Birthday Thoughts—August 9: It feels nothing short of a heartwarming miracle that this “kid from Long Island,” who first discovered The 5th Dimension while watching their debut network TV special in 1970—and fell in love not only with their music and performance style but also with the way its stars carried themselves—would one day have my own media career influenced by them, plus become The Original 5th Dimension’s trusted biographer. Over the years, Marilyn & Billy, Florence, and LaMonte have become dear personal friends, with whom I’ve shared countless projects, creative collaborations, their mentorship, and faith-based fellowship.
(Photo: Arno 5th Legacy Collection, all rights reserved)
On my birthday today, I’m especially grateful to share that in my role as Executive Director of the America to Africa Higher Education Foundation (AAHEF) for nearly four years, our stars and their management have generously supported our mission to assist brilliant Nigerian scholars in achieving their higher education dreams.
In that spirit, I’m featuring at the FOREVER 5th DIMENSION blog the celebrated “Untangled” trilogy by our gifted Nigerian Artist-in-Residence, Ephraim David Udoka—yes, the same gentleman who created 50 Years of Love for Marilyn & Billy’s anniversary celebration, and The World of LaMonte for LaMonte’s Black is Beautiful event. This work is now available in the U.S. market, with proceeds benefiting both AAHEF and Ephraim’s artistic career. Consider having this compelling Afrocentric trilogy in your home or workplace…
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🎨 Limited Edition Art Prints Now Available!
“Untangled” – A Celebrated Trilogy by Ephraim David Udoka
This stunning cross-cultural series honors the intricate beauty, pride, and grace involved in styling Black hair. Each image is printed on museum-grade watercolor paper, at a generous 14” x 20”, ideal for framing. The complete trilogy ships in a protective cylinder.
🖼️ Special Summer Offer: $540 (inclusive)
(Regular price: $600)
📦 To purchase:
– Pay at PayPal: VoiceActions@hotmail.com
– Or mail a check to:
America to Africa Higher Education Foundation, Inc.
1500 Chestnut Street, Suite 2, #2126
Philadelphia, PA 19102
This is a fundraising initiative: $200 of your purchase is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
👉 Learn more at: www.americatoafricahighereducation.com
In Gratitude,
Robert-Allan Arno
FOREVER 5TH DIMENSION 
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