We invite you, your friends, family, and neighbors to join us for Arm in Arm in Action, a spectacular hour of learning and entertainment on Saturday, July 17, starting at 12 noon CDT. Meet the people whose lives you have impacted with your support of AIAIA and rejoice to the music of South African singers and dancers, as well as top talent from the Twin Cities.

Here are just some of the people scheduled to appear in our 60-minute virtual gala.

INTERVIEWS (scheduled to appear)

Fr. Michael Lapsley, founded the Institute for the Healing of Memories after suffering devastating injuries from a mail bomb intended to halt his work for justice during apartheid
Zethu Xapile, healthcare leader overseeing COVID response in Gugulethu and other townships
Madlomo Nikisi, a recipient of AIAIA’s food parcels in Malungeni
Mongezi Maqokolo, speaking on the cultural challenges of men receiving food support
Thandeka Mandikizela, Malungeni elder welcoming all on behalf of the township
Marlene LeRoux, Creative Director of Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre, and prominent activist
Dr. Spiwo Xapile, AIAIA Board member and key organizer of our ‘on the ground’ operations in Soutth Africa
Youth Delegates who have visited South Africa as part of AIAIA’s annual delegations

ENTERTAINMENT (scheduled to appear)

The children of Itipini, who are living at the Touching Acts Boarding home, in a safe, nurturing environment with access to quality education
Ashley Dubose, Twin Cities singer and former participant on NBC’s The Voice, accompanied by dance artist, Alanna Morris
T Mychael Rambo, AIAIA Board member and performer extraordinaire
Brittany Delaney, spoken word artist performing a bespoke piece for the show
Enzo La Hoz, St. Joan of Arc youth member reciting Amada Gorman’s The Hill We Climb

Arm in Arm in Action is designed to inform, stimulate, and entertain our audience. We have prepared a discussion guide that you can download upon registering to watch our program. Registration is open on the event website: https://aiaia2021.funraise.org/ No donation is required to register or watch. When you register, we’ll send you a printable discussion guide to help those interested in discussing justice themes raised in our show. Please register today and ask your friends and family to register, as well.

Arm in Arm in Action will livestream on You Tube, Facebook, and aiaia.org. Links we’ll be provided to all registrants. We’ll see you then!

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Send Checks To: Arm In Arm In Africa, 7750 Vincent Drive, Victoria, MN 55386

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