[Imc-events] Nigerian fundraiser @ IMC

[sarah elzbieta kanouse]

Fundraiser for the new Nigerian Independent Media Center
Friday, December 7, 2001 at 8 pm
Performances by Amira Davis and Jason Finkleman
Screening of "Delta Force"

As part of an ongoing effort to support the establishment of an
Independent Media Center in Nigeria, the Urbana-Champaign Independent
Media Center will host a fundraiser featuring poetry and music performance
by Amira Davis and Jason Finkleman and a viewing and discussion of the
documentary "Delta Force."  The film deals with the struggle against Shell
Oil's exploitation fo the Niger River Delta area in Nigeria and the
repression of the Ogoni People who live there.  Footage includes
interviews with Ken Saro-Wiwa, renowned author and activist who was
executed with other Ogoni activists by the Nigerian government.  All
proceeds will be sent to independent journalists in Nigeria.  The UCIMC is
located at 218 West Main Street in downtown Urbana.  For more information,
call 344-4662.