Professor Al Mariam held a successful public meeting today on the topic of "Ande Hizb! Ande Hager". Several Ethiopians from Los Angeles and surrounding areas attended the meeting.
A prayer and candle light vigil held in Los Angeles
A prayer and candle light vigil was held yesterday January 17th 2009 in Los Angeles at Inglewood Great Western Forum during the Ethiopian Timket celebration organized by Virgin Mary Ethiopian Orthodox church. The prayer and the candle light vigil were held to pray for Judge Birtukan Midekesa, Artist Teddy Afro, and also for peace and freedom in Ethiopia. More
To raise public awareness of the political, economic, and social problems and prospects in Ethiopia;
To cooperate with likeminded groups and organizations to promote development of democracy, free market, national unity built on recognition of diversity, and equality of all citizens in Ethiopia;
To raise funds from individuals, organizations, and philanthropic organizations to promote the cause of democracy and a free market economy in Ethiopia;
To organize symposia, workshops, and conferences and promote social and cultural activities that would promote the common historical and cultural heritage of all people of Ethiopian descent;
To provide social and educational services to Ethiopians in the state of California to promote their absorption into mainstream America; to engage in any other activity permitted by law in furtherance of the objectives enumerated above.
Pictures from Candle Light Vigil in LA on March 7, 2009
Pictures from the Prayer and Candle Light Vigil on Jan. 17, 2009
