Attempts at setting the world record for the world’s largest human peace sign
On Saturday, March 31, Kennesaw community members gathered on the Campus Green at KSU to attempt to break the world record for the world’s largest human peace sign. Though the attempt was unsuccessful, 1,983 people participated and the event itself was still a huge accomplishment.
“Everything truly went according to the vision I had dreamed up a year-and-a-half ago,” Founder of the KSU Peace Project Jessie Blowers told the Marietta Daily Journal.
Many non-profit organizations had tables set up at the event, including Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Invisible Children, a group against human trafficking, and many more.
Dean of Student Success Michael Sanseviro made a statement on behalf of KSU President Dr. Daniel Papp, who could unfortunately not attend.
“KSU Peace Project demonstrates how one person can begin a movement toward change. Whether you break the world record or not, we come together to make history,” said Sanseviro. “We’re bringing students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, friends and the community to heighten our role in the global peace movement.”
Many artists performed throughout the day including Kevin Dispain, Mad Violinist, Symphony Crack Orchestra, Sara Crawford, Finster, and Emmanuel Jal.
“This event is made even more special by the presence of Emmanuel Jal, who has just entered. Mr. Jal was on campus speaking on Tuesday about his incredible journey as a child soldier in Sudan and his transformation into a global activist and hip hop artist,” said Sanseviro. “When he learned of this event, he agreed to drive back here today from another engagement in North Carolina just to be with you, to share in this movement and share his power. Let us thank him!”
After the event, the KSU Peace Project founder, Blowers, said on the KSU Peace Project Facebook page, “THANK YOU for coming to be a part of this EPIC event. Give yourself a hand for contributing to such a beautiful moment. While our numbers were not sufficient enough to break a record, we should still be proud of our accomplishment. Thanks for believing in me, in this project, and most of all peace. Peace out y’all.”
