Mary Engelbreit is selling a print with all proceeds

[sufrommich]

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going to the Michael Brown Jr. Memorial Fund:

http://www.maryengelbreit.com/store/In-The-USA-Fine-Print.html




https://www.facebook.com/maryengelbreit

[LiberalElite]

1. ^^^^^^

[littlemissmartypants]

2. I believe that art can save the world. eom

[Cha]

6. Art and Music in so many ways, littlemissmartypants~

[littlemissmartypants]

8. Agreed. nt

[SomethingFishy]

35. I'll second that... My youngest son has taken up the bass..

He's already a better musician than I ever was. I told him that if this was what he wanted to do it wasn't all fun and games, as a musician he has a responsibility to bring truth and light into the world. He loved that idea.

[niyad]

3. makes me want to cry.

[sufrommich]

4. Me too,niyad. nt

[BuelahWitch]

29. Me three! n/t

[Cha]

5. I love her.. she's been one of my most favortie card people for so long!

What a beautifully poignant thing to do for the Michael Brown Memorial Fund~

Mahalo, sufrommich.. this should get many many RECS!

[sufrommich]

7. I love her too. I always fantasized about living in

a "Mary Engelbreit" type house. And yes, the poster is truly heartbreaking.

[Cha]

11. This is my favorite one and it turns out it's from 1987!

Yeah, Mary Engelbreit has it goin' on with her drawings of cozy cottages!

Michael Brown I'm so appreciative that ME is doing this~ Thank you again, su~

[sufrommich]

16. Happy to share it. Thanks!

[MirrorAshes]

33. Believe it or not--she's my aunt.

And I've had the pleasure of staying at her home(s) on multiple occasions. They are just as wondrous as you might imagine.

I'm very proud of her for this piece!

[SomethingFishy]

36. Lucky! Let her know there are many of us out here who admire

and support her!

[sufrommich]

38. That is so neat. I love her decorating style.nt

[Shrike47]

9. It's a very moving piece. So sad...

[sufrommich]

10. For those who don't know the backstory,Facebook

took this print down from Engelbreit's page as it deemed it "unappropriate".


http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/08/20/1323310/-FaceBook-Censors-Mary-Engelbreit-s-Comment-Responding-to-Racist-Commenters

[Cha]

14. WTH FB?!!! I was thinking of putting it on my FB page.. so they would take it down from mine, too?

Just WOW!

Ah, so Mary Engelbreit lives in St Louis County.. very close to home.. from your link, su..

"Ms. Engelbreit responded today to the hate and racism in the comments to the picture. She said if anyone used the words "thugs" and "animals" in the comments, she would delete that comment. She also said that those who threatened to leave (unlike her) should leave. And she put the link in to buy the picture. I bought one."

I just Liked her Page and Liked the poster pic that she Reposted.. mahalo su~

"Quick update: So far, we've raised almost $25k for the Michael Brown Jr. Memorial Fund!! I can't thank you guys enough for your support and for sharing the image on your pages and in your profile pictures-- I could not have done this without you.."

[sufrommich]

15. I love that she told racists to get off her page!

Facebook thought better of it and restored the picture.

[Cha]

27. Oh that's what happened! I was telling my sister in NY about it.. that somehow the poster

was back on but I didn't know how.. good! I'm off to share it on mine.

[justiceischeap]

25. If enough people alert an item inappropriate

Facebook will take it down but you can also "appeal" the decision. My guess is Wilson supporters were behind the takedown.

[Cha]

28. And, the "appeal" evidently won out! I'm off to share it on my page.. mahalo, justiceischeap.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

34. I love ME's stuff, but I'm sure a lot of her fans are people who would imagine her work somehow

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validates their RW views and would be shocked to find her supporting Mike Brown.

Reminds me of when Norman Rockwell painted, The Problem We All Face:

The Problem We All Live With done by Norman Perceval Rockwell is arguably the single most important image ever done of an African-American in illustration history. This piece is the most requested work at the Norman Rockwell museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. What makes this piece so monumental? Why is this piece so popular and even controversial? First and foremost, it was done by Rockwell, the pitchman for conservative imagery for almost fifty years.

“A painting like this depicting this subject matter, done by somebody who is embraced by the most conservative elements in our country would make these people stop and think that maybe there is a problem. And the problem is racism. Purely and simply.”-Murray Tinkelman, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, Society of Illustrators.

http://kenlairdstudios.hubpages.com/hub/The-Problem-We-All-Live-With---Norman-Rockwell-the-truth-about-his-famous-painting.

[Cha]

42. Thank you so much for that historical treasure by Norman Rockwell, DnSK.. and

the story that goes with it! Priceless. Mary Engelbreit and Norman Rockwell have and had drawings and paintings of cozy family scenes but they're not hypocritical.. they extend their love to all.. inclusivity.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

45. When looking for that pic, I came across another story about that painting.

Unfortunately it's not a feel good story.

Why couldn’t Obama have chosen THIS Norman Rockwell painting to hang in the White House?
Posted on August 25, 2011 by Kevin DuJan // Hillbuzz, Political Figures, Political Figures - The Left, The Race Industry

~snip~

No one is hurling epithets, making threats, or being victimized in any way…though all appreciate the historic and unprecedented nature of the first black family’s arrival.

Like with any great art, you can read whatever you want into this painting. If you’re part of the Race Industry and your livelihood depends on fostering a conceit that Americans just hate black people, then you’d probably claim this snapshot was taken mere seconds before a horrific scene of intolerance took place — the quiet before a racially motivated storm. That’s sure how Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Henry Gates, and Barack Obama and (most especially) Michelle Obama would see it.

