Starting Date: 09-10-2008
Ending Date: 11-23-2008
North AmericaThe Fair Trade Fall Tour is a North American tour promoting the release of the book: Twenty-First Century Hippies: Activists in Pursuit of Peace and Social Justice, and the social justice folk music of Seth Martin.
Written by Canadian author Kevin Vowles, Twenty-First Century Hippies: Activists in Pursuit of Peace and Social Justice examines poverty, war, the environment, HIV/AIDS and human rights, take action plans, and the impact activists and twenty-first century hippies have on these issues.
This book further explores and differentiates between activism and advocacy. It also details non-violence, peaceful, proactive, planned movements and actions. Change over time, various case studies of activists and organizations which have had a profound impact on peace and social justice, conclude the book. The essence is that anyone can be the change they want to see.
Up and coming American folk artist Seth Martin, will be singing songs of social justice, in particular US led wars of aggression, at each venue. Seth Martin is a joy to listen to. You can learn more and listen to Seth at: www.myspace.com/sethmartinsmusic
The Fair Trade Fall Tour will specifically address the impact of fair trade on human rights, poverty, HIV/AIDS and the environment.
Audiences include activism groups, book stores, coffee shops, schools and musical events.
If you are interested in booking a reading and performance, please email kevin@twentyfirstcenturyhippies.org to set up a date.
More information and a preview of chapter one of the book can all be viewed on: www.twentyfirstcenturyhippies.org
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