3 Generations of Black History Come Together Featuring a Civil Rights Activist, a Peace Activist, and a Ugandan Dance Troupe

The Stories of the Diaspora: Unlocking and Empowering Our Youth

Featuring

Minnijean Brown-Trickey (Civil Rights Activist/Speaker)

Emmanuel Jal (Human Rights Activist/Performing Artist)

Suubi Fusion Troupe (NIDO Students/Performing Arts Group)

This NIDO Black History Month Event Program will include performances from Ugandan Youth Suubi Fusion Troupe and Sudanese Political Activist/Artist Emmanuel Jal to celebrate African tradition and evolving global culture. From the perspectives of our keynote speakers, Minnijean Brown-Trickey & Emmanuel Jal we'll reflect upon historical global events which deprived youth of their basic human rights and ultimately led to their redemptive journeys. NIDO Black History Month Event is a NIDO fundraising event that seeks to raise funds and awareness about the foundations of our global initiatives; the 4E's which include Education, Environment, Equality and Economy.

Minnijean Brown-Trickey will talk about her involvement in the desegregation of an all white school in Little Rock, Arkansas during the Civil Rights Era and importance of Equity in Education.

Emmanuel Jal will speak on the lasting impact of being a Sudanese child soldier in the 1980s. He'll also share reflections on his personal journey to reclaim his freedom and power.

NEXIM International Development Organization (NIDO) is a charity based out of Toronto, ON, that focuses on the 4 Es of Education, Environment, Gender Equality and Economic Sustainability in East Africa. Founded by former Ugandan citizen Henry Lukenge, NIDO builds both primary and secondary schools in East Africa that offer free education to the children of conservation officers who pledge to avoid corruption and prevent the poaching of endangered animals in East Africa. In addition, NIDO offers small business grants, education grants, sports grants, and sustainable energy solutions for the region. NIDO also supports local initiatives and community work focusing on financial literacy and job skills for marginalized people in Canada, including at-risk youth, newcomers to Canada, women, single parents, First Nation, Inuit, and Métis.