THE  FIRST EVER 100% SOLAR-POWERED CONCERT IN TIMES SQUARE FOR PEACE & ECOLOGY – POWERED BY BATTERY TOUR WITH RINGO STARR VIRTUALLY REQUESTING A MOMENT OF PEACE AT 12PM ET ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

PEACE LEGENDS JOIN FORCES WITH YOUNG GLOBAL INFLUENCERS IN A MOVEMENT FOR PEACE, HUMAN SECURITY, AND CLIMATE ACTION, AS TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK CITY PAUSES FOR PEACE.

DATE & TIME: SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 LIVE BROADCAST STARTED AT 12:00PM EDT VIA UNIFY at www.facebook.com/UNIFY and www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast.  The website for the event is:  www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

On  September 21st, 2023 on the UN International Day of Peace, the 21st. Annual  Pause The World for Peace Broadcast, both in-person and global virtual audiences experienced the first ever 100% solar-powered concert in Times Square for peace and ecology, powered by multi-faceted musical artist and climate activist AY Young and his Battery Tour. Also featured is mental tranquility advocate and acclaimed singer Michel Pascal, who was joined by US Presidential Candidate, author, and activist Marianne Williamson and Myron McKinley of Earth, Wind, & Fire. As a part of the larger six-hour Peace Day event, this concert shared virtual messages from legacy peacekeepers like Ringo Starr, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael Douglas, Jane Goodall, Sir Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, Joe Dispenza, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, and Shakira. The nonprofit event producer Good News Corporation has partnered with OMMM, UNIFY, WE.net, AY Young, Battery Tour, SmartFlower, Playa Betty’s, 5 Star Diamond Award, Samsung, GM, BNP Paribas, Hugg-A Planet, New York Parks and Recreation, and Times Square Alliance.

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths, and Spiritual and Executive Producer for 21 years in Central Park, NY, Times Square, NY, and worldwide stated, “ This year’s participation exceeded our expectation to strengthen the message of International Peace, along with showing our love for MOTHER EARTH.  Here are the links for the three parts, approx. 2 hours each.  We are in negotiation for additional broadcast because Pausing the World for Peace is always needed” 

https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2023/11/02/part-1-pause-the-world-for-peace-2023/

https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2023/11/02/part-2-pause-the-world-for-love-2023/

https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2023/11/09/part-3-pause-the-world-for-hope-2023/

 The Battery Tour’s involvement in the Pause the World for Peace event was highly intentional. On a mission to break barriers and build bridges, AY Young was appointed by the United Nations as the Global Youth Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals in 2020, Generation 17 Youth Ambassador, and SDG Champion. AY has performed over 800 concerts powered entirely by the Battery Tour’s renewable energy. “We are all outlets for change,” says the artist. And driving positive change was a major theme between Pause the World for Peace event collaborators. 

Michel Pascal led a dance meditation and musical performance, seamlessly combining the serenity of meditation, and the joy of dance, promising a unique and transformative experience. Pascal, is co-founder of OMMM which is a movement to create a positive impact on individuals and communities worldwide through the practice of meditation, music, and multimedia content. Pascal, A.K.A “The Medicine Voice,” has been performing at Carnegie Hall since 2016, while working closely with marginalized communities, including prisoners and veterans. The concert featured a bilingual meditation guided by Juliana Klinkert, an esteemed meditation teacher known for her work at the Amity Foundation and in Hispanic communities.

