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Monday, April 15, 2013

STOP RAPE- Stop Abuse!!!

Dear All,
Many people don't know but I am surivor and I am of course against RAPE AND ABUSES. 
Many people do not know that I am fully involved in movement to stop RAPE and ABUSE!
Often I think about our children, hoping their would never had to ever experince that.
I know for myself as Parent, I worry about my children future.
I thought I take the time to create BLOG here on educating What Rape is and how to Fight it.
I join force for many time with DeafHope- 
Wonderful Organzaine that support Deaf who been rape and alway training people to understand the rape culture- 
Someone ASK me what is RAPE Culture please watch the video below.
 
Sadly it is true it happen everyday all over the world. It can happen to anyone, any race, age, and so on. I found many people in my Deaf community didnt know how to protect themselve or speak up even myself - I was lost. It wasnt until years later I've learn my right and understood wow I am surivor.

I have a question for you

Are you a Sexist?

I know there is alot of information but we need to still continue to educate. Our gay community is being attack everyday just like Deaf people being attack everyday- Does it make you wonder what the number against Deaf Gay community. I am strong believe no one should be rape. Gay, str-8, Deaf or Disable. I asked the community to join the fight let no one suffer that pain alone. 
How do you repsond when you someone someone being abuse?

What does COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY look like?

Please watch this video - 
Warning hard image here.

You know when I was growing up - I saw a lot of sistas and friend get rape. 
I couldnt tell my parent or anyone because no one would believe us. 
Sadly it was true. When went to ask for support we was ask to shut or we get in trouble-

Victim Blaming

Trues story!! 
Please watch the video - 

Domestic Violence is none of our business?

Yeah, right! it is our business!! Someone get beyound hurt - Check in 
Get involve - stand and you will save a live-
You know dont think so - Well watch this video 
WARNing this IMAGE is rough - 
there Violence shown
That's right it can happen anywhere public and at home!!!
It can be someone you love so much!!!! 

I remember my ex Partner was alway werid out 
When I asked to kiss
Hug , or even make love. 
I was Abuse and I wanna make sure my love one doesnt feel that kind of pain EVER!!!
SADLY THAT PERSON WANTED ME TO TAKE CONTROL WILD BUT I FELT
 I was treated unsexy-
 I FELT MY WAY OF BEING GENTLE WAS UGLY
however I learned I was being very sexy- 
I strong believe 

Consent is Sexy!!

Watch and Learn. 

IF SHE/HE SAY NO IT MEAN NO-
IF YOU DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT NO IS
READ!!!
!!!!!!!GET IT- GET THE POINT!!!!!!
iF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE LOOK UP
DEAF HOPE-


Mission
Our mission at DeafHope is to end domestic and sexual violence against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education and services.

This mission will be achieved on three levels - by providing services to Deaf women and children who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence; by educating our community and service providers about domestic and sexual violence; and by providing statewide training and technical assistance to establish more Deaf-run services for Deaf survivors.
Company Overview
We believe:

1. Deaf women and children deserve to live in homes that are free from violence.
2. The Deaf community and our allies CAN do something to end violence against Deaf women and children.
Description
At DeafHope we rely on the empowerment model. We believe that Deaf women and children are not responsible for violence, and they have a right to live in a healthy environment. We believe that Deaf survivors have the ability and right to make their own choices toward living independently and safely. As advocates, we provide support and information, working with her strengths, and only the survivor can make the best choices for her and her family.




 i HOPE YOU LEARN A LOT FROM THIS VIDEO AND BLOG- DEAFHOPE DIDNT ASK ME TO DO THIS BUT I HAD TO BECAUSE I FELT IT IS MY JOB TO ALSO EDUCATE- NOT MANY VIDEO HAD CAPTION AND SIGN SO I USE DEAFHOPE. SUCH WONDERFUL TEAM IN BAY AREA. I HOPE YOU ALL SHARE AND I HOPE THIS CHANGE HOW OU SEE THINGS. 
PLEASE EDUCATE, 
STOP THE ABUSES, THE RAPE
THE PAIN!
PLEASE GET INVOLVE 
AND 
LET SUPPORT AND PROTECT OUR LOVE ONE 
AND 
THOSE WE DONT KNOW FOR NOONE HAD A RIGHT TO ABUSE OR RAPE ANYONE- 
LET PROTECT OUR CHILDREN. 




