At first, we discussed about what happened the past week which was "The Peace and Justice"'s week. They had lectures such as "Why Afica Matters" and also showed couple documentaries. United for Africa was involed in the process to make it happen, The leaders of the club wanted to thank everybody for their participation.
Continuing with the Darfur theme. This project in collaboration with several other clubs on campus and also at UMD in addition to groups in the community. The contact person is Gary Gordon ggordon@css.edu. The plan is to host a dinner. Money from this benefit will go toward the providing women and children in refugee camps due to the genocide in Darfur, Sudan with solar cook kits. The dinner will combine African food and culture (art, music and dance). Each family will be provided with two pots for every $25.00 raised.
Want to see something different than what the media portrait Africa, go to http://www.4theloveofafrica.com/index.htm and it is provided by Mr. Kevin A Urban.
Easter basket raffle is scheduled for March 26 to April 4. All funds received will go toward the From Duluth to Darfur initiative.
The next SMT conference is slated for April 18 to 20, 2008. St. Scholastica is hosting the event. So we need any possible help to make that event a success.
We encourage everybody to attend panels around campus. They will help people to realize what is going on aroung the world.
Women's History Month at least 2 African women would be featured in our Did You Know...campaign. This week the ladies in the spotlight are Anti-Apartheid leader Nomzamo Winifred 'Winnie Mandela' Zanyiwe Madikizela, South Africa and President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberia.
For more information Rhonda Lee RLee@css.edu, Awah Foncha AFoncha@css.edu.
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