African Caribbean community pulls together to aid Haiti quake victims

Feb 10 2010 by Alison Dayani, Birmingham Mail

BIRMINGHAM’S African Caribbean community is joining forces to help the quake victims of Haiti face the difficult months ahead.

A dinner and concert at St George’s Community Hub in Great Hampton Row, Newtown, on Saturday

A film on the devastation of the island will be shown at the start of the evening.

There will be a licensed bar and full hot Caribbean buffet.

The Sylvester Brothers and singer Kesia will provide live music, along with dance groups. Birmingham-born musician Apache Indian has also pledged support. Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood is backing the event by offering a meal for two in the Houses of Parliament as a raffle prize.

Meanwhile, the Council of Black-Led Churches, which held a prayer vigil for the victims, is planning to hold a Birmingham Response concert in April at Symphony Hall. For details and tickets for the St George’s concert contact Suki on 0121 236 9177 or email sukidb@hotmail.com