borders, lured into the sex trade by a false job opportunity and upon their arrival, passports and documents are taken from them. These women are held against their will and forced to service up to 40 men a day.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>North Carolina is a prime location for human trafficking!</strong><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><u>This is why</u> <strong>Tears of Color has been launched</strong>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This is an initiative by locals in the community of Asheville who want to do something about this horrific injustice using their creativity and art. The evening benefit is designed to stimulate, educate and inspire using high quality multimedia, music, dance and art.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is also an opportunity for you, the individual, to raise your hand to make a difference. You can submit your artwork; purchase tickets; donate and spread the word.<br />Everyone has a part to play.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><u><strong>Special Guest Appearance by MAYOR Terry M. Bellamy</strong></u><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><span style="font-family:arial;">The proceeds will be going to our local shelter for victims of human trafficking;<br />The Hope House (our LOCAL initiative)<br />The A21Campaign (our GLOBAL initiative)<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Join us for an evening you will never forget!<br />Orange Peel May 7, 2010<br />$15 Doors open @ 6<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The artist line-up:<br />Mariya Fesiuk (</span><a href="http://www.mariyafesiuk.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.mariyafesiuk.com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">)<br />Jack Huggins</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">ShannonWhitworth (<a href="http://www.shannonwhitworth.net/">www.shannonwhitworth.net</a> )<br />Center Stage Dance Studio (</span><a href="http://www.centerstage2.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.centerstage2.com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Event Website: www.tearsofcolor.com</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6444962464580774274-8581329013218239870?l=tearsofcolor.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Tears Of Colorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17273230086806373245noreply@blogger.com0