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*1st Annual Village Square Series By Masterweb News Desk Philos World, a youth-led division of Sons And Daughters Of Africa( SADA ) will be holding its 1st Annual Village Square Series on Saturday, October 24, 2009, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm at the Ethiopian Embassy, 3506 International Drive, NW. Washington D.C., U.S.A. The event is free and is open to the general public. Registration and reservation of seats can be made at http://www.philosworld.org/villagesquare/register.html The Village Square initiative aims at bringing together a group of leaders committed to implementing innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems while drawing strength from a diverse membership that represents a broad spectrum of ideological, cultural and geographical backgrounds. The event is scheduled to be declared open with prayer and the singing of the African Anthem( SADA Anthem ), God Bless Africa( www.africamasterweb.com/godblessaflyrics.html ) by gifted singer, Tolupe Olumide. Two keynote speakers Dr. Samuel Assefa, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary and Dr. Kofi Agyapong, President of SADA, are scheduled to deliver papers. Group discussions will include "Are men also victims of domestic violence & sexual abuse?", "How does poverty force Young women into sex slavery?", "Why are young people showing the most negative changes in health behavior?", and "Why are African youths losing their identity?'. Refreshments and dinner will be served. Confirmed participants for the event include: Adenike Akinsemolu, Founder of PHILOS, Student; Dr. Ikenna Okezie, Founder of HealthTank Inc.; Ms. Shanique Jones, Member of PHILOS Journalist; Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Member of MNIST & Bio-technologist; Ms. Maryam Atiku, Member of PHILOS, Student; Mr. Kouri Marshall, Chairman of YES; Ms. Yetunde Ibrahim, Secretary of DNPT; Dr. Paul Quinn, APSCUF Delegate & Theoretical Physicist; Mr. Hayden Craddolph, President Hayden Films; Mr. Ehijie Edoro, Member of PHILOS, Graduate Student and Mr. Okey Nwoke, Co-Founder, Making Noise. Event moderators are, Mr. Michael Henderson, Mr. Onabolu Victor and Mr. Olaoluwa Ibrahim. Adenike Akinsemolu can be reached at (215)519-8406 or press@philoworld.org for more information about the event. *Report by Nigeria / Africa Masterweb( aka Masterweb ) Nigeria Masterweb: www.nigeriamasterweb.com Africa Masterweb: www.africamasterweb.com