Friday, September 08, 2006

Darfur Exhibit in Worcester, MA


OPENING Wednesday, September 13, 2006
6 – 8 p.m.

Children of Darfur
September 13 – September 20

An exhibition of photos and crayon drawings depicting the horrors of the genocide in Darfur, Sudan as seen through the hearts and eyes of refugee children.


Speakers start at 6:30 on September 13:

Abu Assal Abu Assal,
Sudanese, Darfurian, Activist
History of the conflict/current events

Magda Ahmed,
Sudanese, Activist Women’s issues in Sudan

Lisa Weinberg,
Human Rights Lawyer
Introduction and Plight of Sudanese Refugees

Senator Harriette Chandler
Divestment from Sudan

This exhibit is a pre-kick-off to the Worcester African Cultural Festival September 15 – 17, 2006. For more information about the festival, the exhibit, or for directions see:
http://www.african-museum.org/afc2006.htm.
For more information call Lisa at 508-755-6037.

Worcester African Cultural Center
33 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA
Ph. 508-757-7727 or e-mail:
amoreno@african-museum.com

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