2/17/07
We returned to this event after dinner. Mel videotaped, listened and learned. She followed the work of Malik Rahim on Democracy Now and here he was in person and in context. Collective good was in the room.
Common Ground Relief seeks to honor community leaders who have worked vigorously and diligently to rebuild the culture and community of New Orleans. Join us to pay homage to these local heroes at the Solidarity Awards dinner at 7 pm on February 17 at St. Mary of the Angels School., 2225 Congress Street (near N Galvez), in the Upper 9th Ward, New Orleans.
There will be a special screening of the music video “Cry for New Orleans”. The touching and heart stirring song is recorded by Cyril Neville and his wife Gaynielle, and written by Reverend Goat Carson and Jude Johnstone. Award Winning Filmmaker, David Floeter, has produced the music video.
All of the recipients have labored diligently to help restore New Orleans.
