I would like to introduce my readers to an old friend that I have had the good fortune to get reacquainted with recently. His name is Aaron Dworkin and he is the founder and president of the Sphynx Organization, a non-profit group that helps black and latino students find a place in the world of classical music through the funding of outreach and educational programs, scholarships and internships. I lost track of Aaron and have been out of touch with him for the past 10 years or so and I'm very pleased to find him again, and to see that he has followed through on his extraordinary promise.
"My Readers" of course refers to Ed Brayton, not me. I've never been a comedian. I'm not sure I've ever even been funny.
Aaron Dworkin did his graduate work at U Mich; all not for profits like Sphynx need more money; you don't have to give up your African heritage to play the cello
That name, Aaron Dworkin, must be one of power, because this Aaron Dworkin says, black young men need mentors; and builds teams.
Thanks for the link, Liz. Aaron is a wonderful guy and I'm thrilled to have him back in my life. Sphynx does a great deal of good and helps build bridges that need to be built.
Posted by: Ed Brayton | Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 02:27 PM