Young and Pascal, along with the generations they represent, continue a wave of peace work built on the foundations of champions of peace like David Gershon (led 1986 Earth Run Torch of Peace), Ben Bowler (founder of UNITY Earth bringing cease-fires for peace), his eminence Shyalpa Rinpoche (currently building Universal Peace Sanctuary at UNESCO World Heritage Site for Peace), Jonathan Granoff (World Academy of Art & Science Fellow and UN Ambassador to the Nobel Peace Laureates), and Jeremy Gilley (founder of Peace One Day with Sir Paul McCartney message). They, like others both in New York and nationally, including Michael Fitzpatrick (25-year cellist to the Dalai Lama), Rick Ulfic & Andrew Kaen (established 11 Days of Global Unity), Reverend Susana Bastarrica & James Cannings (founded Vigil for International Day of Peace), and Reverend Deborah Muldow & Fumi Johns (of May Peace Prevail on Earth with 250,000 Peace Poles worldwide), Peace Lights Peter Rogina, have dedicated their lives to empowering communities, fostering cooperation, and addressing global challenges with social innovations. Seeds planted decades ago are breaking ground as a new surge of activism takes shape in a post-pandemic society ready for collaborative action.

The Pause the World for Peace event included a special segment entitled “Peace in Action” with renowned representatives sharing the latest in major global issues, including domestic violence, school safety, human rights, human security, animal rights, climate action, and ending violence in health, politics, and religion, regardless of gender, race, or disability, promoting practical paths to a thriving life for all. A special military and police tribute for fallen heroes was featured. 

The Pause the World for Peace event, set in the Duffy Square section of Times Square, NY, is hosted by the Good News Corporation, whose founder Reverend Paul Sladkus has continued to be a leader in rallying movements for peace in action. Sladkus, who is an ordained all-faith minister, implores, “193 countries in the UN unanimously agreed to a CEASE FIRE EVERYWHERE, ACTS OF PEACE & LOVE, and WE CAN DO IT. We listened to Ringo Starr at 12:00 pm Noon ET as he requested a Worldwide Moment of Silence for PEACE, from Times Square, virtually on September 21, 2023, and we prayed to keep that moment going for peace and ecology  to last FOREVER.”

The event ran until 5:00PM EDT and aired to the world via UNIFY (received 2 billion views with the UN for Peace Day in 2017), which broadcasted the program to their combined partner audience of millions worldwide. McKinsey Co. stated that there are 1.6 billion people worldwide already aware of the International Day of Peace. Pause the World for Peace aimed to amplify the urgent need for collective action and global cooperation. Together, we stand in solidarity to promote peace, human security, and climate action for a better and brighter future for all.

Musicians who performed  with Michel Pascal were  Myron McKinley, Earth, Wind and Fire Musical Director, Paul Pesco,  legendary guitarist of Madonna and Jennifer Lopez; Stacey Lamont Sydnor, iconic drummer of The Jackson 5; Ian Martin, soulful bassist known for collaborations with David Foster and Barry Manilow; Randy J. Greene, artist, singer, and dancer of Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan; and other diverse, exceptional musicians. Other stage appearances include: the City of New York, Heck from Angry Elephant, Peace Parrots, Protect Yo Heart (featuring artist Uncutt “Love is…” wall), Let’s Disrupt Digital Music Showcase, Indiggo Twins, Chip Shelton Peace Ensemble, Elvis & Elton John Performance Artists Ralph Carey & Russ Davis, Michael Jackson performance artist W. Jackson from China Great Wall, Madonna Artist Chrissie B, Marvin Gaye Artist Doug Quarteze with Gina Muza & Ant Hatcher, Reid Stowe 1,000 Days at Sea, “Beyond the Raging Sea” (refugee movie trailer), Prince Alpert Ocean Rescue Movie, David Lynch TM, Harlem Globetrotters Cheer Program, Andrea McArdle as Annie on broadway with dog Sandy, Saranne Rothberg (Stage 4 cancer survivor, Comedy Cures Foundation), Dr. Levry Global Visionary for Peace, Author and Founder of Neuro Activating Advanced Meditation (NAAM), performance artist Quinn Lemley as Rita Hayworth (face painted on atomic bomb as PR stunt, WWII), Bruce Stephen Foster, World Renown Performer Giorgia Fumanti, Carnegie Hall Pianist Katya Grineva, Michael Bulychev-Okser, Global Stress Initiative, Operation Warrior Shield, “Rock & Roll Man” the Musical (Pioneer DJ Alan Freed, unified through music, desegregation, he named rock & roll, performed by Constantine Maroulis), and the Woodstock Forever: Peace, Love & HOPE Movie.  Special Virtual Message and from their famous Get-Together song from Jesse Colin Young from the Youngbloods, Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul & Mary. As well as a message from generations MacKenzie Brooke, Reif Harrison, and Chuckie Armstrong from Wonderama.

