USA Africa Dialogue Series - This Week's Discussion on AV Radio

This Week's Discussion on AV Radio

Dear Friends, We are very happy to inform you about upcoming discussions on AV Radio. The following discussions are taking place on the dates and time set forth below. Please check your availability to join the program live. If you have anything to say on the topic, here is the power to say. The world is listening...   FRIDAY   The Role of Young People in Africa's Cultural Revolution NEW When : Friday, March 29, 2013 Time: 12:00 Eastern Standard Time CALL THIS NUMBER DURING THE SHOW: (760) 283-0850 TO JOIN BY SKYPE, ADD: AFRICANVIEWS (CALL IN DURING SHOWTIME) Host : Kouassi Nina and Constance Walyaro Guests: Norma Tami-Q Dita [Mase] - CEO Afrinet TV, South Africa Justin Bayo - Editor East Africa TV, Tanzania Godfrey Okumu - Youth Leader, Kenya Ibrahim Toimimou - One Young World Ambassador, Comoros Many people still don't understand what Africa is about and they are deeply confused about our potential as a people and a continent. This week we focus on African: our art, our music, our literature, our sport, our fashion, and our stories. What positive and negative impact has globalization had on African heritage? What have we lost and what have we gained? What have we contributed as a young generation to the Cultural Revolution? How are we using today's tools to tell people about our lives, our values and beliefs? What can Africa teach the world and how can we paint a more positive picture of the continent? Listen to this AV Radio episode on BlogTalk     Combating TB in Africa: The Case of South Africa NEW Please Join This Week's Discussion Live by Phone or Skype WHEN: SATURDAY, March 30, 2013 TIME: 12: 00 PM-1: 00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME CALL THIS NUMBER DURING THE SHOW:(760) 283-0850 TO JOIN BY SKYPE, ADD: AFRICANVIEWS (CALL IN DURING SHOWTIME) HOST: Regina Askia Williams, RN Contributors: Dr. Sikuade Jagun, Dr. Ladi Owolabi, Dr. Biodun Awosusi, Expert Private Sector's perspective: Mr. Folusho Obe, Mrs. Raolat Adenike Agunbiade Erin, Ms. Onyinye Anyadike, Ms. Philomena Guobadia, Quality control: Mr. William A. Verdone, Director and Producer: Mr. Wale Idris Ajibade, According to the World Health Organization, tuberculosis is second only to HIV/AIDS as the greatest killer worldwide due to a single infectious agent. In 2011 alone, an estimated 8.7 million new cases of TB occurred, leading to 1.4 million deaths. The primary co-infection of HIV, TB accounts for a quarter of all deaths among those living with HIV. And TB is second only to AIDS as a leading cause of death among women of childbearing age.   Listen to this AV Radio episode on BlogTalk