I’m really moved by the artist Emmanuel Jal, a Sudanese war child, now with a global name and helping his people. I promise where this guy came from should inspire us all. As Sudan gets closer to a referendum vote this January, it is going to being trying times for these people who have seen decades of relentless war.
On his website he says, ”The more we sweat in peace the less we bleed in war” ~ Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit: www.we-want-peace.com Let’s keep this going all the way…tell your friends, DJs and local press…share, tweet, scream and shout we must do everything we can to prevent more pain, in Sudan, and the world.
I’m sharing and screaming, the more people who are aware of this global hot spot the more of chance we have to keep peace for these people. I’ve personally seen enough of the effects of war in my life. I continue to be moved by people like Emmanuel and people like Sister Gloria White Hammond and Sara Rial of My Sister’s Keeperwww.mskeeper.org . You’ll recall MSKeeper as the organization we helped to build the Kunyuk School For Girls in Akon, Sudan. They have and continue to work relentlessly to educate and empower the women of the country whom we all believe will be the coming peace makers. It’s no doubt a continue battle of will.
I recently read in a Bob Lefsetz blog:
Somehow our country has been turned topsy-turvy. A patriot is one who asks no questions, always beams sunnily and says “my country, love it or leave it.” But a true patriot is one who questions the status quo, who agitates for something better.
And I responded to him:
Bob,
Loved your thoughts on patriotism. Does seem like we are becoming a country mired in our own self preservation, when the reality is the only thing that divides us these days is what we choose to believe and the depth of our faith that sustains what we choose to believe.
I was really inspired by this video that my friend Greg Scholl just sent me. I think you’ll dig it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1ZEJWVSiEI
Emmanuel Jal, a rapper who is a Sudanese war child turned activist. Cool fellow. I love the idea of education as a preference to war. I love the idea of Peace on Earth, good will towards all men.
Love Everybody,
bk
