29765: Ives (announce): January 7 Haitian Community Meeting with So An in Brooklyn (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: K M Ives <kives@toast.net>

On Sunday, January 7, 2006 at 5 p.m., singer, activist and former political 
prisoner Annette "So An" Auguste will dialogue with the Haitian community at 
St. Catherine's Church, at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Albany Avenue in 
Brooklyn.

Guitarist Wilfrid "Tido" Lavaud, So An's long-time companion and collaborator 
who recently ran for mayor of Delmas, will also participate in the program.

The evening is being held in the framework of the commemoration of January 1, 
1804 when Jean-Jacques Dessalines proclaimed Haiti's independence. Berthony 
Dupont, who recently wrote a book about the true history of Haiti's founder, 
will make a presentation about the significance of January 1.

A representative of the organization KAKOLA will also present their analysis of 
Haiti's complicated political situation.

Several artists will make cultural presentations such as dance, poetry and 
music.

All are welcome. Admission is free.

The groups that endorse this event so far are: the Lavalas Family, Haiti 
Support Network and KAKOLA.

For more information, call:

Fanmi Lavalas, 718-469-2078
Haiti Support Network, 646-352-1705
KAKOLA, 917-251-6057