LITT MAGAZINE

Better World Books collects and sells books online to fund global literacy initiatives. The company organizes book drives at schools and libraries to collect used books and save them from landfills. To date, Better World Books has raised nearly $8 million for global literacy initiatives and has saved over 30,000,000 books from entering landfills. Find your next book at www.betterworldbooks.com
 
To-Go Ware makes portable utensils and food containers out of bamboo, tin and other sustainable materials. Americans toss out enough plastic utensils each year to circle the equator 300 times, but To-Go Ware products offer a way to actively reduce our waste. In addition, To-Go Ware advances human rights globally through equitable business practices and strategic partnerships with non-governmental organizations. Reduce your forkprint at www.to-goware.com  

Mothers, daughters, sisters, and girlfriends gathered at Target Center for the Celebration of Women, Lilith Fair. Throughout the arena there was an aura of sisterhood. Everyone seemed to act as they were long time friends and family reuniting for a special occasion. Standing on line women spoke to each about how happy they were that the concert was moved indoors from Canterbury Downs, what a great line up of artist performing, and of course what types of goodies/samples were going to be given in the fair. But everyone had one thing in common and that was their passion for change. Lilith Fair was created by Sarah McLachlan in an effort to give female performers a tour like venue to showcase their talent. This year’s Lilith Fair included Courtyard Hounds former Dixie Chicks, Metric, the classic 90’s rock Heart, new Motown Universal records artist Vita Chambers, British Pop Artist Kate Nash, the Queen of Hip Hop R&B Mary J. Blige, and Sarah McLachlan. The concert gives you a taste of many genresof music. Lilith is more than just a concert; portions of the proceeds are donated to social/ nonprofit companies. These companies all are on the forefront to help change the world. The Lilith Fair presented a check to The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota during a press conference prior to the show. The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota foresees the advancement of equality for all women and girls in the areas of economic justice, safety and security, health and reproductive rights, human rights, and political power. i4c is also part of Lilith Fair tour and the campaign chose four companies to donate the concert proceeds they were:

Alter Eco is a fair trade certified foods company that connects you to small independent farmers across the globe. Alter Eco offers healthy, earth-friendly treats like chocolate, quinoa, rice, and olive oil. They work with over 200 farmer co-ops to improve communities in the developing world. Last year, Alter Eco showed extreme commitment to the earth with them planted 70,000 new trees in Amazonia through Project Pure. Find their treats and farmers at www.altereco-usa.com.

founder and chairman, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for enabling the poor to climb out of poverty. Previously excluded from entrepreneurial opportunities, poor entrepreneurs with no collateral or credit history are now able to access capital to grow their business and increase their quality of living. Grameen America has provided more than $6 million in loans to 2,800 borrowers—all women—living in poverty. To date, borrowers have deposited savings of more than $350,000. Meet the entrepreneurs at www.grameenamerica.com

The performances were out of this world! Vita Chambers a new comer to the music industry is definitely one to watch. She has an edgy soulful, rock style. Heart rocked the house with their rendition of Barracuda. Mary J. brought the crowd to their feet when she performed U2’s hit “One.” Sarah McLachlan closed the show doing a few new songs from her Laws of Illusion and an encore performance from all of her headlining artist.