While at a tour stop in Aiken, South Carolina, Big Kenny spoke with the area’s South Aiken High School about the tragedy in Darfur, sharing his own experiences in the country and encouraging the 250 plus students and teachers in attendance to educate themselves and spread the message. The students were part of South Aiken High School’s STAND (Students Taking Action Now: Darfur) organization, a part of the Genocide Intervention Network, and had written numerous letters requesting Kenny speak to their school.

Kenny spoke about the genocide and abuse affecting the Sudanese people. He shared stories from his 2007 and 2009 visits, showed students his Akon, Sudan, documentary, answered questions from the audience and performed a selection of songs.

“It’s good to see so many high school students that give a whoot about people all over the world,” Kenny said in an interview with a local news station. “Around the world, in every language, music is the common denominator,” Kenny says. “Share the music, share the love. Get out there and throw around as much love as you can. Come bearing a light and shine it all around.”

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