Darfur, Sudan. An Awakening Of America’s Conscience And An Urgent Plea For Help

They Poured Fire Upon Us From The Sky is the gripping personal account by several victims of the ongoing genocide in Sudan. Alephonsion Deng, as a seven year old, fled his burning village carrying only a torn blanket. For most of his life he was homeless and near death from dehydration, disease and starvation. And he endured the always present threat of violence from government troops and other marauders.

Deng, now a 23 year old college student in San Diego, is speaking out and informing the American public of his experiences to help awaken the American public to the problem and in the hope of generating support for increased American involvement in their solution.

Heartfelt praise and Katherine Graham and Joseph Laitin Heritage commendations are given to:

Alephonsion Deng - for his dedication to saving lives of the unfortunate victims of Darfur;

Kevin Cody (editor and publisher of The Easy Reader, a local newspaper circulated in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance, California),

Cynthia Dizikes (news editor of The Easy Reader) and

Colin Holtzinger (president of Mira Costa High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance) -

for their concern and their very worthwhile efforts to bring the horrible story to the attention of students and the general public in Southern California.

Thanks is also given to The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post for their listings of They Poured Fire Upon Us From The Sky.