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A benefit for the Famine in the Horn of Africa

 
[/p]Dismayed by the critical humanitarian disaster afflicting East African countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, The People's Lunch Counter & The Black Chamber Movement along with  Warmedia, Poorvida and other organizations are taking action by providing a night of edutainment while calling upon  the hip hop community, activists, private companies, citizens and individuals to help provide humanitarian assistance to needy people of the Horn of Africa region.[/p]Somalia has been hit by the worst drought in 60 years and UN officials based in East African countries have declared it “the worst humanitarian crisis” in the world today. Approximately 50,000 refugees cross into neighboring Kenya and Ethiopia each month while hundred of thousands are displaced inside Somalia. According to the recent reports aired by national and international media, women, children and elderly people are dying everyday on their way to the refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia.[/p]The collective has chosen to work the organization SCERDO. SCERDO is committed to assisting with the suffering of the region's people, not only those living within the country’s borders but also those who are suffering in the refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia. SCERDO has an operational office in Nairobi, Kenya and with our assistance are in a position to help the people in need by delivering food, water, and clothing. SCERDO has assured that donations will never be diverted to other channels.[/p]Tujenge Pamoja translates from Swahili as "build together". Recognizing that music is an energy that brings everyone tothether The People's Lunch Counter ,The Black Chamber Movement and partners will hold a music benefit with performing artist like Homeboy Sandman, Pihon, SamUill, 7Knuckles, Dezyne, The Rapture, Abraham Mellish and more. Hosted by hip hop legend Pharaohe Monch organizations will be on hand to speak about the current crisis. Tujenge Pamoja seeks to provide the DFW community with an opportunity to become aware of the issue in the Horn of Africa region while also raising money to demonstrate our need for building together as a global community as more and more devastating natural catastrophes are occurring.[/p]WHEN: Sunday, August 28th, 2011 8:00p.m. - 2:00 a.m.[/p]

WHERE: The Bone Deep Ellum  2724 Elm St Dallas,TX

Admission: $10 at the door

Stage 1 Hip Hop stage

Stage 2 Bands & DJ mix

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