CONTACTS & LINKS:

Event Contact: Paul Sladkus, paul.sladkus1@gmail.com 212 647 1212 www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

AY Young Contact: Amanda Charney Amanda@BlackPandaPR.com

UNIFY Contact : Tiffany Brown PRStuntGirls@gmail.com

OMMM Contact: Juliana Klinkert info@hommm.xyz

For Updates: Good News Corporation YouTube Channel & Pause The World For Peace

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• Peter Yarrow/Operation Respect/Child Bullying
• David Lynch Foundation/Children’s Meditation
• Media for Humanity/Child
• SeniorNet/Communication Digital Divide
• Pratt Institute/Peace
• Meera Gandhi/Giving Back Foundation
• Fathering Forum/Better Parenting
• Actors Temple/Jewish Children
• ASMA/Muslim Children
• St. Francis Food Pantries & Shelters/Feeding Families/Faith Hope Consolo
• WE The World/Peace Communications/Desmond Tutu Video
• Universal Peace/Peace Museum
• Peace Parrots/Children Animals
• WWRF/Water and Children
• Hugg-a-Planets/Peace Toys
• Clearwater NYC/Children and Peace
• Vigil for International Peace and Ecology/Peace Event
• Kalarhythems/Children
• Better World/Wayne Dyer
• Achilles Kids/Challenged Children
• Cancer Care/Helping Kids
• Beacon Paint/Guide Dogs/Schools
• Captain Planet/Educating Children/Captain Planet was at the show
• Temple Grandin/Autism Today/ Autism/Asperger
• National Meningitis Association/Infectious Disease
• Intrepid Sea
• Air and Space Museum/Educating Children
• Montauk Playhouse/Educating Children
• Quinnipiac University/Medical School
• Apollo Theater/Children’s Programs
• Peace One Day/Paul McCartney/Ringo Starr
• UN Foundation/ Peacekeepers
• Harlem Globetrotters/“ABCs of Bullying Prevention”
• St. Damien Hospital in Haiti/Saving Children
• Why Do I Exist/ Rwandan Genocide Orphans
• Nigil Barker
• Dr. Mamet Oz
• Dr. Daniel Amen
• Joey Reynolds/Mother Teresa note
• Tirlok Malik/India
• Andrew Kaen/Planet Heart
• UN Foundation/Peacekeepers
• Arts Olympus/Tarumi Violinist Reilly Amera/Poem for Syrian Children
• Rotary International
• Ronald McDonald House
• IHeartMedia
• Brooklyn Nets
• Clare Diab, American Yoga Academy
• Copacabana
• peaceday.tv
• Steve Madden
• Shack Shack
• Juniors
• Lush Cosmetics
• 39 Steps
• Peace Prayer Society Deborah Muldow
• Urban Zen
• Borough President of Manhattan and Brooklyn
• UNESCO
• Dr. Buntzman, We Can’t Have that Foundation
• Dr. Kazuko, Gaia Holistic Health
• New York City Parks and Recreation
• Times Square Alliance • Annie/Broadway Show
· World Peace Orchestra/134 International Musicians/50 countries/Sinatra Choir/Kevin Spacey
• Susan Lucci
• Orange is the New Black Cast
• Montel Williams
• Deepak Chopra
• Tommy Tune
• Rita Cosby
• Tomaczek Bednarek
• Scott Noppe-Brandon
• Tony Lo Bianco
• Rosanna Scotto
• Jonny Orsini
• Phylicia Rashād/Marjorie DeLewis
• Kathleen Turner
• Lacey Dunn
• Peace Thoughts and More Peace Statements from Paul McCartney
• Ringo Starr
• Michael Douglas
• Dr. Jane Goodall
• Marianne Williamson
• Ed Asner
• Diane Ladd
• Michelle Phillips
• Edward James Olmos
• Lou Ferrigno
• Jerry Rubin
• Wangari Maathai
• Olympian Marilyn King
• Additionally, South spokespeople Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer of Antigua and Barbuda
• Ambassador John Ashe’s Wife
• Anilla Cherian
• Prime Minister of Fiji
• Frank Bainimarama
• H. E. Ambassador Francis Lorenzo
• Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin
• Erin Brady/Miss USA
• David Paich
• Naomi Campbell
• Yvonne Chaka Chaka… and Zindzi Mandela/Josina Machel who accepted an award for their father Nelson Mandela whose Power of Words are in the show. We also share Peaceful words from Martin Luther King, Jr. (I Had a Dream Speech)
· Albert Maysles and Mahatma Gandhi
· We share a poem by Dorothy Law Nolte
· Children Learn What They Live
• Sarabeth
• KIND Snacks
• Laura Norman Wellness
• Orpheus Luxury Cruise
• Pope Francis Message
• United States Institute of Peace & NY City Schools TBD

