Why Do You SPEAK? A Listening Party for Our Self-Titled CD
Saturday, April 11, 2009. 7:00pm - 9:00pm. In Other Words Bookstore. 8 B NE Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR.
For more info call (503) 232-6003 or email speakcd@gmail.com
SPEAK! Women of Color Media Collective, a netroots coalition of women of color bloggers and media-makers, debuted March 7, 2009 with a performance art CD, accompanied by a collaborative zine and classroom curriculum for educators. Compiled and arranged by Liquid Words Productions, the spoken word CD weaves together the stories, poetry, music, and writings of women of color from across the United States. The 20 tracks, ranging from the explosive "Why Do You Speak?" to the reverent "For Those of Us," grant a unique perspective into the minds of single mothers, arrested queer and trans activists, excited children, borderland dwellers, and exploring dreamers, among many others.
To promote the initiative, the Speak! collective is coordinating listening parties in communities across America. The CD is available for online ordering at http://speakmedia.wordpress.com on a sliding scale beginning at $12.
All inquiries for review copies should be directed to us at speakcd@gmail.com. Proceeds of this album will go toward funding for mothers and/or financially restricted activists attending the 11th Annual Allied Media Conference in Detroit, MI from July 16-19.
Please join us for this listening party in Portland, OR and spread the word!!!!