So many exciting things have happened in the last few weeks! Thank you for continuing to show your support for apparel by HUMAN INTONATION on sale at www.humanintonation.com and be sure to scroll down to our Spring ’10 Calendar of upcoming events!!!
To HAITI...with Love a Fundraiser
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As we all continue to pray for those who have been affected by the events in Haiti please find attached an invitation to a fundraiser for the Yele' Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund taking place at B Smith's Restaurant next Thursday, January 21st. HUMAN INTONATION was tapped by B. Smith to partner in the Fundraiser for Haiti and we will have a Special Edition t-shirt from H.I. available that evening with proceeds being donated to Yele Haiti as well. Please feel free to forward the invitation. Thank you.
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An Essence Reunion and B Smith Wore HUMAN INTONATION on The Wendy Williams Show!!!
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We are absolutely thrilled that HUMAN INTONATION had a participating table during An ESSENCE Reunion on 14 December 2009 at B Smith’s Restaurant. It was a GREAT evening of Shopping, Fashion & Philanthropy! We are still ecstatic by the overwhelming support we received from Susan Taylor, B Smith, and members of Essence Magazine Family.
Congratulations to LaFearn Clarke for winning our new Sex Love + Life Tee (for Advocates for Youth) during the Raffle to support Susan Taylor’s National CARES Mentoring Movement. And a super big thank you to Lisa Brooks of B Smith’s Restaurant for inviting us to participate in the evening and to B Smith for surprising us by wearing her newly purchased Katrina Aftermath Tee (for Hands On New Orleans) on The Wendy Williams Show on Tuesday, December 15th !!!! Lots of Pics!!! |
 
Verneda White with the amazing Susan Taylor. Photos from An Essence Reunion!!!
 
Thank you B Smith – you look great in our tee!!
 
HUMAN INTONATION On WENDY WILLIAMS!! And B Smith wearing HUMAN INTONATION with Grammy Winning Artist Ne-Yo!!!!
Where HUMAN INTONATION is Going in Spring 2010!!!
23 February - Save the Date for Our Next Roundtable
HUMAN INTONATION presents… A Women 2 Women HIV Roundtable Participant Discussion ( By Invitation)
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On Thursday, December 3, 2009, apparel by HUMAN INTONATION initiated an open and honest discussion between 15 to 20 influential women of colour from various backgrounds to uncover and discuss some of the factors behind why a woman may or may not insist on using protection during sex every single time as a measure against possible HIV infection.
Through a facilitated, confidential discussion led by Divinah “Dee” Bailey, Founder of the organization Watchful Eye, we invited participants to bring their own experiences to the roundtable as a way of addressing this topic that is often kept secret from one another but greatly impacts each of us. |
A Few Take-a-ways from our First Roundtable:
- We, as Women…as Women of Colour, are empowered to do something great and far-reaching to impact the spread of HIV and AIDS in this country
- HIV infection is 100% preventable – protect yourself every single time
- We do not have to wait until the next time we come together to start making an impact with our developing message; continue this conversation now with your friends, family, and circle of influence – talk to 5 to 10 people about it and challenge those ladies and men to talk to another 5 to 10 people
There is more to follow from this empowering evening!!!
The next HUMAN INTONATION Women 2 Women Roundtable Discussion will take place in February 2010 as we move forward with shaping our campaign message!
 
Verneda White with Evina Scott, the originators of what has become H.I. and a Verneda White with several Roundtable participants
Dee Bailey and the women of Watchful Eye really led an amazing discussion! Thank you!
Again thank you to our facilitators Dee Bailey and the ladies of Watchful Eye for leading such a spirited discussion. To all of you who helped me organize this event and to those taking our mission out into the media.
Where We’ve Been!!!
10 December 2009
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HUMAN INTONATION would like to thank International Hip-Hip Recording Artist LaRue and Model Manager Natasha for brining me on board to participate in The B.U.R.N. U Movement’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive which took place on Thursday, December 10 th @ Santos Party Haus. This was a great evening of community give back! |
5 December The Ultimate Trunk Show – A December to Remember!!!
On December 5 th, HUMAN INTONATION participated in the Chris Leeann Boutique’s The Ultimate Trunk Show. Held at the Dumbo Loft under the Brooklyn Bridge, this was a great evening of shopping with over 20 of the TOP emerging Designers and Boutiques. Thank you to Latoya Gordon for putting on this event, and to all the H.I. models and friends who came out to help make this evening a success!
 
Verneda White with Latoya Gordon, creator of The Ultimate Trunk Show! As we can see the evening at The Dumbo Loft was quite busy!
 
