March Newsletter: Proclaiming Humanity Enlightens!
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10:45AM a. Proclaiming Humanity: "Breaking Silence" Enlightens Audience
b. 4/12 Crawfish Boil 4.0!
c. Farewells: Keith Chan, Laurie Chen, Gerry Ahn
d. Support Vox!
The Proclaiming Humanity series continues to delve in the issue of domestic violence in the community with a powerful presentation provided at Breaking Silence. Before we continue with the series, join us in April as we take a small pause for our annual social gathering, the Crawfish Boil 4.0!
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a. PROCLAIMING HUMANITY: "BREAKING SILENCE" ENLIGHTENS AUDIENCE
On Saturday, March 29, Vox Culture hosted the second event from our Proclaiming Humanity series, Breaking Silence!
Breaking Silence, conducted in partnership with the Tahirih Justice Center featured breakdancing by Break Free Community Center, a poetry reading by Samira R. Noorali, and a panel discussion with experts on domestic violence from Houston's increasingly diverse population:
• Anne Chandler, JD - Houston Director, Tahirih Justice Center
• Mustafaa Carroll - Executive Director, Texas chapter of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations)
• Bibi Khan - President, An-nisa Hope Center
• Abhilasha Vineet - Director of Community Education & Outreach, DAYA
• Cristal Cervantes - Community Educator, HAWC (Houston Area Women's Center)
These five inspirational leaders spoke on domestic violence and its impact on the Houston population, specifically within the communities they represented. A Q&A period followed their brief presentations.
b. 4/12 CRAWFISH BOIL 4.0!
It's that time of year again... when the Access Live Cooking Group and Vox Culture join forces to host... CRAWFISH BOIL 4.0! Our annual social gathering!!!
Come join us for a great, delicious, and entertaining time on Saturday, April 12 from 11:00AM to 2:30PM at the Vox Culture Warehouse (8570 Katy Fwy, Suite 116, Houston, TX 77024).
Adults: $17 | Kids: $5 - IF you purchase your tickets via EVENTBRITE by Thursday, April 10 at 11:59PM! (Click here to purchase)
Adults: $21 | Kids: $8 - IF you purchase your tickets AT THE DOOR (Cash or Check will be accepted) on the day of the Crawfish Boil!
ALL YOU CAN EAT!!! BYOD (Bring Your Own Drinks)! Come join us for some good fun and good times!!!
LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE by Joi Keeling (aka Sugar Joiko) and company!
Proceeds will go to help fund the work of Vox Culture, a Houston-based arts & advocacy network!
c. FAREWELLS: KEITH CHAN, LAURIE CHEN, GERRY AHN
This month, we say good-bye to three long-time volunteers and members of our Core Team: Keith Chan (audio & visuals specialist), Laurie Chen (member of board of advisors), and Gerry Ahn (IT support).
Keith Chan
Laurie Chen
While some are making new strides and others are moving to different cities or states, we are left with the positive memories that each of these Core Team members left, and the tremendous work and dedication that all three have shown toward Vox Culture. From the website, to the tech support at events, and to the behind the scenes advice, Gerry, Laurie, and Keith have all been vital members of the team and will be missed... but every chapter in life holds reason and meaning, and we can wish nothing but the best for all three of them!
d. SUPPORT VOX!
Do you like the changes happening at Vox? How about the events we have had so far this year, or in the past, or what lies ahead in the near future?
Well, we want you to keep coming to our events and spreading the word about Vox! More importantly, with the growth that has been taking place at Vox, we have been looking at creating stronger bonds with our donors while also creating fruitful partnerships with local businesses. Help Vox continue to get bigger, better, and even stronger!
If you are interested in making a donation to Vox whether as an individual, or through corporate-matching; or if you are a business owner and would be interested in learning more about becoming a community partner/supporter, please send your inquiries to ted.law@voxculture.org.
Until next time!
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