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Kimmie Weeks is coming to Crescent!

Kimmie Weeks' communications agent just sent me his speaking contract for our chosen date of, February 24th, 2011. This is great news that all our hard work has finally paid off through all the ups and downs of this grueling prcoess. We are now figuring out the final financial and accomadations aspects for his arrival. We are hoping that his inspirational story and speaking skills will have a strong impact on the Crescent student body.

The Official Website of Southern Sudan's Government

http://www.goss.org/

Emmanuel Jal

Here is a link to a video of an ex-child soldier from Sudan. Emmanuel Jal was drafted to be a soldier when he was only seven years old; his gun was most likely bigger than he was. At the beginning of this video he recites a poem that briefly sums up his troubled childhood. After, he performs a song called "Emma" which is about the woman that rescued him and what he would be without her. Jal is now a spokesperson for world peace and child soldiers and is very well known. For example, he performed at Nelson Mandela's birthday celebration, which is a major indication of his popularity. Enjoy the song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7vdyT5TH0g&feature=related