"The Hate U Give" - A Backbone Meaningful Movies Screening
The film is based on a best selling book of the same title, by Angie Thomas. The title comes from Rapper Tupac Shakur who had a tattoo with the words "THUG LIFE". He explained that the words were actually an acronym standing for 'The Hate U Give Little Infants Fucks Everyone'.
The message was actually a warning: if we continue to bring up children in a negative environment, surrounded by racism, violence and oppression then the cycle will just continue.
Tupac explained, "When I say 'thug' I mean, not criminal or someone that will beat you over the head, I mean the underdog. I mean someone who goes out there and succeeds who has overcame all obstacles."
The author furthered, "When these unarmed black people lose their lives, the hate they've been given screws us all. We see it in the form of anger and we see it in the form of riots. So when I saw that in the video, it was like a sign."
This will be a powerful evening, with poetry and discussion complementing the film. Co-sponsored by Vashon SURJ.
Backbone Awards Dinner: Celebrating Heroes & Solutions
Join Backbone and friends at this special celebration and fundraiser, Saturday, September 28th, 5-9 at the Tom Douglas' Palace Ballroom in downtown Seattle.
- Savor a delicious meal prepared by renown chefs
- Enjoy first rate entertainment and music
- Bid on silent auction items you'll love to take home
- Hear from and get inspired by change agents who are taking courageous action to protect the people, places and species we love
- Honor elected officials - Pramila Jayapal and AG Bob Ferguson - who have courageously acted with Backbone, to protect our nation's democracy
- Support the activism and solutions that are needed for a beautiful future!
RSVP below and you'll be directed to the payment page. Only 100 tickets to this intimate, inspiring and delicious event are available, so don't delay in getting yours.
Please send an email if you have any dietary restrictions/concerns or special needs in order to enjoy this event.
Can't attend yourself but want to make a contribution, or sponsor others' attendance? Click here to make a tax deductible donation that will help make the event a success!
Want to support the Awards Dinner by donating an item to the silent auction or signing up as a Sponsor? Contact Amy.
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Wednesday Art Build
Join us Wednesday in the Sheffield Warehouse for our weekly art build! We would love your help whether you have time for an hour or can come by for the whole afternoon.
We hope to see you soon!
18850 103rd Ave SW
Stop by Room 205 to check in and get directions.
Vashon, WA 98070
United States
Google map and directions
Wednesday Art Build
Join us Wednesday in the Sheffield Warehouse for our weekly art build! We would love your help whether you have time for an hour or can come by for the whole afternoon.
We hope to see you soon!
18850 103rd Ave SW
Stop by Room 205 to check in and get directions.
Vashon, WA 98070
United States
Google map and directions
Wednesday Art Build
Join us Wednesday in the Sheffield Warehouse for our weekly art build! We would love your help whether you have time for an hour or can come by for the whole afternoon.
We hope to see you soon!
18850 103rd Ave SW
Stop by Room 205 to check in and get directions.
Vashon, WA 98070
United States
Google map and directions
Wednesday Art Build
Join us Wednesday in the Sheffield Warehouse for our weekly art build! We would love your help whether you have time for an hour or can come by for the whole afternoon.
We hope to see you soon!
18850 103rd Ave SW
Stop by Room 205 to check in and get directions.
Vashon, WA 98070
United States
Google map and directions
Wednesday Art Build
Join us Wednesday in the Sheffield Warehouse for our weekly art build! We would love your help whether you have time for an hour or can come by for the whole afternoon.
We hope to see you soon!
18850 103rd Ave SW
Stop by Room 205 to check in and get directions.
Vashon, WA 98070
United States
Google map and directions
Wednesday Art Build
Join us Wednesday in the Sheffield Warehouse for our weekly art build! We would love your help whether you have time for an hour or can come by for the whole afternoon.
We hope to see you soon!
18850 103rd Ave SW
Stop by Room 205 to check in and get directions.
Vashon, WA 98070
United States
Google map and directions
Wednesday Art Build
Join us Wednesday in the Sheffield Warehouse for our weekly art build! We would love your help whether you have time for an hour or can come by for the whole afternoon.
We hope to see you soon!
18850 103rd Ave SW
Stop by Room 205 to check in and get directions.
Vashon, WA 98070
United States
Google map and directions
Wednesday Art Build
Join us Wednesday in the Sheffield Warehouse for our weekly art build! We would love your help whether you have time for an hour or can come by for the whole afternoon.
We hope to see you soon!
18850 103rd Ave SW
Stop by Room 205 to check in and get directions.
Vashon, WA 98070
United States
Google map and directions