Child soldier turned Blacktown lawyer, Deng Adut, speaks live at the BLACK forum, Mount Druitt .

“To appreciate the value of freedom one must first be denied it. To know real fear gives special meaning and yearning to being free of fear.”

A MUST WATCH is child soldier turned Blacktown lawyer, Deng Adut‘s full 2016 Australia Day address.

We are incredibly privileged to welcome Deng as he speaks live at the BLACK forum, at Mount Druitt Hub this weekend, October 22nd & 23rd 2016.

BLACK (Bold Leadership Awareness Culture Knowledge) is all about raising awareness of Australia’s rich South Sea Islander culture and history, and is open to all community members aged 17-30.

BLACK will feature talks, rap, performances and connection time.

We welcome all REGISTRATIONS for this empowering event.