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Gulabi Gang: India’s Pink Posse

Kate Smith — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:42:54 +0000

In this part of the world, the idea of a group of vigilantes taking justice into their own hands rarely is thought to be a good thing. When the group of vigilantes is also self-described as a gang the idea has even less appeal. But Banda, a blip on India’s vast geographic radar, is not like our part of the world.

Banda is one of India’s “poorest and most regressive districts. Located in the heart of the populous northern state of Uttar Pradesh, this 3,061 sq km region infested by dacoits, or bandits, invariably makes headlines for all the wrong reasons – drought, starvation, domestic violence, land-grabbing, killings and a thoroughly corrupt administration.”*

The Gulabi Gang protects the powerless from those who abuse their power. They retaliate against violence of brutal husbands, they crack down on those who abandon their families. They fight corruption and they force reluctant police officers to register cases for underprivileged people.

This “Pink Gang” is made up of several thousand women in pink saris, each of them poor and illiterate. By joining the Gang, they come to discover in themselves strength and courage. They fight for dignity and for the rights of the humble ones.

“Pink” for women, “Gang” for not being submissive! say founder, Sampat Devi Pal

Sampat Pal wants to do more but needs help.

* She wants to teach the Gulabi Gang women to read, to write and to do math.
* She wants to teach them sewing to help them to make a living.

You can learn more about the Gulabi Gang and their mission plus links to articles and more videos at gulabigang.org

Live In Full Color: The Pink and Blue Project

Kate Smith — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:15:37 +0000

See my latest post on Live In Full Color: The Pink and Blue Project

Colorful Crime Fighting

Kate Smith — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:01:16 +0000

Two years ago in a post titled Pink Light to Beat Crime I quipped that maybe piping in Barry Manilow tunes could be effective deterring little hoodlums from hanging around.

: AP (via Yahoo News) – Barry Manilow arrives at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif.

I was just joking but it seems that some folks in New Zealand are giving the idea some serious thought. I just read via Yahoo News:

The New Zealand city of Christchurch hopes that putting the American crooner’s smooth and gentle tones into the mix of music to be broadcast through the central mall district can pacify unruly teens who congregate there_ or at least convince them to go elsewhere.

Who knows maybe they saw my comment. Really I was just poking fun at the mayor’s comment of giving Manilow the boot in favor of Pink Floyd. I didn’t really mean to start a movement of turning Mr. Manilow from crooner to crimefighter. If I did I can only say…

Forgive me Barry because “I Can’t Smile Without You.”

Pat in Pink

Kate Smith — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:32:30 +0000

In Washington I have met many lovely woman but few who radiate warmth and grace the way Pat Skantz does.

Always quick with a smile from beneath one of her signature hats she lights up any room.

Pat is always perfectly put together but today her bright pink suit, print hat and matching wrap along with burgundy suede boots looked so cute I just had to snap a picture to share with you.

I liked that she chose the burgundy suede rather than the more expected black. Her hat and wrap had that yummy pink, soft burgundy with accents in soft brown and blue leaning a bit towards green all on a black velvety fabric. I think it created an interesting combination.

Color Quote of the Day: January 20th

Kate Smith — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:05:51 +0000

“Mauve? Mauve is just pink trying to be purple.”

James Abbot McNeill Whistler