historySALAAM was created during the summer of 2000 to empower and sustain the careers of dedicated artists who wish to further develop their craft in a nurturing and supportive environment, while promoting South Asian American artistic excellence. We accept and acknowledge our responsibility as a vital community resource that is firmly committed to sharing the riches of our unique voices with all audiences while maintaining a pledge to support a variety of causes and organizations fighting for social justice. SALAAM believes the answer to breaking down stereotypes and the walls of prejudice and ignorance lies in understanding our similarities and differences. Ultimately, SALAAM follows the advice of Bertolt Brecht, “Art is not a mirror held up to reality but a hammer with which to shape it.” Headed by unrelenting perseverance and abundant creativity embodied in its active founder Geeta Citygirl, SALAAM is a space for ALL creative spirits. We are one, in this community, in this city, in this country and in this world. The desire is to break the boundaries and lines that divide us. We have to link up all people and all creative disciplines in the spirit of progressive solidarity. A little inspirational story -- After our 1st event in October 2000, Citygirl had the delightful pleasure of briefly meeting Tony-Award winning director of Broadway’s The Lion King, Julie Taymor at a Brooklyn Academy of Music event (Ratan Thiyam’s Chorus of Manipur, India) and told her about SALAAM. A month later we got our FIRST donation check from none other than Ms. Taymor – a wonderful blessing indeed!!! Remember, your support helps us raise the visibility of the stories you want to tell with an ever-increasing and diverse audience. This has been an amazingly exciting journey so far and we have many more ground-breaking ventures lined up! Feel free to contact us with any ideas or suggestions you might have. SALAAM is your posse and your group so get involved. And remember, we are living due to the generosity of your donations so muchas gracias to all our supporters! Peace,
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