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LIBERIAN 163RD INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
By Chidinma Chima
HE Dan Aryekum (Ghanaian Ambassador) Mrs Barnes and HE Nathaniel Barnes (Liberian Ambassador)
Liberia is among the oldest independent African countries. Her 163rd Independence Anniversary was July 26, 2010 and was celebrated on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Chancery in Washington D.C. The occasion was graced by members of the diplomatic corps, many dignitaries, artisans and countrymen.
Nigerian acquires London Gatwick Airport
Adebayo Ogunlesi, 56, is the chairman and managing partner, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an independent investment fund based in New York City with worldwide stake in infrastructure assets, has been reported to be the new owner of the London Gatwick Airport.
The son of an 86-year old professor of medicine has presided over a great number of sweet deals that made him the envy of his peers abroad even if his forays into the brisk world multi-billion dollars deals are barely talked about in his home country.
Temple University Organization of African Students
7th Annual Mr. and Miss Africa Pageant
2009 Miss and Mr. Temple Africa Hilda Nkansah and Eniola Eboda
The 7th Annual Mr. and Miss Africa Pageant, The Road to Glory: The African Hero, was held on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Celebration of the Beauty and Excellence of African culture while delving into African Heroism: using history, art, music, theater, clothing and other trends all while paying respect to Africa’s traditions.
This year’s pageant allowed guests to follow the eight contestants on their journey to heroism. These contestants not only competed to become the next Royal Court of OAS, but also to be the next Hero’s of African people in the Diaspora.
HOWEVER, Before being granted these super-powers, the contestants must understand the challenges African heroes like Nelson Mandela, Kwame Nkrumah, and Jomo Kenyatta faced prior to their success and notoriety. Mandela was imprisoned for his political stance, Nkrumah faced political challenges and exile, and Kenyetta also was imprisoned for his beliefs. These prestigious figures are now heroes because of the adversity they overcame during their Road to Glory.
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Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress
15th Annual Recognition Luncheon
Back row: Edwin Roman, Romona Riscoe Benson, John Kroll, Keeya Braxton-Davis, Nancy Campbell, Steven Collins, William Wilson, Julie Coker, Napolean Garcia, Ahmeenah Young, Nelson Diaz & Chuck Gamble Middle row: Grace Kong, Brad Baldia, Bruce Ccrawley, Nancy Faustino, Toni Crawford-Major, Tanya Hall, Greg Deshields, Varsovia Fernandez, Patricia Wilson Aden Front row: Cheryl Mcclenney-Brooker
The Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress held its 15th Annual Recognition Luncheon on October 29, 2009. The luncheon celebrates the diversity of leaders in the Philadelphia business community. Awards were given to the following persons:
Cheryl McClenney-Brooker - Share the Heritage Award
Yarsovia Fernandez - Community Impact Award
John Kroll - Industry Appreciation Award
Willie F. Johnson - Pioneer Award
Edward G. Rendell - Outstanding Recognition Award
The Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC) was founded in 1987 as a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau to help attract more multicultural visitors to the city. MAC continues to work to increase Philadelphia's share of the multicultural meetings and tourism markets.
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Our Grand Opening Celebration
October 3, 2009
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Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, speaking on "The Church in Africa", at the celebration in honor of Black History Month at St Cyprian Church, 525 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia.
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