Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice 202 Harvard SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-268-9557   Updated: 1 February 2010 Newsletter February 2010
February 2010 Newsletter Contents War Child Membership Application	People before Profit presents the film, War Child Thursday, February 18, 7pm at the Peace Center This shocking and ultimately inspiring documentary chronicles the amazing journey of Emmanuel Jal from a ruthless child soldier to an acclaimed international hip-hop artist delivering a message of peace. Kidnapped at seven years old and forced to fight in Sudan's brutal civil war, Jal tells this frightening yet redemptive tale in his own words with his vibrant music providing the soundtrack. Using surprising archival footage of Jal's days in the rebel camp, his current world travels as a performer and activist, and his emotional return home to Sudan after 15 years away, this film communicates both Jal's pain and his overriding hope for himself, for his country, and for Africa. Please see February special events calendar.
February is African American History Month. "Let no man pull you low enough to hate him." Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.. www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Martin_Luther_King_Jr. Please send calendar items, comments, and questions concerning this Web document to Web@abqPeaceAndJustice.org .