MIKEY O & THE SILENT VIGIL GIRLS
When Joe speaks, people listen. Twenty-one year old Joe Opatowski travels across North America speaking to high school students about what life is like in other parts of the world. It’s shocking, and it’s real.
Joe inspired his brother Mikey, to take a stand. Mikey’s planning a benefit concert, “Diamonds around the World”, to raise money for children living in the war-torn West African country of Sierra Leone, where child soldiers are used to protect the diamond mines. With his rap, Mikey takes the stage and rocks the mic, shouting out his message loud and clear.
Meanwhile two high school seniors in BC vow to stay quiet after they hear Joe speak. He inspired them to really think about their words - as they embark on a week long Silent Vigil in a symbolic stand for the voiceless children around the world.
Joe’s life took a dramatic turn – but bottom line – he spoke and people listened. Sometimes that's all it takes.
RELATED LINKS
» www.freethechildren.org
» www.amnestyusa.org/diamonds
» www.allhiphop.com/features/?ID=1139
MUSIC
IRONMITH - Solid
DANNY MICHEL - Beautiful Nothing
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