True Community is based upon equality, mutuality, and reciprocity. It affirms the richness of individual diversity as well as the common human ties that bind us together." — Pauli Murray

Making Music with Amazing Music Makers

October 10th, 2012 by Hope Marasco

Over the past couple weeks,I've had the opportunity to make music with some wonderful local music makers--Jim Kremidas and Will Ridenour. I shared with them the a cappella versions of two of my original songs, and they both came ... read more

Durham Supports Farmworkers

August 11th, 2012 by Hope Marasco

There's a lot going on this week in the farmworker advocacy community. Tonight starting at 6:30, Student Action with Farmworkers hosts their annual End of Summer Celebration at The Center for Documentary Studies. Celebrate SAF's excellent work ... read more

Bird on A Wire, An Original Song

June 25th, 2012 by Hope Marasco

Here's the latest installment of my collaborative music project-- an original song I wrote called "Bird on A Wire." http://www.reverbnation.com/hopemarascodurhamcommunitybuilder Bird Perched read more

Rock the Park Movie and Concert Series

June 23rd, 2012 by Hope Marasco

Recently while scanning the City Briefs section of the Durham Citizens' Newsletter, I saw that Durham ... read more

Mohawks to End Rape!

June 18th, 2012 by Hope Marasco

This weekend I attended a fundraising party that was....well, let's say it wasn't your average fundraising event! At the party, my friend Rachel Valentine got a mohawk to end rape. Rachel raised $1913 from 53 donors, ... read more

Museum of Life and Science 21+ Events

June 12th, 2012 by Hope Marasco

The Museum of Life and Science isn't just for kids! Check out this info about their upcoming Summer Solstice event and visit their website for more info: http://www.ncmls.org/ Summer Solstice Wednesday, June 20 ... read more