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Download This Song Featuring the gallery of the Historic 33mile Walk for Empowerment from Farnsworth Park in Altadena, CA to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA on August 20th, 2014.

#Feed50K The Famine No One Is Talking About     On July 9, 2011, South Sudan officially gained its independence from Sudan. The young nation’s brief history has been a tumultuous one. Since December of 2013, South Sudan has been embroiled in a bitter civil war between the Dinka and Nuer ethnic groups. Thousands have already perished, and the violence persists despite an official cease-fire.     In addition to loss of life, approximately 1.1 million South Sudanese have been forced to flee from their homes to refugee camps, such as those in the Gambella region of western Ethiopia. These refugees have also been cut off from food and other vital resources. Livestock has been lost, and farmers have been unable to plant and harvest crops due to the ongoing fighting. In fact, The United Nations considers South Sudan’s current situation the “worst in the world” when it comes to food. By the end of the year, it is estimated that 235,000 child refugees coul...

  Read   //  Download Our 1st Issue with over 100 pages! Bringing It Together movement targets world audience. The Historic 33mile Walk for Empowerment (Mountains to the Beach)

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Mistah Wilson:   Thanks for coming through for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock. We are truly honored to have you. How have you been, Brooke? Brooke Jean: Thank you for having me I love the support you provide and inspiration you provide to the community. I am well blessed and excited for this continuous journey of self expression and connection with humanity. Mistah Wilson:   Before we go any further, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Brooke Jean:   I am an individual who tells stories in poetic form. A writer, poet and spoken word artist. I was born and raised in Los Angeles County and writing has always been my self therapy and meditation. I did not foresee me choosing this career path back in high school but God works in mysterious ways. Positive vibes and good energy are the basis of my performances and my stories are meant to inspire from my learned life lessons.  Mistah Wilson:   We first recognized you as the winner for the MyRis...

The last week of June 2014, Sudanese refugee Manyang Reath Kher visited Pasadena to spread awareness of his cause. He did interviews, spoke, and even donated a few gifts for some of the youth at Hathaway-Sycamores Transitional Living Program. Manyang was embraced at Pasadena City Hall and and has made a lasting impression on foster youth and local artists in the community. It's when people hear his story. The part where all odds are against him. He gets bitten by a King Cobra snake. No hospitals nearby. Gets electrocuted. Survives. And makes it. What he has to say has become highly valued to ears young & old. For those who may not know, Manyang Reath Kher was brought to Pasadena by local artist Bing Bing in attempt to spread awareness of the cause of the Sudanese people.   The two individuals were connected by way of J. Allison , a PR and marketing agent in the Southeastern United States. Initially, the plan was for Mistah Wilson to produce an article ...

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