Category: activism

• JOIN US!! 11/2/19 for the HOPES Benefit @ Silvie’s Lounge in Chicago

  

  JOIN US!! 11/2/19 for the HOPES Benefit @ Silvie’s Lounge. Chicago HOPES for Kids provides academic support to kids living in homeless shelters. With each move, kids can fall 3-6 months behind in school. Our academic programs are designed to help them break the cycle of poverty. https://bit.ly/2VFX3qZ JOIN US!! 11/2/19 for the HOPES Benefit…

  ellemadelyn

  October 14, 2019

  activism, Around the Web, ellemusic, shessoquiet, Social Justice Activism, Uncategorized

  activism, socialwork, social_justice, trauma

• The activist’s paradox: To answer the call to act to relieve human suffering without drowning in the suffering

  Brief, but accurate. https://wp.me/pO0No-1ps

  ellemadelyn

  May 30, 2019

  activism, Hope and Cope, Inspiration, Social Justice Activism, Stress Less

  activism, burnout, kindnessactsoflove, meditation, mindfulness, selfcare

• Malcolm X Day

  Here is a brief clip of the fire that was Malcolm X. So full of life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by amandaseales (@amandaseales)

  ellemadelyn

  May 24, 2019

  activism, Around the Web, Inspiration, Social Justice Activism

  civil rights, thesystem, to protect and serve

• Protests Erupt In Bangladesh After Young Woman Burned Alive For Reporting Sexual Harassment From Her Principal | BLAVITY

  This is a worldwide problem and we got a long way to go. *This* is why its going to take all of us. ” Nusrat Jahan Rafi’s last words to her brother were an act of defiance. “The teacher touched me. I will fight this crime till my last breath,” she said to her brother…

  ellemadelyn

  April 27, 2019

  activism, Around the Web, Social Justice Activism, Women Being Awesome

  activism, child abuse, civil rights, feminism, thesystem, trauma, Women Being Awesome

• “The activist’s paradox: To answer the call to act to relieve human suffering without drowning in the suffering” -Ram Dass https://citizenactionmonitor.wordpress.com/2012/10/20/the-activists-paradox-to-answer-the-call-to-act-to-relieve-human-suffering-without-drowning-in-the-suffering/

  ellemadelyn

  April 27, 2019

  activism, Around the Web, Hope and Cope, Inspiration, Podcast, Social Justice Activism

  activism, burnout, meditation, Podcasts, selfcare, stressmanagement

• Progression of Our People

  See Jovan Landry striking performance of her original song “Progression of Our People,” in a straitjacket. It’s emotionally powerful stuff, so you have been warned 🙂  

  ellemadelyn

  March 9, 2019

  activism, Around the Web, Hope and Cope, Inspiration, Podcast, Women Being Awesome

  activism, civil rights, creativity, feminism, social_justice

• Why Baths are a Lifesaver in De-stressing

  I love taking baths. They are extremely effective for sore joints and tired muscles. With the aid of Epsom salts, essential oils, and products to soften the skin, it literally removes the achiness from my body.  The salt baths are very cleansing to the body and many times the mind.   For those who are…

  ellemadelyn

  February 28, 2019

  activism, Hope and Cope, Stress Less

  BodyLove, feminism, meditation, selfcare, socialemotional, stress relief, stressmanagement

• Elle Cast 2.7: Jovan Landry Part II

  

    Welcome back to Alert Aware, Mindful, This week’s episodes features the other half of the interview with the gloriously talented Jovan Landry. I will be posting more of her music on facebook and my blog site ellemadelyn.com Ms. Landry discusses her plans for Synergy dropping on March 15, 2019. She discussed the co-opting of…

  ellemadelyn

  February 26, 2019

  activism, Around the Web, Hope and Cope, Inspiration, Podcast, Social Justice Activism, Women Being Awesome

  civil rights, creativity, feminism, Podcasts, selfcare, social_justice, thesystem, youtube

• Shirley Chisom

  What’s the adult version of #Blackgirlmagic First black female Congressman First black female candidate for presidency #blackhistorymonth https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1997224857247371&id=109054332793&sfnsn=mo

  ellemadelyn

  February 23, 2019

  activism, Around the Web, Inspiration, Podcast, Social Justice Activism, Women Being Awesome

  activism, CelebrateYourDifference, civil rights

• Jovan Landry talks Synergy Pt I

  Hello All, Welcome back to my podcast Alert, Aware, Mindful. This week we are speaking with Jovan Landry a rising black, female artist and organizer of Synergy an upcoming ALL FEMALE hip hop album, featuring local Chicago musicians and artists. This is the first of two parts. Jovan Landry PT 1 We talk about her…

  ellemadelyn

  February 22, 2019

  activism, Around the Web, Inspiration, Podcast, Social Justice Activism, Women Being Awesome

  activism, civil rights, feminism, social_justice