**Voices of Hope Productions |THE EYE| August 2024 - Real Stories, Media Events and Broadcasts**

>>>>ARE YOU IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INSPIRED SELF?
Every action starts with an idea followed by the intention to take action upon that idea. The Reverend Martin Luther King Junior felt his purpose and passion was ingrained in him. He felt it in his core. He behaved in the manner that reflected his beliefs, and he dreamed of a day when people would be judged by the “content of their character, and not the color of their skin.” Success comes only after a conscious decision is made to achieve/create something.

We all can create the power and passion to become brilliant human beings. Yet, unfortunately, at times we spend our days focusing on what we can't do, who we can't be, the challenges we can’t overcome and the dreams we can't find the way to achieve. The answer lies in our intent be in touch with our inner selves, to feel good and stay inspired. This is the fundamental nature of the power of intention. Who we are, and who we want to be does not always coincide with who we are meant to be. Yet, if we believe that there is a source larger and greater than ourselves, we are also likely to believe there is a purpose to our life. This could be a personal purpose, one that we have chosen to meditate over and committed ourselves to work towards, or this could be a collective purpose, where we galvanize others into action. Dr. Wayne Dyer, author of The Power of Intention reminds us, "Just watch babies. They're in a constant state of love. How could they possibly be so joyful? Because they're in harmony with the source. They have no resistance to being joyful - unlike adults. You didn't come forth into this world to suffer, to be anxious, fearful or depressed. Remember, your thoughts, not your world, cause you stress. And you can change your thoughts." As Kurt Vonegut said: “We are here to help each other get through this thing — whatever it is.”

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world, indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
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Website: Justice Learning - Justice Learning is an innovative, issue-based approach for engaging high school students in informed political discourse. The web site uses audio from the Justice Talking radio show and articles from The New York Times to teach students about reasoned debate and the often-conflicting values inherent in our democracy. The web site includes articles, editorials and oral debate from the nation's finest journalists and advocates. In addition, for each covered issue, the site includes curricular material from The New York Times Learning Network for high school teachers and detailed information about how each of the institutions of democracy (the courts, the Congress, the presidency, the press and the schools) affect the issue. Look for the indepth Constitution Guide.

Audio: BarlowGirls - An all-girl band (three sisters) with a strong message specifically for girls, but applicable for anyone, about the battle with pressures from peers and society to confirm.

TV: Brat Camp (Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00 p.m., ET. on ABC) Not necessarily the most positive name for a TV reality show about troubled teens, but interesting nontheless. What would you do with a teen who curses at you, breaks the law and doesn't listen to anything you say? That's the dilemma facing nine families dealing with out-of-control teenagers - whose ages range from 14-17 -- and with issues from ADHD to drugs, promiscuity and fights, in the new reality series Brat Camp. Brat Camp takes place at SageWalk, The Wilderness School -- a therapeutic wilderness program in Oregon that serves as an intense intervention program for troubled teens between the ages of 13 and 17 who may be experiencing emotional, academic, and/or behavioral problems.

Magazine: Yes! - Each issue of YES! focuses on a theme, showing the possibilities and practical steps that can lead us all to a more positive future. In each issue you also find book reviews, practical advice for living more sustainably, the page that counts, special features, columns, and short "indicators."

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| VOICES OF HOPE | SHORT DOCUMENTARY SCREENING - August 29, 2024
THE SHORE INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

The most significant development of the last few decades has been the growing role and importance of electronic media, particularly TV and the Internet. The ability to critically deconstruct and understand the media is an essential skill in today's world. Come out to the Black Box Women's Festival in Asbury Park to analyze and discuss how the media portrays women: Commercials, advertising, magazines, music lyrics, books to the Internet. Get ready to learn and be fascinated. Tickets $5 Details will be published in the next newsletter.

TEACHERS:
If you are looking for new, innovative ways to educate your students relating to a variety of disciplines, contact Voices of Hope about organizing a Media Literacy Workshop at your local school or after school program. Look for more information about our media literacy workshops in upcoming newsletters.
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>>>> AMERICAN ADVERTISING: BOTH TONIC AND TOXIC
The persuasive, potent power of an exquisite, rich, brilliant image, the irresistible lure of mysterious, enigmatic text intertwined with color, light, shape and shadow, enchanting, delightful designs that dance before you, drawing you into a different world, disclosing diverse possibilities that you had never before imagined, opening your mind to thoughts, ideas, objects, and events in which you may want to invest
your time, energy or money... this, which is the theory behind both education and good teaching, is also the theory behind good advertising. It moves you, bringing you into a space of new and novel offerings where resourceful methods, enticing
embellishments, and bold innovations beckon. It is the art of reading, reckoning with, and revising the interests, needs and desires of a particular public. Like the language of yore, it is the art of predicting the populace, arresting the attention of crowds, delivering a message that will entice, enchant, enrapture and, yes, ultimately sell. This, of course, requires a discerning eye, a sensitive ear, and a subtle sense for the suitable moment. <<Read Article>>

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>>>> KIDS AND THE INTERNET - IT'S A GOOD THING
Laura Matthews, Source: Christian Science Monitor | We read a lot of alarmist commentary about the dangers of the Internet for youngsters. How it puts kids at risk, erodes social skills, lays traps for the unwary and innocent, and contributes to the long slow spiral into illiteracy. Yet, the educational benefits of online access are worth it. Yes, parents have to be vigilant. But the opportunities for communication and self-expression the Internet provides are bringing benefits to everyone - especially children. <<Read Article>>

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