A Pro-Equality Music and Arts event A celebration of local artists and charities Music — Dance — Comedy — Art — Photography — Film – Diversity Workshops — Charity Stalls & Speakers A celebration of HUMANITY — A celebration of LA!
To tackle the “isms” Creatively
To raise awareness of local and national charitable organisations To celebrate local talent To communicate a message of social equality and a commitment to community cohesion.
To give HOPE to those who need it most
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WHO — CREW, TALENT, CHARITIES
THE PROTOTYPE
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There are events currently being organised in France and in the UK and this will be our flagship US event, with Diana Mera as Supervising Producer and M’DELA producing; a celebration of local artists and charities,
I hope that your year has begun well and that good things are headed your way in 2012. I am writing with some exciting news about a Pro-Equality Festival this April in Los Angeles. I am currently in communication with others in LA who are well connected and this should be the first event in the US to be confirmed as part of the Give ‘em Hope International Arts Festival.
I hope that we can now convince you to work in partnership on this initiative and to have the LA event as our flagship US show. This is where I get to the point and this is where you come in; I am crossing everything crossable in the hope that you’ll want to participate in some way. It is also my desire to support you and the charities and organisations that you value. The aim of this event is to raise awareness of local and or national charity organisations and to communicate a message of social equality and a commitment to community cohesion. The theme is, Tackling the “isms” Creatively” so all participants should be encouraged to offer music and artistic work which comments upon sexism, racism, disablism, ageism, homophobia and transphobia or any other area not listed here where people may experience prejudice, bullying or limiting labeling. Best idea is for us to talk via skype so that I can explain more fully the concept of the initiative. Please get in touch. Your involvement would be incredibly valuable; making this an event to remember. There we can discuss: 1. Charity organisations the event could promote and support 2. Your vision for the event 3. Other artists, speakers, use of video (Give em Hope videos and others) 4. My involvement 5. Media/publicity opportunities 6. Invited Guests/VIPS 7. AOB
Diana Mera is a singer, songwriter and actress who was born in the city of Quito, Ecuador and raised in Lima, Peru.
She has lived in México, Venezuela, Switzerland and currently resides in the U.S.
Mera began her musical career on the internationally prestigious TV shows Despierta América (Univisión) and De Mañanita (Telemundo) and will soon release her second studio album Luz Verde (Green Light).
As an actress she won great acclaim for her part in Eve Ensler’s, The Vagina Monologues, and, in 2010, Diana was recipient of outstanding praise from publications including the Los Angeles Times Magazine, StageSceneLA and Therevada for her role in Making Paradise: The West Hollywood Musical.
Diana Mera’s voice is soulful, rich and emotive and to define her style as simply Spanish Pop does her a disservice. The narrow view of this genre, however incorrect, may limit her audience and this would be a tragedy.
Mera communicates all manner of subject matter through her songs and her passion for social equality is a resounding theme. Her song “Sobreviviente” captured audiences and critics alike when first performed in the play called “Ojala” (God Willing).
Mera is, indeed, a survivor who shares her humanity through her work and through her equality advocacy. She will soon join NBI Associates in their, “Give ‘em Hope” youtube video campaign – an initiative designed to empower those most vulnerable members of our diverse LGBT community.
DIANA MERA MENTIONS MY CAMPAIGN IN REVISTA
La comunidad LGBT es importante para ti? Colaboras con
esta?
Totalmente, he apoyado a Bienestar y ellos a mí, The
City of West Hollywood cuando participe en el musical,
etc. En el 2011 pienso hacer más e involucrarme
muchísimo para ayudar a la juventud que necesita
ejemplo para tener valor y hacer una vida plena sin
miedos. Estoy en conversaciones con amigos de
organizaciones LGTB para comenzar proyectos de
concientización como “Never Blend In Video Initiative”,
próximamente estaré grabando un video para ellos y asi
unirme a mi gente.
IN ENGLISH:
Is the LGBT community important for you? Do you help out?
Absolutely, I’ve supported Bienestar and they have done the same for me. The City of West Hollywood when I did the Musical, etc. In 2011 I plan to involve myself a lot to help the youth that needs an example to have courage and live a full life without fear. I’m having conversations with LGBT organizations to start awareness projects like “Never Blend In Video Initiative”; I will be shooting a video for them to help my people.
A PRO-EQUALITY BLOG, written by Diversity Specialist, writer and motivational speaker David E Watters (NBI ASSOCIATES).
Articles on Equality & Diversity, Personal & Professional Development, Education & Management; his book, NEVER BLEND IN (http://www.nbiassociates.co.uk/Never-Blend-In.html), and the Give 'em Hope Campaign http://www.nbiassociates.co.uk/Give--em-Hope-Campaign.html)
