Code Pink Peace Ribbon
Code Pink: Women 4 Peace
Tucson Chapter presents
National Tour of Peace Ribbon
Why “Code Pink”? When America’s color-coded terror alert system omitted a color for peace, our non-violent sisters stepped up to form Code Pink: Women 4 Peace. We use humor, art, & other non-conventional methods to promote the idea that peace is more sustainable, economically feasible, humane, & enjoyable than war. Chapters sprung up across the nation & across the world.
What is a Peace Ribbon? Code Pink members feel the many deaths that have resulted from the Iraq War need symbolic representation. A call went forth for hand-crafted panels, hemmed 3’x2’ panels of fabric with grosgrain ties on each corner, to commemorate those who lost their lives in the violence. The Peace Ribbon is the result of loving and collaborative efforts on the part of many individuals and clubs to honor our fallen brothers and sisters in a beautiful and moving fashion.
Why is the Peace Ribbon in Tucson now? The Peace Ribbon is on tour around the country and around the world. The Tucson Chapter asked if we could include it in our annual All Souls Procession, Sunday, November 8, 2009, 5:00-midnight. We were fortunate to receive the Ribbon ahead of time and are looking for as many venues as possible to share it with Tucsonans.
How can I get involved? Glad you asked! We need many kind-hearted souls to carry individual memorial panels in the All Souls Procession. Please contact Mary DeCamp (mdecamp@q.com or 408-4974) or Jhan Kold (jtkold@yahoo.com or 326-4674) to arrange to be part of the Procession or if you would like to discuss displaying the Peace Ribbon in an appropriate setting or if you would like to make a panel yourself.