~snip~

A recent poll showed that 64% of the country thinks race relations have either stagnated or worsened during Obama’s presidency, because even though the media claims Obama is “the first post-racial president”, his entire propaganda machine is fueled by race-baiting. The race card is the weapon of choice of this White House, and race determines Obama’s point of view in all that he does.

I’m sure the Norman Rockwell Museum would have been honored to loan the White House either “New Kids in the Neighborhood” (1967) or “The Problem We All Live With” (1964), but Obama and his team chose the dated painting, specific to one horrible moment in the past, that recorded ugliness and hatred that just no longer exist[emphasis mine]…instead of celebrating progress and recognizing just how far America really has come.

http://hillbuzz.org/why-couldnt-obama-have-chosen-this-norman-rockwell-painting-to-hang-in-the-white-house

I guess this dude doesn't read the comments on YouTube or YahooNews. Either that or he's just a liar.

[Cha]

46. Whiny Kevin DuJan doesn't have a clue. smh. President Obama obviously

felt the need to show where we are coming from to have reached this far. But, alas, the backlash reared it Ugly Head all over again.

Thank you, KnSK

[jwirr]

17. I wonder if they would take it down if we all put it on our own sites? A little DU protesting!

I would like to know how much she gets for her paintings? I can't afford much.

[Cha]

43. Aloha, jwirr.. I shared it on my page. Evidently, FB changed their minds and it's shared all

over the place. The censorship didn't last long.. thank goodness.

The Print she's selling that goes to the Michael Brown Fund is $49.00 I think. I can't afford it but plenty of people will be able to. Michael Brown

[jwirr]

49. Good price. I am also not be able to afford it which I sincerely regret. Thank you for the imfo.

[Cha]

50. You're Welcome~

[jillan]

19. Going to facebook right now to post this on my page.

[BuelahWitch]

30. That is so full of crap!

My friends and I try to take down pictures showing animal abuse all the time, and FB always rules against it. Why the hell would they remove something like this? They must have racists on their staff who make these decisions.

[KT2000]

12. Amazing and so sad

Good for her.

[ReRe]

13. K&R

Thank you for linking this so we can support the Michael Brown, Jr Memorial Fund.

[jillan]

18. Wow! Just Wow!!!

[logosoco]

20. That is beautiful!

She is a local artist. I have a "Snap out of it" print in my laundry room. Has reminded me for years to get out of the blues.

I used to clean houses, and a pediatrician we worked for had her whole kitchen in this design. I loved it!

[bigtonka]

21. Thanks to M.E.

[stage left]

22. Heartbreaking.

No one should have to fear their child will be killed just because of the color of his skin.

[Louisiana1976]

24. Exactly. That is so sad.

[66 dmhlt]

23. Anyone know if there is a T-shirt w/ this?

[sufrommich]

37. It looks like she's planning on releasing a t shirt. She's asking for

t shirt manufacturers to get in touch with her on her facebook page,again all proceeds to go to the Michael Brown Jr. Memorial Fund.

[catchnrelease]

26. Yay Mary!

I've always enjoyed her work for it's colorful and cherry outlook, but I'm glad to know she's willing to put an important message out there too. So cool that she's using this to raise money for the fund. I'm more of a fan than ever now.

[Cha]

31. ..

[Enthusiast]

32. Kicked and recommended!

[WillyT]

39. K & R !!!

[stage left]

40. I can't believe all the racists commenting on her facebook page.

Among other things, they think she ought to be fair and do a poster supporting the poor, injured Wilson. Ugh. According to her page she's planning to do a tee shirt with this image.

[erpowers]

41. No They Should Not

No, a parent should not have to teach "Hands up don't shoot".

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

44. Even worse...

It doesn't work. They very well may shoot you anyway. This also reminds me of this:
AMERICAN SKIN (41 SHOTS)
Bruce Springsteen

(41 shots)
(41 shots)
(41 shots)
(41 shots)

41 shots, and we'll take that ride
'Cross the bloody river to the other side
41 shots, cut through the night
You're kneeling over his body in the vestibule
Praying for his life

Is it a gun, is it a knife
Is it a wallet, this is your life
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)
No secret my friend
You can get killed just for living in your American skin

(41 shots)
(41 shots)
(41 shots)
(41 shots)

41 shots, Lena gets her son ready for school
She says, "On these streets, Charles
You've got to understand the rules
If an officer stops you, promise me you'll always be polite
And that you'll never ever run away
Promise Mama you'll keep your hands in sight"

Is it a gun (is it a gun), is it a knife (is it a knife)
Is it a wallet (is it a wallet), this is your life (this is your life)
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)
No secret my friend
You can get killed just for living in your American skin

(41 shots)
(41 shots)
(41 shots)
(41 shots)

Is it a gun (is it a gun), is it a knife (is it a knife)
Is it in your heart (is it in your heart), is it in your eyes (is it in your eyes)
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)

41 shots, and we'll take that ride
'Cross this bloody river to the other side
41 shots, I got my boots caked with this mud
We're baptized in these waters (baptized in these waters)
And in each other's blood (and in each other's blood)

Is it a gun (is it a gun), is it a knife (is it a knife)
Is it a wallet (is it a wallet), this is your life (this is your life)
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)
It ain't no secret (it ain't no secret)
No secret my friend
You can get killed just for living in
You can get killed just for living in
You can get killed just for living in your American skin

41 shots
41 shots
41 shots
41 shots

41 shots
41 shots
41 shots
41 shots

41 shots (you can get killed just for living in)
41 shots (you can get killed just for living in)
41 shots (you can get killed just for living in)
41 shots (you can get killed just for living in)

41 shots (you can get killed just for living in)
41 shots (you can get killed just for living in)
41 shots (you can get killed just for living in)
41 shots (you can get killed just for living in)

[REP]

47. Mary Engelbreit is from St Louis

I have always loved her illustrations.

[Cha]

48. K for ME