Anti-bullying song launches
Tristan’s song, “You can’t take that away from me” was selected by the National Bullying Prevention Center to help them raise awareness about the issue.
“Our song just happened to be one of those kinds of songs that just fit their message and so we were like yeah,you know, let’s join up on this thing.”
Composer and song writer, Tim Akers, co-wrote the song.
The National Bullying Prevention Center wants kids and schools all across the country to take part in unity dance day on October 26.
Ellen supports Unity Day
A note from Ellen’s website….
Today I wore orange on my show for a very special reason. Pacer.org has organized an incredible movement to put an end to bullying. It’s called Unity Day. Today we send a message to anyone being bullied that they’re not alone. Because the truth is no one who’s being bullied is alone. Just about everyone has been bullied at some point, and nobody likes it. Let’s stop hurting one another and try to appreciate the things that make us different.
Today, I stand united with anyone who supports students who are being bullied. You can show the world that you’re standing with me today by wearing orange. That’s why I wore orange on my show. That, and it brings out the bronze tones in my complexion.
I hope you’ll stand up to bullying with me. If you want more information about Unity Day, please visit www.pacer.org/bullying.
Read more: http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2011/10/unity_day_on_ellen_1012.php#.TpZl4gQrmCI.email#ixzz1af27VP1k
Nashville girl helps spread message against bullying
A Nashville girl is lending her voice to a national campaign to help make a statement against bullying.
Tristan McIntosh is a sixth grader at Goodpasture Christian Academy. She told Nashville’s News 2 she was excited to be a part of the cause. “Bullying isn’t right and it is mean,” she said.
Recently, the National Bullying Prevention Center selected a song she co-wrote to be used to help raise awareness on bullying.
Composer and songwriter Tim Akers co-wrote the song, “You Can’t Take That Away From Me.”
“The song is about no matter how much you are bullied, no one can take away who you are,” McIntosh explained.
Read More: http://www.wate.com/story/15616218/local-girl-helps-spread-message-against-bullying?redirected=true
Anti-bullying song launches…
An 11-year-old girl from Tennessee is at the forefront of a national campaign to raise awareness about bullying.
Tristan McIntosh is a 6th grader at Goodpasture Christian Academy.
She is lending her voice to a national campaign to help make a statement against bullying.
“Well, bullying isn’t right and it’s mean. No one wants to be bullied,” she said.
Tristan’s song, “You can’t take that away from me” was selected by the National Bullying Prevention Center to help them raise awareness about the issue.
“Our song just happened to be one of those kinds of songs that just fit their message and so we were like yeah,you know, let’s join up on this thing.”
Dance to make a statement against bullying!
The song selected for the event is “You Can’t Take That Away From Me,” which was created by Nashville songwriters Tim Akers and Libby Weaver. Akers, the father of a child with a disability, has seen firsthand the struggles and frustrations that some children deal with because they are viewed as “different.”
The song speaks about the importance of teaching children to recognize that personality and character are more important than popularity and outward appearances. The song is performed by 11-year-old Nashville singer Tristan McIntosh, and choreographed by local teens.
Read More: http://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-dance-day.asp
