Press Release - Come Out and Support

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: NENELWA TOMI MARCH 16, 2010 NENELWA.TOMI@GMAIL.COM / 413-512-0745 Goucher College Presents “A Glimpse of Africa” on Saturday, April 17, 2010 Cultural Exhibition Will Raise Funds for Local Charities BALTIMORE -- Goucher College’s Programming Board is hosting “A Glimpse of Africa,” a cultural exhibition and fundraising event, on Saturday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum. This event is open to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets may be purchased for $3 at the door the night of the event. For more information, contact Nenelwa Tomi at 413-512-0745 or nenelwa.tomi@gmail.com. “A Glimpse of Africa” will feature vendors and performances by The Nu-World Art Ensemble, a community-based theater and dance ensemble that addresses important issues affecting youth; E the Poet Emcee, a spoken-word/hip-hop performer and social-change advocate; the Rhythm Step Team from Towson University; Nsomniak, a local musical duo that blends African sounds with contemporary hip-hop; and others. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Ivorian Hope Charities Inc., a Maryland nonprofit that provides humanitarian assistance, economic relief, and educational opportunities to help rebuild the Ivory Coast; and to the Community Organized Response (COR) Mental and Physical Fitness program, a Baltimore-based community organization that promotes health and exercise among young people worldwide. This event is sponsored in part by Goucher College’s Programming Board and the Social Justice Committee.