'Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drum', Part 2

'Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drum' was the message of a concert and cultural event held at the United Nations Wednesday, 25th March '09.

International artists and performers, including drummers and dancers from Cameroon, Gilberto Gil, Sarah Jones, Carl Lewis and Whoopi Goldberg performed before an audience of over 2,000 in the United Nations General Assembly Hall.

Click on the following link for more detailed information from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E39fCHDkztA

This extraordinary event was held as a result of a United Nations General Assembly Resolution in order to educate future generations about the perils of slave trade, racism and prejudice.

The event was deeply moving, heart-wrenching yet a celebration of the victory of human aspiration and intention.

Being backstage with my friends, Carl Lewis and his Mom, Evelyn, and the other performers was fascinating.

We felt an incredible warmth of family feeling among the performers who represented many of the 192 Member States in the United Nations.

A full day, a heart-warming day, an historic day.
Rijuta Tooker
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