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da Vision
Music is a record label aiming to give a voice to up and coming
artists with positive messages. da Vision Music provides a supportive
environment for young people wishing to present alternatives to
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One of the
da Vision Music's first releases will be a compilation of different
tracks recorded by young people involved in da Vision artist development
workshops. The CD will be centred on tackling gang violence and
gun crime and will be given out at youth clubs, Influencing Minds
events and other relevant outlets. As part of the workshops, the
participants will also produce a promotional music video. Both resources
will be accessible over the Internet using popular social networking
websites, in order to maximise exposure of both the artists and
their messages.
Another release will be Hidden Man's single Real Luv, which will
also feature an accompanying video produced as part of da Vision
artist development workshops. |
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A report for
the Mayor of London highlighted the fact that it has been clear
for some years that Britain’s education system is failing
to give black boys the start in life which they, and their parents,
are entitled to expect.
 How
Schools Fail Black Boys |
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Influencing
Minds uses a variety of performers, workshop and activities to challenge
negative images and stereotypes of young people portrayed in the
media, encouraging a positive lifestyle away from violence and engaging
them in discussions about their attitudes towards knives, guns and
gangs.
 Influencing
Minds |
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da Vision's
Inclusion Project aims to work with young people who are at risk
of, or have been excluded from, mainstream education and wider society.
It will also work with their parents/carers, schools and other organisations
involved in their upbringing.
The
Inclusion Project |
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