A special thank you to everyone who shopped by our booth and to Aaron, Rhema, Anastasia, and Vivian who all helped me make this event a success =)
16 September 2009
HUMAN INTONATION hosts “Style Lovers love HUMAN INTONATION Fashion Week Capsule Viewing & Happy Hour” @ B Smith’s in New York City which benefits Hands On New Orleans in the wake of the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Check out the official “The NEW H.I.” cocktail!!!
10 September 2009
FASHION’S NIGHT OUT!! To kick off NY Fashion Week, HUMAN INTONATION will be featured at the Zhozet Boutique during NYC’s biggest shopping night of the year.
22 July 2009
Thank You!!! “Fashion’s Siren for Change: HUMAN INTONATION” a success on 22 July 2009
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We at HUMAN INTONATION are still ecstatic with “Fashion’s Siren for Change: HUMAN INTONATION”. It was an exciting evening at the Aperture Gallery of fierce fashion, stunning art performances, and philanthropy. From the opening reception where guests had a chance to learn more about the social and human rights issues we support, to the dramatic reveal of our new collection in a ballet inspired fashion show hosted by international recording artist J-Harris, the entire evening was more than we could dreamed of. The fashion show was braced by thought provoking video imagery from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, efforts |
around HIV prevention, along with clips from “Darfur Diaries: A Message From Home”, and a heart felt ballet solo from Alvin Ailey student Chloe Abel! Thank you to you all of you for coming out to support this event!
I want to thank everyone who helped to plan “Fashion’s Siren for Change: HUMAN INTONATION” as we debuted our second season with our first line of HUMAN INTONATION long sleeve tees for men & women and dresses using new designs to call attention to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, youth & minority HIV/AIDS prevention, and education for children in Darfur. As always we make our own t-shirts and dresses from scratch! The décor around the runway really set the tone for the night from the creativity of Renee Millett and Robert Carroll, topped off with a special art installation from the very talented Fernando Mora. Plus, everyone felt at home with DJ Zeke spinning the best of Michael Jackson on the 1s and 2s!
This year we focused on raising funds specifically for the Darfur Peace & Development Org (DPDO) and raised nearly $1700, about twice the amount we raised last summer at the launch of HUMAN INTONATION! It was great to have both the Executive Director and the Dir. of Programs of the Darfur Peace & Development Org in the audience. And there is still time to donate! If you were not able to attend “Fashion’s Siren for Change” or would like to support HUMAN INTONATION and the Darfur Peace & Development Org* please contact us at info@humanintonation.com to complete you tax-deductible donation. Thank you for your support!
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» Check out the Photos from the show and our great Press Coverage on our Press page!
How could the night end without Cookies and Condoms…in the gift bags!
Thank you to our EVENT SPONSORS: Michael Antonio Footwear, Maschil Entertainment, True2Life Music, cookies by Sydney Sweets, Big Apple Visual Group, DJ Zeke, Vera Moore Cosmetics, 4 All Ages Entertainment, Organic Root Stimulator, Harlem Quiznos, Giant Magazine, Stosh Catering, Park Slope Wine & Spirits, Le Basket, condoms provided by the NYC Dept. of Health!
*How your donations at “Fashion’s Siren for Change: HUMAN INTONATION” will help DPDO!
 The Darfur Peace & Development Organization’s mission is to provide humanitarian relief to victims of the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, to facilitate just governance, and to enable Darfurians to effectively rebuild and develop their homeland. In 2009, Due to the recent expulsions of several of the largest humanitarian organizations from Darfur, the education sector has been severely impacted. Thousands of Darfuri children are now without access to schools. DPDO’s fifteen schools were not affected by the expulsion order. In order for DPDO to be able to step in and fill the gaps left by the expelled organizations, increased funding is a necessity. www.darfurpeace.org
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14 July 2009
HUMAN INTONATION was a featured designer in the NAACP Centennial Conference Fashion Show on Tuesday, 14 July 2009! Coverage by Giant Magazine. Shout out to Briana Bigham of Harlem Heights, Jerome Lamaar, and Terri Stevens of Project Runway!
  
17 May 2009
Team HUMAN INTONATION hosts a team for the AIDS Walk in New York City on Sunday, 17 May 2009. Email info@humanintonation.com to sign up! Also more fashion shows, more events, and season 2 of HUMAN INTONATION to come! Check out our press page!
  
