Historical November–December 2007 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Gitana Productions, in partnership with the American Friends Service Committee will host “Voices from Darfur: Personal Stories of a Genocide” on Tuesday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Louis Room of the St. Louis University Busch Student Center, located at 20 N. Grand Blvd.
A national speaking tour, it has been organized by Save Darfur in Washington, D.C. “Voices from Darfur” will feature Daoud Hari, a Dafuri refugee, and other survivors who will discuss their experiences.
The program also will include a short documentary film on the Darfur crisis.
A local component of the program will be a brief discussion of “Life Over Debt Relief in Africa,” presented by Lori Reed, International Programs Coordinator for the St. Louis American Friends Service Committee.
This event is intended to educate the public about the harsh realities of life in Darfur and to empower people to take action to help stop the genocide and support debt relief in Africa. Ngoma, a local group of musicians and poets who interpret rhythms of the African diaspora, will perform at the event.
A typical meal served in the refugee camps will be shared with participants.
This program is not recommended for children under 13.
The symposium is the first of several events hosted by Gitana to bring attention to the plight of Darfur, Sudan.
In May, 2008, St. Louis playwright Patton Chiles will present “Complacency of Silence: Darfur,” an original theatre performance created and produced by Gitana Productions.
The play uses the words of real people and documented stories for authenticity. Nine performances will be presented at the St. Louis University Theatre from May 23 through June 8, 2008.
The play is the 10th in a series of annual “”Faces of Love” cultural events brought to St. Louis by Gitana Productions. Gitana Productions, Inc. is a not-for-profit arts and education organization dedicated to increasing cross-cultural awareness and collaboration by bringing international music, dance and drama to the St. Louis community.
It conducts extensive outreach at the community level, developing educational programs which enhance multicultural understanding. For more information, call Gitana Productions at 314-721-6556 and visit www.gitana-inc.org.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2007.
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