The Source

This is Rum 46 (pronounced "room"). That is literally the building number of the street where this exhibition space is located in Aarhus, Denmark. This is essentially where the inspiration came for OUR version of their "Speak Up! Set Up Tolerance." My dear friend, Uzma Ahmed Andresen of Copenhagen, Denmark (pictured below) asked me to perform for their exhibition reception. I really did not know what I was getting myself into, but it was an opportunity to see another part of Denmark and perform. Little did I know that I would be forever changed and inspired by the people involved in this project and the important issues they decided to tackle in print. I often say that I "found my voice" in Denmark...that was not just my literal singing voice, but even more so, my heart, my passions, my beliefs that make me, me. I found out what was important to me and what I think is worth fighting for in our world community and why. This picture is the window of the Rum 46, a revolving exhibition space. The red crate is holding many Speak Up! newspapers that were distributed that day. This is the day that I realized that I have a voice that could possibly make a bigger difference....we all do. I encourage you to visit their website. Many parts of it are available in English as well. setuptolerance.dk

Pictured left to right...Tanja Nellemann, Uzma Ahmed Andresen and Grete Aargaard

And this is my team of inspiration! Tanja and Grete have exhibited all around the world and are the 2 main editors of Speak Up! Uzma was a contrubting writer for Speak Up!'s first edition. She also is the founder of another incredibly incredibly inspiring organization hennah.dk

Another woman (not pictured here) involved in Rum 46 who is a true inspiration is Barbara Katzin. She is American born, but has been in Denmark for thirty plus years. Her passion in Rum 46 is remarkable.