“All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal

With respect and thanks,

Reverend Paul Sladkus & our Peace Team
Founder
www.goodnewsplanet.tv
www.peacedayparty.org
212 647 1212

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Ring Bells Around the World

For Peace & A World Without War

Universal Peace Day – Sunday, August 5th, 2012

Commemorating the 67th Anniversary of the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

WHERE: NEW LOCATION!! UNION SQUARE PARK by the GANDHI STATUE

Located at Union Square West between 14th and 15th Streets

WHEN: Sunday, August 5th, 2012 – 5-7:30Pm

Peace Bell Ceremony at 7:15Pm

PRICE: Free!

New York, New York– Join in a Peal for Peace Bell Ringing Project, a global event of ringing bells around the world for Peace and a World Without War. On Sunday, August 5th, join a gathering by the Gandhi statue in Union Square Park to commemorate the exact moment of the 67th Anniversary of the Hiroshima Bombing.

Beginning at 5PM, the public is invited to participate in sharing their visions of Peace with poetry and songs. At 7:15PM, there will be a Bell Ringing Ceremony featuring a 7 foot tall bell from Shohola Bells and a Peace Pole from The World Peace Prayer Society, with the words, “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” in English, Japanese, French and Spanish. Everyone is invited to bring bells to join in. Afterwards, John Lennon’s song, “Imagine,” will be sung.  Performers will include Ray Korona, Russell Daisy, Barry Gruber and other stellar musicians.

Bells will ring in numerous places around the world including, Japan, New Zealand, Australia and Mexico. Sharing the moment is the World Peace Bell Association, founded in Japan, which has installed over 20 Peace Bells in 16 countries. Among churches in NYC participating by ringing their bells are: The Riverside Church and St. John the Divine.

This event is organized by Universal Peace Initiative, and co-sponsored by World Peace Bell Association, Search for Common Ground, World Wide Peace Bell Foundation, The World Peace Prayer Society, Good News Broadcast, and Shohola Bells. Printing contributed by Art Institute of New York City.

The concept of Universal Peace Day (UPday) is to bring people around the world together to share their vision of peace and to trans- form a remembrance of horror into a rededication of life. The legacy of UPday, sponsored by Art For The People, began in 1984 in Central Park, where Peter Yarrow and others performed before a candle lighting ceremony at the exact moment of the Hiroshima bombing. Over the years, UPday events have taken place in numerous locations including: Dag Hammerskjold Plaza, Riverside Park, Battery Park, Union Square, The Riverside Church, Church Center of the UN, Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, and the NY Buddhist Church.

For more information, contact suZen: 917-607-4694 or Barry Gruber: 917-597-6046

ringbells4peace@gmail.com  

www.universalpeaceday.com

www.facebook.com/ringbells4peace

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