Ms. Joe: Thank you for sharing.Where can we help how to bring the African Diaspora businesses to attend to benefit. It may be too late for this one, how about other upcoming programs you, the counties, agencies, community centers have.I did share the information to area community businesses and community leaders. even beyond.Congratulations as you have done your part.Good day.TamiruOn Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 10:21 AM, <MsJoe21St@aol.com> wrote:
African Community Cultural Chronicler
June 10 - Premiering Partnerships
Santa Dove with Traditional Caps
On June 10th, they would open with the American Anthem.
Keep the Environmental Safe and Clean with
African EduArts.
Credit Donated services: The animation is created by an African-owned small business:
Anye Forti Studio.
Culture is Multi-dimensional and Influences a Way of Life:
Social and Health Infrastructures; Networks and Networking;
Faith-based Initiatives; Economic Advancements; Civic Engagements and Approach to Life.
Dear Eve,
CAC"Prince George's County: New Beginnings for a Great County."African Community Public-Private Partnership of EssenceOn the occasion of the Premiere Public-Private Partnership of Essence with the Honorable Rushern Baker 111, Prince Gorge's County Executive , your presence and support will help in translating potentials to empowerment of the African community.For your participatory attendance, dinner Reservation and a Ball DJ Olivier.Please contact: 240-706-7885.
His Royal Highness Fon Kum-A-Chuo II of Esu
Traditional Guest of Honor:
Fostering Multicultural Understanding for a Tolerant Society,
Date: Friday June 10, 2011 at 6:00pm
Where: Prince George's County Ballroom
(Sponsored by Prince George's County).
Address: 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover, MD 20785
For more information on the multifaceted quality of life programming on social, health, economic, cultural outcomes on the substance, style and splendor, visit:
http://continentalafricancommunity.org/PrinceGeorges.aspx
The Honorable Rushern Baker 111, County Executive, Prince George's County.
Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (right) addresses the third county-wide annual town hall meeting on Saturday with the theme: Prince George's County: New Beginnings for a Great County." Also participating were State Attorney Angela Alsobrooks (center), and President, Prince George's Community College Charlene Dukes (left).Participating leaders believe "Cooperation among agencies and the community are needed to improve the quality of life in Prince George's County. Suchpartnership was the stressed by the Executive and other county leaders to tackle issues ranging from economic development and foreclosures to schools and crime and safety. Acting Police Chief Mark Magaw highlighted the need for cooperation with community organizations.
Promoting Partnerships:
United States and African Union in Proud Heritage.
Bravo! Oxford trained lawyer, the then President John Kofi Agyekum Kuffuor and First Lady Theresa Kuffuor making an entrance at the state dinner in honor of President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush in Ghana. February 2008.
President George Bush of the United States and Former John Kofi Agyekum Kuffuor of Ghana - February 2008
Toast of Friendship and Cooperation between United States and Africa.
President Obama greets traditional rulers while visiting a hospital. First Lady Michelle Obama chats with members of the touring team. July 2009 in Ghana.
For more on the captivating pictures and window for learning with two additional great African civilizations, go to: Africa.
Just a brief note on Indigenous African Institutions.
The authentic African chieftaincy, a tradition ruler - within legal and officially recognized frameworks in a political system, predates colonial times and it derives legitimacy from the people, which can erode or be regained.
There is a hierarchy of Chiefs with the Paramount Chief being the highest with its authority recognized by the government. The paramount chief maintains a traditional seat of governance.
Few examples.
In Ghana, there is an elaborate system of Houses of Chiefs. Under the Ghanaian and Botswana constitutions, Chiefs may not serve as Members of Parliament, Cabinet Ministers, or otherwise get involved in electoral politics. The Cameroon government acknowledges the official roles of paramount chiefs under the Ministry of Territorial Administration. South Africa, Nigeria, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Republic of Benin have similar systems.
Perhaps one of the most powerful systems of traditional authority in Africa is functioning in Uganda. They are legislatively recognized constitutional Kingdoms with parliaments, notably - Buganda Kingdom with more than 6 million people. http://www.buganda.or.ug
Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King Oyo in the Kingdom of Toro, is the youngest reigning monarch in the world when he was crowned in 2010 at the age of 18. The Guinness Book of Record made the entry. Toro with more than 2 million people is much larger than Monaco, with 35,586 people, ruled by Prince Albert.
The coronation of the world's youngest monarch. In attendance were the President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and dignitaries across Africa and beyond. For the world class Princess Elizabeth Bagaaya of Toro, go to:
Royal Dinner with King Oyo, Kingdom of Toro
Princess.
For information on the official constitutional Toro Kingdom, go to:
http://www.royalark.net/Uganda/toro.htm
African Civilizations The bronzes of Benin are the outcome of a long tradition of bronze casting which can be traced back over more than two millennia to the ancient Nok people, who lived on the plains of Jos and the Yoruba people who flourished between the 10th and the 19th Centuries. The Yorubas are estimated between 30 and 50 million individuals in Nigerian (the largest concentration) in the Republic of Benin and Togo and speak a common language.
