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UPCOMING EVENTS
The weather's getting warmer and we thought you'd want to check out these two upcoming events for African-inspired entertainment and advocacy.
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 AMANI
Take action to help rape survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo & halt the blood minerals trade fueling the war. Join v:shal kanwar and En Avant Congo on Monday, May 18 for a unique evening of South Asian Bhangra and Congolese Soukous grooves & moves.
Bhangra vs. Soukous Dance-Down @ 7:15 PM
Doors open 6:00pm
Location: Liv Nightclub | Bohemian Caverns
2001 Eleventh St N.W., DC
Email: enavantcongo@gmail.com
Congolese Soukous and South Asian Bhangra dance troupes will hold a friendly competition as they represent the best of their continents’ beats in the first such dual performance of its kind.
BUY NOW: www.going.com/congo
About the Organizers
v:shal kanwar | Global Groove
v:k is a prolific painter and performance installationist, as well as a D.J. and musician, who has been featured at venues around the U.S. and internationally. His blend of floor-shaking beats from every corner of the world has gained rave reviews from audiences of an equally varied background.
En Avant Congo
The Washington-D.C.-based 501(c)3 non-profit En Avant Congo (“Forward, Congo”) was formed in 2003 by a group of Congolese and Americans to promote U.S. civic engagement in ending the conflict in D.R. Congo and funding services for survivors of mass rape by combatants. The group supports Centre Olame, a model institution providing services for survivors in Bukavu, South Kivu – the heart of Eastern Congo’s warzone.
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PASSPORT TO AFRICA
 Passport to Africa is a week long celebration of Africa produced by IDOA (I Dream Of Africa) Entertainment, LLC.
Wednesday, May 20 2009
African Film Night
In collaboration with Jamati "African's Premiere Entertainment Portal"
"From a Whipser"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUtSw3YGH07PM
$5
UNION STATION 9
50 Massachusetts Ave. NE,
Washington, DC 20002
Thursday, May 21 2009
Fashion/Trunk Show
In collaboration with DAWN (Diaspora African Women's Network)
7PM
Free
The Muse Nightclub & Lounge
717 6th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Featuring some of the best African designers in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Friday, May 22 2009
South African Wine Tasting
Sponsored by Africare
6:30PM
AFRICARE HOUSE
440 R Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Must be 21 to attend
RSVP required
Click the link to RSVP: http://passporttoafrica.eventbrite.com/
Saturday, May 23 2009
Museum Tour
In collaboration with African Diaspora for Change
1PM
National Museum of African Art
950 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20560
Sunday, May 24 2009
4th Annual Ultra White Party
Presented by IDOA Entertainement, BCBG Productions & Genesis
LOVE
1350 Okie St NE, DC
THE BIGGEST AFRO-INTERNATIONAL PARTY
$20 BEFORE 11PM - purchase advance tickets:
Doors open promptly at 10PM
Dress Code Requirements:
ALL WHITE
More info: www.ultrawhiteparty.com
VISIT OUR WEB SITE
Log on to our web site, www.AD4change.org for more information about African Diaspora for Change or join our Facebook page.
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