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"New Four C's" Project Promo Video

2008-12-03T22:44:00.000-08:00

A quick shout of thanks, to all friends who have given their time and effort towards the making of a short promo video for BanishBling.org

They are as follows:
Benard Ebinu, Olivia Cheng, Natasha Ali, Carter Smith

The video is still in development. I'll keep you posted as it progresses.

Peace!
Eugenia

Bling: A Planet Rock - 2

2008-07-21T14:46:00.001-07:00

Bling: A Planet Rock - 1

2008-07-21T14:30:00.000-07:00

Bling: A Planet Rock (2007)

2008-06-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

BLING is a feature documentary that will take a satirical, hard-hitting look at how "blinging" in the flashy world of commercial hip-hop played a role in the 10-year civil war in Sierra Leone. Film takes U.S. hip-hop celebrities on a journey to Sierra Leone diamond mining communities, former child soldiers, refugees and local hip-hop artists.

Third Piece

2008-04-27T13:43:00.000-07:00

Hello again!

2008-04-23T11:00:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time since the last post.

Well, the second piece of art for this initiative has been created. Please keep on sending in that bling! Right now it's looking like project might wrap up in 2009 with an exhibit in NYC. But that's a whisper of a rumor, of a *maybe* at the moment.

StationOne shout out

2008-03-20T07:07:00.000-07:00

Another quick shout out to Banish Bling, on StationOne's page. StationOne Entertainment is an Independent record label and global online distributor based in the Washington D.C.

Too Much Bling

2008-03-20T06:57:00.000-07:00

Quick shout out to Banish Bling on Made E-Zine (Smart and witty analysis of hip hop and popular culture).

No Clean Diamonds: About Canadian Diamonds

2008-03-03T14:08:00.000-08:00

There Are No Clean Diamonds: What You Need to Know About Canadian Diamonds Wednesday December 6, 2006 11:35 PM

There are no clean diamonds. Exploring for them, digging them out of the ground and selling them requires sacrifices from the natural environment, from the wildlife and fish that live on it, and from the Aboriginal people who depend on it.

We want to ensure that the public understand that Canada’s Aboriginal communities are engaged in a daily power struggle to ensure that the mines benefit their people, and to ensure that these mines do not irreversibly damage the intricate web of life on which we all depend...

Click for the full article.

The Shift Movie

2008-02-22T00:15:00.000-08:00

Symphony of Transformation

2008-02-21T22:26:00.000-08:00

On March 11th, I'll be taking Banish Bling with me to the ANH's Symphony of Transformation in Costa Rica.

The focus of this human forum, is to create a new world where hope, social justice, peace, and a sense of the sacredness of life prevail.

Yes, We Can

2008-02-05T13:02:00.001-08:00

Because `YES` feels good. :)

On the lookout for space!

2008-01-31T07:46:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone!

I'm currently scouting for a small amount of free studio space in Vancouver, where the 4x4 main piece for Banish Bling, can be stored and worked on. Any contacts/leads would be greatly appreciated.

Please email info@banishbling.org to get in touch.

Thank you

2008-01-30T13:50:00.001-08:00

The packages have started to roll in. Thank you so much for participating, and being the forces of change. Please help keep the energy high, and invite others to participate as well.

Peace & Hugs,
Eugenia

Charles Taylor on Trial

2008-01-21T13:14:00.000-08:00

"...Taylor is said to have financed and supported Foday Sankoh's Revolutionary United Front (RUF) with material and personnel, providing weapons, ammunition and training. With the aim of destabilizing the country and accessing the natural resources of Sierra Leone (mainly diamonds), he allegedly supported the RUF in the preparation of military actions and during the ensuing conflict..."

"...According to the indictment, the attacks were accompanied by murders, physical violence (especially mutilations and rape) against civilian men, women and children, pillaging and abductions of civilians (in particular many children) as sexual slaves, forced laborers or forced recruits. These acts were allegedly encouraged or executed with the consent or on order of Charles Taylor..."

Israeli Blood Diamonds exempt from UNs Kimberly Process

2008-01-21T12:59:00.000-08:00

Lupe Fiasco - Conflict Diamonds

2008-01-21T12:29:00.000-08:00

Blood Diamond: Africa

2008-01-21T12:12:00.000-08:00

"... with amputation used as a weapon. thousands of people were killed and maimed as the rebels maintained their tenacious hold on the diamond fields using the gems to buy more guns. rebels forced men women and children to dig for diamonds are gun point. these diamonds were then into the world markets. there they were cut and polished, disappearing into the world supply..."

"...60% of diamonds are smuggled..."

A Bling-Bling Bloody Mess for William Jefferson

2008-01-21T11:45:00.000-08:00

"...blood (or conflict) diamonds, are among the most horrific phenomena in Africa. We're talking about children having their limbs hacked off so that you can walk around blinged out. We're talking about devastating regional wars being fought so that you can floss your ice..."

Click here for the full article.

Mini Update

2007-12-21T14:05:00.000-08:00

The first piece of art for this project is now on display in Gastown, Vancouver (British Columbia). There are also a few initiatives being developed for the new year, to help the project expand.

Thank you to everyone this year for getting involved, and staying in touch.

Peace : )
Eugenia

Fix it. Now. And Forever.

2007-12-14T16:02:00.000-08:00

In case you missed it, the above link mentions Eli Izhakoff's address. Mr.Izhakoff is chairman and CEO of the World Diamond Council.

It's also full of easy to follow information, and a few action steps.

Now, here's that address again:

Eli Izhakoff
CEO of the World Diamond Council
580 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036

We're on our way! : )

2007-12-09T14:35:00.000-08:00

We're moving forward! Yesterday, the first piece of art for the project was completed. This painting was based on the image of an anguished child - but turned out to look like an adult.

Front Page News :D

2007-12-06T14:36:00.000-08:00

Today WiserEarth featured BANISH BLING on their home page.

Thanks WiserEarth!!

THE 11th HOUR

2007-12-06T14:27:00.000-08:00

This looks amazing! Way to spread positive vibes, and get people to take action.

Oh, Leo.

WiserEarth

2007-12-04T16:20:00.000-08:00

WiserEarth serves the people who are transforming the world.
It is a community directory and networking forum that maps and connects non-governmental organizations and individuals addressing the central issues of our day: climate change, poverty, the environment, peace, water, hunger, social justice, conservation, human rights and more.

BANISH BLING, is now on the WiserEarth Network.

Happy Tuesday!

: )