25 April 2009
Adelphi University Annual Fashion Show featuring HUMAN INTONATION with special collaboration with Advocates for Youth (www.advocatesforyouth.org) in promoting the College Condom Campaign
10-12 April 2009
We will be working the crowd at the A/W 2009 Brooklyn Fashion Week!!! Find details at http://bkfashionweekend.com/
27 March 2009
Fashion Show Fundraiser featuring HUMAN INTONATION for P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche School – Queens, N
7 March 2009
The Queen of Fashion Royal Trunk Show featured HUMAN INTONATION in our first debut on the West Coast!!! HUMAN INTONATION hit Seattle, Washington this past Saturday. Big Thank You to fashionista Kanika Green for making this special event happen.
You can see the blog review of HUMAN INTONATION by Queen of Fashion at: http://queenoffashion.wordpress.com
14 February 2009
A special thank you to Gallery Vercon for hosting our first Fashion Week Sale Event. The day was a successful collaboration with designer Csilla Somogyi and CsillaWear during New York Fashion Week and Fashion Indie Week! Thank you to all of our SPONSORS: Vitamin Water, Organic Root Stimulator, Imagine Skin Care Organics, & Michael Antonio Footwear. And to our NON-PROFIT partners Hands On New Orleans, Advocates for Youth, & the Darfur Peace & Development Org. Check out pictures below!!
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Creative Director Verneda White with Designer Csilla Somogyi!
I could not have done it without our Marketing Associate Denise Vesquez!
Check out the review of HUMAN INTONATION from Fashion Indie at: http://fashionindie.com/wear-your-cause-human-intonation/
12 February 2009
Double Feature! HUMAN INTONATION featured at the LoNoLi Lock & Key Party Social Networking Event AND the Lorenzo Jackson Foundation (LJF) Pre-Valentine’s Day Speed Dating Fundraiser on the same night. Sponsorship included raffling off our ever popular “From BROOKLYN to BARACK” Inauguration Tee to raise funding for the George Walker Jr. Community Coalition and scholarships provided by LJF to young people living with HIV/AIDS and. Special thanks to Jennaydra Clunis, Alex Everett & Alex The Magazine for thinking of us!
Verneda White with Alex Everett
To see more on the Lorenzo Jackson Foundation visit: www.lorenzojacksonfoundation.org
Back from NOLA!
Volunteer Drive for Hands On New Orleans – November 26th to 29th - Servicing Thanksgiving 2008! |
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| Creative Director, Verneda White being of service with Hands On New Orleans along side HONO Volunteers and Grammy Award Winning R&B Artist Usher Raymond during the “Our Block” Project in November 2006.
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Team HUMAN INTONATION is back from New Orleans!!!
Team HUMAN INTONATION is back from New Orleans with many great things to share. First we would like to thank our volunteers who travelled with us, Brittany Simmons and Amber Cooper and a big thank you to everyone at Hands On New Orleans who welcomed us right back. We had two exciting days of giving back.
On Thursday November 27, 2008, Thanksgiving Day we spent the day at the new HONO house on Banks Street. We were given a tour of the house and it was exciting to see this HONO project come into fruition after years of using temporary housing across New Orleans. HONO coordinators prepped for a community Thanksgiving Dinner that would feed about 40 HONO volunteers for the day. HUMAN INTONATION also donated the beverages for the meal. Creative Director Verneda White had the opportunity to meet with HONO Executive Director Kellie Bentz and to present her with her own HUMAN INTONATION tee!
On Friday November 28th, Team HUMAN INTONATION joined HONO volunteers to work on the State Farm Bayou Classic and KABOOM! playground build at Abramson Science & Technology Charter School (5552 Read Boulevard) in New Orleans East. Abramson is one of several charter schools built to fill the void in available education left by Hurricane Katrina. When the school opened in August 2007 it did not have any electricity, let alone a playground for its students. The playground will also be a safe place for children in the community to play where there have not been any options since the storm.
While it was amazing to see the progress Hands On New Orleans has made over the last two years it was also quite clear that much work is still needed to bolster to the on-going work that this amazing volunteer organization is pouring into the soul of New Orleans. Contrary to two years ago the number of HONO volunteers, both long term and short term is smaller, as is the overall sense of urgency to revitalize and renew the city of New Orleans. Yes, the Super dome is back but what about your everyday friends, family, and neighbours for whom moving back into their homes is still just a hope and a dream? There is still much to do and we are happy to help!
PHOTOS! PHOTOS! PHOTOS!
Thursday November 27, 2008
Outside the New HONO House! Creative Director Verneda White with HONO coordinators prepping for the Community Thanksgiving Meal
T-shirt from New York Cares volunteers hanging in the new HONO house!
HONO Executive Director Kellie Bentz wearing one of this season’s Katrina Tees from HUMAN INTONATION!
Friday November 28, 2008
Team HUMAN INTONATION and more HONO volunteers prepping to work on the
State Farm Bayou Classic and KABOOM! playground build at the Abramson Science & Technology Charter School in New Orleans East
Getting instructions for the day from the KABOOM! coordinators… does it look cloudy???
More Team HUMAN INTONATION! Thanks Brittany!
Yes it started to rain! Our teams moved about 20 tons of mulch onto the playground site…
Just a couple of hours left in the playground build but we are almost there!
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