Author Rebecca Haile to appear at Los Angeles Ethiopian Millennium Celebrations
In this first hand account of a woman’s journey back to her homeland, Rebecca Haile’s Held at a Distance: My Rediscovery of Ethiopia gives readers a powerful and unique glimpse into a fascinating African country. Haile was born in Ethiopia in 1965 and lived there until she was eleven years old. When the Emperor was deposed by a military coup, Haile’s father, a leading academic in Addis Ababa, was shot while “resisting arrest.” Barely surviving, he escaped with his family and settled in central Minnesota where they struggled with the cultural and financial strain of their drastically changed circumstances.
Haile grew up in America harboring her precious childhood memories, but in time saw herself as more American than Ethiopian. She attended Williams College and went on to graduate from Harvard Law School. In 2001, she was the first member of her family to return to Ethiopia. Her trip profiles key family members who are still living in the country, and she writes movingly about Ethiopia’s recent past and its ancient history.
Few books have dealt with the millions of Ethiopians affected by war and strife in their country. Rebecca Haile’s book brings into focus the challenges and consequences of three decades of political upheaval in Ethiopia. She offers a clear-eyed analysis of the country today, and her keen observations and personal experiences will resonate with readers.
The Mesgana Dancers from Ethiopia to appear during the Millennium Program
Come see what audiences are raving about during the Los Angeles Millennium Celebration weekend September 15th and 16th
The Mesgana Dancers are returning for their second USA tour presented by Children of Ethiopia Education Fund (COEEF) and Ethiopia Reads. This year’s tour has been expanded to include many more cities and venues so more people can see these wonderful girls perform their stunning display of Ethiopian cultural dance and song! Many new dances have been added this year and we know that you will be dazzled by the talents of these young ladies! Their tour this year has included stops in Washington, DC, Columbia, MD, Evanston (Chicago), IL, Atlanta, New York City, West Orange, NJ, Denver & Boulder, CO, Salt Lake City, Murray, & St. George, UT, San Jose, Palo Alto, Ontario/Upland, and Los Angeles (San Fernando), CA.
The Mesgana Dancers are 11 girls, age 7-13, and are sponsored students in the COEEF program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
We invite all Ethiopians and Friends of Ethiopia to join us in the Millennium Summer Night Jam, and let's build the momentum to the "ETHIOPIAN MILLENNIUM" celebration in the City of Los Angeles.
Saturday Aug 4, 2007
5870 West Olympic Blvd
(west side Jewish community center)
7pm until 1am
Invite you to Join Us for an Afternoon Reception with a Great Supporter of the Ethiopian Community in Los Angeles Majority Leader Karen Bass.
Date: Tuesday June 26, 2007
Place: Rosalind's Ethiopian Restaurant Special Guest: Lt. Governor John Garamendi
1044 S. Fairfax Avenue in Little Ethiopia
6pm-9pm
We invite all Ethiopians and Friends of Ethiopia to join us in our first kick of party to make history by celebrating this once in a life time opportunity "ETHIOPIAN MILLENNIUM" in the City of Los Angeles.
Saturday April 28, 2007
1061 S. Fairfax Ave in Little Ethiopia
6:30pm until 1:30am
Please be on time.
Posted: Feb 27, 2007
Ethiopian Millennium to be Celebrated by Ethiopians in Los Angeles September 14 - 16, 2007
Ethiopians all over the world will celebrate our own millennium in
September 2007. To date, Millennium events are planned in grand fashion in
Washington DC, London and Australia.
The Ethiopian Millennium Coordinating Committee of Los Angeles was established by interested individuals to have a millennium celebration for all Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia in the West Coast.
The Coordinating Committee has held regular meetings to lay the ground work for this event to take place in Los Angeles around the first weekend in September. Our vision is to make the Los Angeles Millennium event a regional event in which Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia from California, State of Washington, Oregon, Nevada etc join us for a three day event that will include symposium, art, music, cultural fashion show, youth program and poetry reading to celebrate Ethiopia’s uniqueness. Our objectives include introducing Ethiopia's diverse
culture to others and to recognize remarkable Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia who have made contributions to the betterment of Ethiopia and its people.
The Los Angeles Coordinating Committee held its first public meeting on Sunday, February 18, 2007 to announce its plans to invited community members. The Coordinating Committee is in the process of putting together a Millennium Celebration Committee (MCC) that will include Ethiopians from all walks of lives. We would like to invite interested individuals, businesses, non profit organizations and all faith based establishments to join us for this once in a life time event. We believe this will give our community an opportunity to introduce the rich history of Ethiopia to other communities and be part of the legacy that the coming generation will be proud of.
A SPECIAL THANKS
Posted: May 4, 2007
To Millennium Band, for their appearance at the Fund Raiser party held on April 28.
Coincedentally named Millennium Band, their soulful performance was a very appropriate kick off to the Los Angeles Millennium Celebration preparations.
We sincerely ask the community to join us in thankinng all the memebers of the band.
Ethiopian Millennium Celebration Committee of Los Angeles, CA 11111 West Jefferson Blvd. • P.O. Box 3465 • Culver City, CA 90231
www.EthioY2KLA.com
• Info@EthioY2KLA.com
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In this first hand account of a woman’s journey back to her homeland, Rebecca Haile’s Held at a Distance: My Rediscovery of Ethiopia gives readers a powerful and unique glimpse into a fascinating African country. Haile was born in Ethiopia in 1965 and lived there until she was eleven years old. When the Emperor was deposed by a military coup, Haile’s father, a leading academic in Addis Ababa, was shot while “resisting arrest.” Barely surviving, he escaped with his family and settled in central Minnesota where they struggled with the cultural and financial strain of their drastically changed circumstances.
The Mesgana Dancers are returning for their second USA tour presented by Children of Ethiopia Education Fund (COEEF) and Ethiopia Reads. This year’s tour has been expanded to include many more cities and venues so more people can see these wonderful girls perform their stunning display of Ethiopian cultural dance and song! Many new dances have been added this year and we know that you will be dazzled by the talents of these young ladies! Their tour this year has included stops in Washington, DC, Columbia, MD, Evanston (Chicago), IL, Atlanta, New York City, West Orange, NJ, Denver & Boulder, CO, Salt Lake City, Murray, & St. George, UT, San Jose, Palo Alto, Ontario/Upland, and Los Angeles (San Fernando), CA. 
Posted: Apr 25, 2007 