Remember how Invisible Children reps are touring with Thrice? Well Dustin Kensrue mentions it in an interview with Burnside Collective. Check it out. For information on when you can show up and show support, read the post from last month.
For the latest edition of ‘IC in the Blogosphere,’ we’ll continue to highlight some of the articles floating around the web about IC. With new shout-outs popping up every day, we’ll weed through and show you some that pop out to us. If you find any yourself, go ahead and link to it in the comments. Without further ado, here ya go:
Pete Wentz continues to raise awareness, with the most recent online shout-out coming from MTV’s Buzzworthy blog.
Nina recalls the Global Night Commute from 2006.
While it’s not a blog, it’s still worth noting the online coverage of A Beatles Marathon for the Children of Uganda. A Beatle-centric event raising money for IC.
As if Good Friday and the Iraq war’s fifth anniversary weren’t enough, March 21st also gave us the 50th birthday of the iconic 
symbol.
After reading its history in a breakdown from the BBC, I took some time to see just how much those three lines pop up in our culture. Here are two peace sightings that stood out:
-War protesters in downtown San Diego waving the emblem proudly on a flag.
-A friend wearing a scarf with dozens of images of the little guy* emblazoned across.
Thinking about it, the two uses couldn’t be more different. How is it that one symbol can be so easily switched between protesting a war and sporting a scarf? Read more »
As news is released regarding the Uganda Lobby Days, we’ll be updating this post to give you a breakdown of all the events from the past few days.
The Washington Post released this picture of Senator Feingold meeting with Pete Wentz, IC’s own Kenny Laubbacher, and others advocating for peace in northern Uganda. It was also snatched up by Perez Hilton, visit his write-up at your own risk…
We know, we know, it’s been awhile. But here we go again with another update of where Invisible Children is being blogged about…
With Lobby Days a few lobby days away (pause for laughing), Pete Wentz has been getting metaphorical ink all over the internet for his support of the event. Check out Campus Progess’ coverage, which also touches on the recent peace talks with LRA delegates.
Jedidiah Clothing (an IC top friend for you MySpace’rs reading) is hosting a 5-week long art exhibit in New York City. The premiere party/IC screening was last Saturday and if you’re strolling in Greenwich Village sometime before March 20th, stop by 269 Bleecker St.
To wrap it up, if you’re a student at Lyman Moore Middle School in Portland, Maine - it’s time to bust out those tap shoes!
Since you’ve all already signed up for Lobby Days, it’s worth noting that Pete Wentz will be marching along the weekend of February 24th. MTV News recently discussed the story, describing Fall Out Boy’s involvement with the Uganda Lobby Days, as well as their consistent support of IC. Here’s a clip from the article:
The event, called “Uganda Lobby Day,” is sponsored by Invisible Children, the not-for-profit organization aimed at raising awareness of the plight of children displaced by the bloody war in the Central African nation. Wentz will be part of a group that is scheduled to meet with members of Congress, to urge them to declare open support for the ongoing Ugandan peace talks, and to appropriate funds for the displaced.
“All of the volunteers — including Pete — will break up into smaller groups, and go talk to their respective senators and representatives. For example, Pete is from Illinois and lives in California, so he could talk to Senators Obama or [Barbara] Boxer,” Invisible Children spokesman Kenny Laubbacher told MTV News. “The goal is to meet with them and say, ‘We know about the situation in Uganda and we want you, as our representative, to do something about it.’ “
February 24th. Washington D.C. See you there.
The Karen National Union represent Burma’s largest rebel group seeking a peace settlement. This morning, their Secretary General Padoh Mahn Shar Lah Phan was killed while sitting outside his home. The murder comes after his recent prediction that the Burmese military had issued a hit list for various people to be killed. He is survived by his three children, whom have released a statement:
“We are very sad to lose a great father and a great leader. We were lucky to have a father who was caring and full of love. He gave us guidance and support, and taught us tolerance and to stand against injustice. He could not give us wealth or luxury, but ensured that we had an education and the opportunity to fulfill our potential
He was always humble, yet a strong and brave leader. He dedicated his life to the struggle, and always put the welfare of his people and his country before himself. His example of determination and self-sacrifice to win our freedom won him the love and respect of not just the Karen people, but also the Burmese democracy movement and of freedom loving people around the world.
At 5:30 this morning, War/Dance was announced as a nominee for Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards. Kind of a big deal, right? Back in November, we wrote an entry highlighting the film, with a link to an interview with the filmmakers. To break it down for you: the film follows three children living in a northern Ugandan IDP camp, going against the odds to compete with 20,000 other schools in Uganda’s National Music Competition. IC’s Country Director, Okot Jolly Grace, is featured in part of the film as well.
Best of luck to War/Dance in their race for an Oscar!
Documented in our first edition of IC in the Blogosphere, the Avril Bandaids host the ‘Best Damn Avril Lavigne Fansite’ and are longtime supporters of Invisible Children with their online fundraisers.
Recently, Jason Russell, IC filmmaker and founder, took the time to call the Bandaid promo squad director and sing his own rendition of “Complicated.” Read her talk about it here.
