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The Roots headline this World Cup party @ Celebrate Brooklyn (Prospect Park), which celebrates the first time in its 80-year history the tournament will take place on African soil. With a kick-off by Sahr Ngaujah, the star of Fela! on Broadway, the show features performances by artists from all corners of [...]
At his Hiro Ballroom fundraiser in NYC, at which the Dry Eye Crew were well represented (see photo), Cory Booker gave an inspiring speech, and referenced two African proverbs:
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
If they knock you down 6 times, get up [...]
A message of thanks from the organizers to BDEC:
“Thank you for being a part of our inaugural Rock the Bowl host committee. The night was a huge success, which would not have been possible without your support and dedication to Ubuntu Education Fund.
“We sold out the event, raised over $100,000.00, and had an [...]
April 21, 2010 – 11:26 pm
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All proceeds from this event to benefit Ubuntu Education Fund and their groundbreaking work with orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa. Featuring Antibalas / Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew / Lion of Ido / Grindcity / Special Performance by members from the casts of Broadway hits “The Lion King,” “Memphis” and Fela [...]
April 21, 2010 – 11:04 pm
Jeffrey Wright [Top Center photo] has an organization called Taia Peace Foundation that does amazing work in Sierra Leone – they are currently in the process of building a much needed new road so villagers can get to work. Check it out here