[VIDEO] Sleeping at Last “Emphasis”
We’re stoked to announce that Paste Magazine just debuted our good friend Ryan O’Neal’s (Sleeping at Last) new music video “Emphasis.” If you haven’t heard any of his songs- you absolutely must. In my humble opinion, Ryan could easily be one of the best lyricist I’ve ever encountered. Don’t believe me? Listen to “Snow” in the middle of July’s […]
When they agree, change happens
Today, 33 U.S. Senators introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the violence of Joseph Kony and the LRA. It’s further proof that this is one thing we can all agree on. The Senate Resolution already has 33 cosponsors, and the House Resolution that was introduced last week already has 29 cosponsors. See? Your voices are being heard. […]
Mend: Land matters
After enduring the stigma of returning to their communities as former LRA abductees, the Mend ladies have been working to rebuild their lives and find a sense of home. So far two have chosen to buy their own plots of land, inspiring the rest to make plans for one day owning their own property and […]
Thank You for Your Support – An Update From Jason’s Family
Dear IC family, The launch of Kony 2012 has captured the world’s attention. You shared the film with your friends, and it spread to every corner of the globe. But that success hasn’t come without setbacks and challenges, and we could never thank you all enough for the massive outpouring of support that you’ve shown […]
I’m Human
The broadcasting team at Liberty Middle School in Madison, Alabama created this video to show what makes us different as individuals. It is a true, sometimes heartbreaking, reminder that we are all human. The fact that a Middle School produced this makes we want to move to Alabama, go back in time and attend Middle […]
The Warlord Vs. The Hipsters: a TIME article summary
Joseph Kony never saw it coming. For decades he has been invisible to most of the world; people didn’t know his name or his crimes. And now millions & millions of people know who he is, what he does, and have bonded together to stop him because of a 29-minute film. And so the TIME […]
Legacy Scholarship: Healthy debate
Far back before war interrupted the state of normalcy in the Acholi sub-region, every Friday afternoon of the school year was set aside for organized debate. Topics like “mother is better than father,” were vehemently argued as students learned the skill of critical thinking. Sadly, this culture has rapidly dwindled in post-conflict Northern Uganda. Most […]
Invisible Children Music: We like Ambassadors
For those who are new to Invisible Children, we want to let you in on a little secret- we love music. We know that music has an indescribable power to bring people together, heal wounds, empower a movement and so much more. Our little trio here in Artist Relations think you shouldn’t have to listen to the […]
BBC: “Joseph Kony victims back online campaign”
The author of this BBC article interviews people from South Sudan and DR Congo who are living in refugee camps because of LRA violence. This perspective has been largely missing from the global conversation about stopping Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army. The first-hand accounts make it clearer than ever that LRA violence must be stopped […]