The African Royals and Traditional Leaders Institute was launched on November 2009
On November 3, 2009, ruling African Royal Houses from across Africa from Swaziland to Morocco descended on Johannesburg and launched the African Royal and Traditional Leaders Institute. The traditional standard bearers patterned the Institute of African Royalty as part think-tank on democracy and development and held former President Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid icon, as their model. Popular South African Afro-soul and jazz artist, Camagwini, provided some of the entertainment.
African Royalty Meet in Libya 2010 Enjoy more on EntertainmentFrom United States to Bangkok, African culture is influencing world music and multicultural appreciation: Enjoy African Drumming.
President George W. Bush Does African Dance and Drumming.
African Drumming - 'Unbeatable Energy' 'Live at 215' Part 2
From Liberia and Cameroon: Learn African Dance.
African Kingdom: PART 9 . Speech President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf that recognizes the role of indigenous African Institutions.
Fashion of African Royalty: Benin Kingdom Thank you for reading the African Cultural Chronicler
In order to enhance the quality of the program and desired outcomes, reservations are advised. Do not forget to indicate whether your reservation is for an individual or organization/group. Individual guest of a sponsoring organization should indicate the organization for adequate seating.
If you want your group to be interviewed for broadcast, print , radio or television, please let us know. Individuals and organizations with advertising information should provide the material to the front entrance hostesses. Please sign the guest book.
Please, keep the number handy and call for more information.
Call us at 240-706-6885
For the substance, style and splendor of the various segments of the programs on June 10th, go to:
http://continentalafricancommunity.org/PrinceGeorges.aspx
Some of the Quick Links
Charitable Corporate Champions that made this segment possible:
Dan Eke has underwritten health, economic and youth programs that benefit the African community.
Caroline Joe, MD
supports health outreach to first and second generation African youths.
Your Philanthropic and Gracious Organization of Honor with Angels of Global Education with your Souvenir Bags.
Snap Shots on June 10
Meet the Honorable Rushern Baker 111, County Executive, Prince George's County.
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Dignity in Traditions.
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On the Carpet Walk
Hello!
The Leadership in the African Community Making the Difference.
Ethnic Outreach and Partnership on Health Research with:
The National Institute of Health
Messaging Health:
Thanks to Councilman George Leventhal,
Chairman of the Health and Human Services, Montgomery County in Maryland.
Inter-jurisdiction partnerships
Mayor Cory A. Booker's City of Newark's African Commission with its Chairman Dosso Kassimou.
Call to Action
with Africa Faith and Justice Network with Father Rocco
Your Community Organization that has championed the cause of social justice and African immigrant rights.
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Russ Campbell Sr.
Civil Rights Veteran and Chair of the Montgomery County Human Rights Commission.
on
Bridge the Gap
So you think You Can Out-shake Michelle Obama: Against Youth Obesity?
On the Runaway with Côté Minou
The economic status of, and support for, African women owned business for community empowerment.
DJ Olivier
is playing for the ball and dancing hurray.
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Do you know September is Africa Heritage Month in the United States?
This milestone to mark the presence and contributions of Continental Africans towards American development began at the local level in Montgomery County, Maryland.
A Heritage Month is sponsored through the United States Congress in order for it to become a national and recognized proclamation
after it is signed by the seating US president.
The process has started.
Join us in promoting the goal nation-wide.
Why September?
It is the month that the African Union was formed: September 9.
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Announce This.
Continental African Public-Private Partnership provides technical support to African community
groups to strengthen their effectiveness.
Food for Thoughts
Do you know that African groups contribute to socio-economic developments in Africa at compelling levels?
Make it count for the recorded index.
Yes, African remittances to families and institutions in surpass US aid to Africa.
For progress, it is crucial for African groups to have unified voice to advance common interests. Call us and lets know what your issues are:
Like the Hispanics and Asians, the Continental African population is a
trans-national community.
This term is used for communities that trace their roots to migration and still maintain direct and contributing ties to home countries - hence a dual identity in the US.
An increasing number of African governments
are opening up African Diaspora offices to tap the resources of, and engage, Africans who migrated abroad for national development.
Yes, the African Union Constitutive Act calls for the engagement of Africa's Civil Society, which includes the Continental African Diaspora.
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Can you spare a time, talent and resource?
Support a worthy African cause that improves quality of life in the community- which requires both advocacy and implementations.
For examples, health and economic issues, elderly and youth support programs, policies that favorably impact the immigrant community.
These cannot be done through single groups, national entities; they require an all-African approach.
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Are you a service provider that offer culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and language specific social and health services to the African population? Please let us know in creating a pool of services and a continuum of care.
Thank You.
Monday, June 6, 2011
USA Africa Dialogue Series - Re: My Open Response to Tamiru: How do we redress this Afrindset?