WE HAVE A SHOW COMING UP PLEASE COME SUPPROT!!
lOOK UP WWW.DEAFHOPE.ORG



IT MIGHT NOT LOOK LIKE IT BUT I AM ALWAY INVOLVE
IT MIGHT NOT LOOK LIKE I WAS THERE BUT I AM ALWAY THERE
IF YOU BEEN HURT AND NEED SUPPORT FEEL FREE TO REACH 
DEAF HOPE AND YOU CAN ALSO CALL ME 
AND I WOULD BE HAPPY TO LEAD TO TO 
DEAFHOPE
TO GIVE YOU ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED
i ALWAY ENJOY WORKING WITH DEAFHOPE AND
EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE
PEACE LOVE AND DANCING BLESS
ANTOINE HUNTER









Tuesday, April 2, 2013

History Made! Antoine hunter Join: 35th Anniversary Festival Schedule Announced



Hello-
As far as I know - 
1st time in history Deaf Artist's work is presents as Deaf Culture's work in SF Ethic Dance Festival !!! 
Antoine Hunter will be presenting Deaf Culture!!!!
This festival is very hard to get into so manh hundred of beautiful different culture people are coming from all over the world to audition to present their culture. Only few out of a hundred are picked. You're presenter Antoine Hunter - will be on the front line - His company Urban Jazz Dance Company - Present No matter where or what you are you still can reach your Dreams! 
Please my deaf community please - join me and support me and our people. Show we are here!!! 
Festival Weekend Four, June 29 & 30
Lam Research Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts


Saturday at 2 pm & 8 pm; Sunday at 2 pm
Tickets: $18, $28, $38, $48, $58
TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING APRIL 18
Available online, or by phone 415.978.2787

Urban Jazz Dance Company (American Sign Language Dance)
In this stunning solo, Antoine Hunter presents American Sign Dance, expressing felt syncopation through the athletic body. Hunter unites jazz, African, hip-hop, gospel, and signing as a poetic gestured language. The piece honors Deafness as human experience.



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Tickets for the 35th AnniversarSan Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival
on sale April 18!

You can beat the rush and purchase your tickets early by becoming a Festivalsupporter.
Don't miss out on your chance to get the best seats in the house!
Click here for more information.

Sponsor a FestivalArtist

Take advantage of this opportunity to become a sponsor of one of this year'sFestival artists.

You'll receive prominent recognition in our Program Book, and VIP tickets to theFestival.

More information is available here.

2013 Isadora Duncan Dance Awards

Festival Artistic Director CK Ladzekpo has been honored at this year's "Izzie" awards for his many years of work teaching and promoting African music and dance at UC Berkeley.

Congratulations, CK!
More information about CK and the other distinguished honorees can be found here.
.............................Urban Jazz Dance Company / Photo by RJ Muna
....................Antoine Hunter/Urban Jazz Dance Company / Photo by RJ Muna 

2013 Festival Schedule Released
The World United Through Dance

We celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival this year with a series of thrilling and inspiring performances honoring cultural legacies and highlighting the vibrancy of the Bay Area’s world dance community.

Named as the 2012 “Most Valuable Player” in dance by the San Francisco Chronicle, this year’s Festival features dances from Bali, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Haiti, Hawai‘i, India, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Liberia, Mexico, the Middle East, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Tibet, and the continental US.

Each weekend’s program is different, and includes innovative works by masterful dancers and numerous cross-cultural collaborations.

The Festival opens in grand style at San Francisco City Hall on Friday, June 7 with a special Rotunda Dance Series performance and Artist Dialogue with Ballet Folklórico Netzahualcoyotl and Fogo Na Roupa Performing Company.
Join us on Saturday, June 8, at the Legion of Honor museum for a special, innovative performance and Artist Dialogue featuring Charya Burt Cambodian Dance.
Weekends two, three and four of the Festival are at the Lam Research Theater and the Forum at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and feature breathtaking performances by more than 30 Bay Area dance companies.

Be sure to join us for these special events:
  • Performance, Artist Dialogue, and Ojo de Dios (God's Eye) making workshop with Ballet Folklórico Costa de Oro.
    Saturday, June 22, at 11:30am.
  • Artist Dialogue with four Bay Area dance leaders - Blanche Brown, Colette Eloi, Latanya d. Tigner, and Deborah Vaughan - who will reflect on the history and current status of dance from the African Diaspora with Festival Artistic Director CK Ladzekpo.
    Saturday, June 29, at 6:30pm. 


    For the full Festival schedule and other information, please visit ourwebsite.

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