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Announcing The National Summit
on the
Transformative Capacity of Africa Diaspora
The Africa Union Diaspora Legacy Program
Alongside the US-Africa Summit
August 4 -5, 2014
With the Launching of the African Union Diaspora Post
Introspective. Insightful. Inspire
A Digital Online Magazine with Special Edition Print Copies
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Monday August, 4, 2014: 8:30am to 4:00pm Silver Spring Civic Building and One Veteran Plaza Downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland Africa Union Diaspora Legacy Projects: Plenary Session and Workshops
Luncheon Conversation on the US-Africa Summit
To participate in the Legacy Project Workshops, which include the Buffet Luncheon, reservation is required at $35 per person
Vital and Vibrant Africa Showcase Free to the Public
7:30pm to 1:30am Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bethesda, Maryland African Union Diaspora Legacy Banquet Gala, Music Concert and Awards All-Africa Magnificence To attend, reservation is required. $125 per person 
Engineering justice and equity through public service, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has been the Conscience of the Congress, shining light on the needs of the disenfranchised, championing Africa's development in the United States Congress, and upholding common core values that transcend race and place.
Affectionately called "Mr. Africa" in acknowledgment of his unwavering interest in all developments pertaining to Africa in the United States Congress, the late Congressman Donald Payne Sr. from New Jersey served for 24 years in the US Congress, becoming the Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights. The Congressional Black Caucus relied on Congressman Payne as the point man for Africa. His keen knowledge, convictions, ties and interest in putting Africa's agenda on the table are remarkable embodiment of Africa's Champion on the Hill.
Honoring Denise Rolark Barnes
Society is enriched by the pioneering individual who dares beyond the familiar to enlighten on what is missing.. Blending the virtues of media responsibility, civc values, and the gift of the heart, Mrs. Denise Rolark Barnes brings Africa and her heritage to the World through the untold story. She is the Publisher of the Washington Informer that serves the African American readership in the Washington Metropolitan Area and builds bridges across racial, social, economic and geographic barriers through informed understanding. Mrs. Rolark Barnes stands as an invaluable example of the power of possibility to improve communities through shared knowledge in our increasingly interconnected global society.
They served, they returned, but never left Africa. These are men and women of all races who maintain their connection to the Continent of Africa as former Peace Corps volunteers, which began in 1961 under President John F. Kennedy. Organized as Friends of the Country in which they served, they undertook ground-breaking developments in an adventure of opportunities to make a real difference in the communities while culturally immersed in the traditions. The non-partisan organizations foster friendship, goodwill and understanding between the people of the United States and Africa through the links in the countries they served. The associations, based of their response to needs, provide education, socioeconomic, cultural exchange services to the respective countries.
 Celebrating the Enduring Vision of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Ghana's first President, Statesman, and the foremost exponent of African unity and Pan-Africanism, the late Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah will be celebrated for the "The Conviction of Vision." The Pan-African movement inspired pre-independent leaders in Africa to collaboratively champion the cause of freedom and independence on the Continent and continues to inspire today's generation to promote African unity for a stronger, self-reliant, peaceful and prosperous Africa. Among many honors and conferences to study his ideas and influence on world stage, Dr. Nkrumah was voted Africa's Man of the Millennium by BBC listeners in Africa in 1999. The United Nations awarded him a posthumous gold medal during a Committee session in 1978.
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Tuesday August 5, 2014:
7:00am - 9:00 am
Keeping it Alive: Solidarity with Nigerian Government
and African Union Efforts
Run 2 Rescue to Bring Back Our Girls
11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Interfaith Prayer Lunch
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The Southern African Community (SADC Region) Representatives at the March 29, 2014 Africa Union Diaspora Project Forum
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6:00pm to 9:00pm
Africa Diaspora Partnership and Collaboration Roundtable
For AU Diaspora Legacy Project Workshop and Gala attendees.
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African Union: English French Arabic
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 "Africa is here. Africa is rising. Africa is happening, and no one will stop us because we have what it takes to make it work. By hosting the summit, Zuma said, the leaders had asserted their "shared descendency; our shared vision; our shared history; our shared experience, and our shared commitment to overcome the challenges faced by our people on the African continent. Whilst this project must inspire us, its outcomes are a clear demonstration that even though we are situated in different parts of the world, nothing must prevent us from working towards a common goal - that of creating a better life for the people of Africa and the diaspora."
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa. May 25, 2012
August Action alongside US-Africa Summit |
The Best of Teams Working with
to give you an authentic African Renaissance Nite at the African Union Diaspora Legacy Gala and Awards.  .The Cuisine from Motherland. Learn more on how African ethnic food is influencing global taste Click on:
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The Intergovernmental Regions of the African Union
Go to West African Inter-governmental Region: ECOWAS
Slide Presentation. ECOWAS - Harnessing Diaspora Initiatives for Subregional Development:
Press: 2nd ECOWAS Diaspora Conference: Click
3rd ECOWAS Diaspora Conference scheduled in July 2014 ECOWAS Citizens: Free Movement of People and Goods on the Agenda
Go to Southern Africa Inter-governmental Region: SADC
Go to Central Africa Inter-govermental Region: CEMAC
Go to East Africa Inter-governmental Region: EAC
Go to North Africa Inter-governmental Region: Maghreb
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Dr. Dlamini Nkosazana-Zuma
Chair of the African Union Commission
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In 2012, in South Africa, the African Union adopted what is known as the African Union Diaspora Legacy Projects.
President Mohamed Ould Aziz of Mauritania, Current Chairman of the African Union
The Five Africa Union Diaspora Projects provide opportunities for the Africa Diaspora to be engaged and acknowledged as a vital sector in Africa's self-reliant growth.
On the occasion of the historic US-Africa Summit on August 5-6, 2014, the African Union, through its Citizen and Diaspora Organizations department, requested a program with the Diaspora alongside the US-Africa Summit.
The mutual working relationship between the African governments and the Diaspora will facilitate the ability to identify, prioritize, and utilize available skills and resources from the Diaspora in building a prosperous and peaceful Africa. The Projects are:
 African Diaspora Skills Database Africa Diaspora Development Market for African Development African Institute for Remittances African Diaspora Investment Fund African Diaspora Volunteer Corps
To get more details on each Project and to register for the African Union Diaspora Legacy Project Plenary Session and Workshop on August 4, 2014, from 8:30am to 3:30pm: Click on: GET DETAILS
The August 4th Program is informed by Organizing and Feed-back, African Union Diaspora Task Team 2011-2012 programs, Community-Based Participatory Research and partnership with Africa Diaspora Sixth Region groups.
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Monday August 4: 10am-4:00pm
Vital and Vibrant Africa: A Showcase
Africa's diverse and unique resources, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, showcase Africa of socioeconomic opportunities, touristic destinations, educational excellence, civilizations, cultural enrichment, and global partnerships.
In this enlightening and innovative exposition, you will interact and learn from each national exhibition the vibrancy and vitality of Africa in the global society and the resilience her people.
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The African Union Diaspora Legacy Banquet Gala, Music Concert and Awards
Monday August 4, 2014: 7:30pm.
Theme: The Essence of Empowerment For more information on the thrilling features and reservation in this authentic and enthralling Gala Banquet with Africa on the Runway, Musical Performance by African Talents, Youth Presentation: READ More
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 | Watch the Stunning Performance: Africa My Pride
By Botlhale, Winner of South Africa's Got Talent |
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 | | The Africa the Media does not talk about |
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Stay tuned for the Power of Africa Diaspora and join the conversation.
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