Today, the One Billion Rising in Second Life takes place. This isn't just an inworld event, but part of a global demonstration in support of the rights of women. Gemma Cleanslate took a look at the exhibits of the sims, and talked to some of the women involved.
Today is Valentines Day, and the day two events take place in Second Life. The bigger one is the One Billion Rising demonstration inworld in support of women's rights worldwide. The event takes place until Midnight tonight at four sims, OBR Dance, OBR Rise, OBR Resist, and OBR Unite.
On February 14th, men and women in Second Life will join people across
the world to Rise to protest violence against women, as a show of unity,
individual strength, and the need for change.
The Second Life event will feature a four-region stage where 200 people
can come together to dance, surrounded by an area of art installations,
an arena for poetry, a stage for dance performances, informational
exhibits and free gifts. For more information, visit
onebillionrisingsl.wordpress.com.
Strawberry Linden will be doing her "Lab Gab" show from the four sims of the event, touring them with Kess Crystal.
Join our host, Strawberry Linden, as she tours One Billion Rising with Kess Crystal.
On February 14th, men and women in Second Life will join people across
the world and Rise to protest violence against women, as a show of
unity, individual strength, and the need for change. The Second Life
event will feature a four-region stage where 200 people can come
together to dance, surrounded by an area of art installations, an arena
for poetry, a stage for dance performances, informational exhibits and
free gifts. Kess Crystal will be giving Strawberry a tour of the four
regions.
Also going on is the "Hug a Linden" Linden event at the Isle of View
Party with us at the Isle of View on February 14th from 12pm to 2pm
(Pacific). Meet your Valentine, enjoy music, and don’t miss the
Dunk-a-Linden and Hug-a-Linden booths!
On Wednesday September 25, the third episode of "Lab Gab" took place at 3PM SL time. On the show, Strawberry and Xiola Linden interviewed Kess Crystal. Kess writes a blog, "The Glamour Sauce," as well as running the Blogger and Vlogger Network (BVN), "a group and website built specifically for networking and education purposes. ... strives to provide bloggers and vloggers with the most pertinent, up-to-date, and interactive information available."