Director of UPstander Internaional, Omekongo Dibinga, is set to perform at Disney Concert Hall this Saturday, June 23, in a fundraiser for Jewish World Watch. The event is being organized by Kindred Spirits, which produces annual world-class concert events, to raise significant financial contributions and awareness of select beneficiary organizations. This year they have chosen Jewish World Watch as their fundraising designee. The event will also feature performances and appearances by Ed Asner, Denzel Whitaker, Ilan Davidson, Amick Byram, and Julie Silver.
Says Omekongo: "I am honored to participate in this event honoring Jewish World Watch. Jewish World Watch is a global leader in the fight to end genocide, particularly in countries like the Sudan and the Congo, where my family is from. Working together with others who choose to be upstanders and not bystanders in the face of societal injustice is my life's mission. This is going to be a great event for everyone to come out and enjoy!
Omekongo is is an award-winning artist who uses his skills as a speaker, poet, and musician to inspire positive change across the globe. His work has been televised in over 150 countries. He was selected by CNN as one of 5 people out of 750,000 to receive the first ever "iReport Spirit Award" for his video commentary. For more information, please visit www.upstanderinternational.com.
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