Dear Tamiru:
Let's have this frank exchange for change.
Too late for what? Yes, you got this information with ample notice - just like anyone in Dr. Kofi's list - way back. I am not sure it even takes a 90 minutes drive for your farthest resident in the area - if your members are serious. If this was to receive business funds, one day's notice would be enough with people tumbling in.... more than the capacity of the space, even sending their spouses, children and other relatives from the hinterlands. That is the African mentality. Free food, the merrier without thinking someone had to pay since miracles do not produce cooked meals, for real.
Maybe you mean well. However, I am not sure how not supporting initiatives with resources but hoping that others should do it, build the network and collateral access... so that your African Diaspora business would benefit is a very sensible and inspiring email. How is your Abbot Coffee business doing? You cannot donate some coffee? All you need to do is call your shop from wherever you are.
Since you got the first information, go to the links above and see what others have done in the space of time that you keep propounding theories and churning excuses. Don't you think if we adopt your attitude of personal-centered benefits and quick-fix mentality while making one excuse after another when it comes to collateral community good, nothing would be done? Yet, we complain of the African community marginalized!
The other day, I wrote about the fact - there is no African personnel in the Africa Trade Office, which was initiated with federal funding through the help of Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) . The only two African staffers were let go. Even when they were there, they did pretty nothing to help African small and medium sized enterprises (SME) and they hardy came out to support community initiatives.
Corporate Council on Africa looms at the African Trade Office and African business owners cry foul at the Manager. Most often, the fees for networking and business missions are too high for the African owned SME. However, in order to redress a systemic issue, individuals cannot be shooting vexed breezes without a demonstrated cohesion among African businesses and alignment with community interests. I, and others, can do the research and present the facts and analyses. But that means nothing if the African businesses are too self-centered and greedy for any community good. Why should Africans even patronize them? You have an answer?
When Africans prefer to run around giving politicians money but could care less about the community issues, they cannot speak of African anything with a verifiable, straight face. They were paying to play....corruption. Politicians are becoming more afraid of these brands of Africans. A legendary episode has this: An African asked a politician in the most primitive style: I gave you $2000.00, what am I getting?
Back on this particular mail.
Which other self-less Africans should toil so that your African Diaspora businesses should benefit? Is this concept not akin to reap where you have not sown? That is a debilitating African mind- set. Yet, we complain of the Asians and Jews dominating. No, they are committed to cause and they back their words. That's why I admire their guts and grits.
Tamiru, we have to look at the mirror and see the obstacle. For example, in 2009, you asked me to pay you $500.00 and you refused to donate your coffee services. Was I supposed to be drinking the 200 cups of coffee or serving my guests at my private party? What is the cost of your coffee? 99 cents or $2? Or you want me to do my part - pay you and be your advocate for your for-profit business? Is that an African vernacular translated?
That is the experience that happens over and over: Few individuals stick out their necks, use their own funds to help the community and they are held liable for what they had no personal interests. It is pathetic.
Get these in reference to the incident of your non-donation. The total bill for the event was about $14,500 at the hotel. I paid $7,000 from my pocket ( through my credit card that can be verified with the hotel and other receipts), Jimi Lawal , an African from Nigeria (a subscriber on these nets) , donated $6,300 though direct deposit of $5000.00 and payment to kinkos for the program booklet. So, two Africans made it possible. You think we are from Mars and Venus?
I went to an ATM near the hotel, got $1000 from my account and paid the musician. His name is Valer. Mr. Nguni, another gentleman in the Cameroon community, intervened and assured me not to worry about the rest. Verifiable.
That same event and others that focused on businesses have generated the networking and partnerships that influence this week's event. People don't just wake up and institutions respond without any record of public services and accomplishments. Other business events, which started on December 2, 2006 with Maryland State officials (when they had never heard of African owned business, assuming we are all African Americans) to Montgomery county business outreach with state and county officials were made possible because people like Daniel Eke, CPA , Dr. Musica, and African Business Directory, came through with timely support.
Over 55 African owned businesses have received technical and financial support because of what we do. You get the information but you have never attended or supported the initiatives - but you keep sending me long theories, even on God.
What does the Almighty say: Is it okay for few Africans to shoulder these responsibilities and you are , once more, only talking of benefits to your Diaspora businesses?
Do you see my fundamental disagreement with you?
Tamiru, I am not a business owner. I do not need anything from any elected people; I don't want their contracts or positions. That is known. I just advocate for African interest - complete with documented research. I do not compromise principle for expediencies. Whether people like it or not, I don't need to be loved - if that means compromising and derailing salient public goals for self-serving ends.
What I do for the African community is UNPAID services with my talent, time and dime. If you cannot support community initiatives, time will either be too long to remember or too short to support unless someone gives you benefits.
Thanks. Have a Blessed Day.
MsJoe
In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:43:12 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, africanamericanbusinesses@gmail.com writes:
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