In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Malidoma Patrice Some, PhD.will be speaking and giving a presentation at the El Portal Community Hall on Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00 p.m.
NPS: “The public is invited to join Malidoma to learn about the ancient wisdom and practices of the Dagara Tribe from West Central Africa, and to hear the music of a Master Drummer. Malidoma Patrice Some, Ph.D., will speak in honor of Black History Month. As a representative of his village in Burkina Faso, West Africa, and an initiated Elder, Malidoma Patrice Some has come to the west to share the ancient wisdom and practices which have supported his people for thousands of years. Malidoma holds three Master’s degrees and two PhD%u2019s from the Sorbonne and Brandeis University. He has also taught at the University of Michigan.
Park Ranger Shelton Johnson, of Yosemite National Park%u2019s Equal Opportunity Committee said today: ‘Dr. Some’s life is the embodiment of a spiritual homecoming to that ancient world within which he is now an Elder. I’m thrilled that he will be coming to Yosemite National Park to speak.’
Presentation will occur at the El Portal Community Hall on Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a light meal of soup and bread, refreshments and baked goods provided by the Greater Good Project. Dr. Some lectures and gives workshops throughout the U.S., Europe, and Africa.”
For more information contact Park Ranger Shelton Johnson at (209) 372-0645.