USA Africa Dialogue Series - Update: Response To Dr. Jinmi Adisa - CIDO's Request for Africa Diaspora Program alongside US- Africa Summit

Hello:

If you are receiving this mail, your email addresses  or group email, must have been included in communications relating to Africa Diaspora developments.  It has been close to a month since Dr. Jinmi Adisa, Director of the African Union - Citizen  Directorate, sent out a communiqué  (attached) in which he expressly requested proposals for an Africa Diaspora program alongside the US-Africa Summit.  Anyone or entity could have taken risen to the task. It is a hope that people of goodwill can come together for the benefit of common cause or support programs that are responding to the AU-CIDO requests. Old school can mentor the new and the new can bring synergy to the mix. These should not be mutual exclusives.

Based on records, Africa Diaspora groups, especially those with previous relations with the African Union, have expressed all manners of expectations (funding from the AU or external benefactors); are prone to  undermining theatrics (if they are not in charge through churning theories,  it should not be done); they refuse to forward relevant information; to outright hostility (deriding the  AU, venting on their experiences), which are based on what they think the AU ought to do or should have done.  In manifestation of social ruthlessness and no socio-emotional intelligence, they question who you are and project themselves all at once. Each claims to be the superior entity or person that the AU, if not  Obama himself, should have been  dealing with. Finally, they would rather nurse their ideas of being sidelined than do anything to help.  These displays of  dysfunctions (some childish, mean spirited, self-centered) are evident in internal fights complete with diatribe-laced emails and lamentations, some of which have found their way to the public via the media.  The image of a hapless,  witch hunting, scandal-happy, crab in the basket Africa Diaspora is an unfortunate reinforcement of the stereotype.

One may ask: What stops anyone from addressing the points?

 

All is  well and dandy in the plurality of opinions - if we call it free speech.  In the same manner of free expression, others believe a non-response to the AU-CIDO request for a program is not sensible. In order to realistically respond to the request, they believe the  proposal must be precise as to the financial and human resource necessary to organize the program with outcomes that are aligned with the African Union Diaspora initiatives. This is happening on August 4, 2014. See below.

The choice to sensitize and engage Stakeholders (with calls for solutions in implementations) on the  African Union Diaspora Legacy Projects is central to AU-Diaspora relations.  The complementary events generate and promote partnerships in the global community, highlighting the identity and capacity of Africa Diaspora while promoting Africa in the global dispensation. Yes, not all is blight and doom about Africa. If so, nobody can explain why Corporate Council on Africa, land grabbers to  Safari lovers go to Africa.:-)) This Rising Africa must be told and sold for a balanced picture. The African Union Diaspora Post is being launched to inquire, inform, inspire.

We are glad to note the increasingly diverse, regional partnerships, from grassroots to thought institutions, that are responding to make it happen. The outreach is ongoing with co-conveners.  Some have indicated an Interfaith Breakfast Program  on August 5, which will call attention to the need for  unified  fronts in addressing calamities in Africa communities or hot spots.  Boko Haram, Mali insurgents, carnage in Central African Republic.....for examples. Both the AU and the US State Department have faith-based outreach programs. 

On Friday June 27, an update will be published. The Organizing Committee members from all the regions are having weekly conference calls each Saturday at 1:00pm. 

 Your responses will be sent to  Jennifer Gray-Brunskine,  James Athanis, Tegi Obandi or Jesmed Suma manning the conference floor to ensure that your registration, details, and  hospitality due are confirmed. Please click on the links.

Until tomorrow, have a wonderful day.

Best,

MsJoe

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 Monday August 4. The Africa Union Diaspora Program: Heralding the Transformative Capacity of Africa Diaspora

With the Launching of the African Union Diaspora Post A Magazine with Digital Online  Features. Please, go to end of the mail for the message and  finesse of My Africa with Legacy.       The National Summit on the Transformative Capacity of Africa Diaspora  Alongside the US-Africa Summit     Monday August, 4, 2014: 8:30am to 4:00pm Silver Spring Civic Building and One Veteran Plaza  Downtown Silver Spring in Montgomery County, Maryland View   Africa Union Diaspora Legacy Projects: Plenary Session and Workshops Luncheon Conversation on the US-Africa Summit Reservation Required:  Reserve Vital and Vibrant Africa Showcase Free Public Event. No reservation necessary. 7:30pm to 1:30am Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bethesda, Maryland Reservation required: Reserve African Union Diaspora  Legacy Banquet Gala, Music Concert and Awards Tribute to the Congressional Black Caucus    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.     Honoring the Legacy of the late Congressman Donald Payne Sr.     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.      Salute to Commitment:  Friends of Africa, Former Peace Corps Volunteers   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.     Honoring 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 is honored for   "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. African Union: English  French   Arabic African  Union  & Anthem Lyrics "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 Calendar  Click: Sneak Preview               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:  African Gastronomy The Intergovernmental Regions of the African Union      Go to West African Inter-governmental Region: ECOWAS Slide Presentation.  ECOWAS - Harnessing Diaspora Initiatives for Subregional Development: Click Press: 2nd ECOWAS Diaspora Conference: Click 3rd ECOWAS Diaspora Conference scheduled in July 2014 Go to Southern Africa Inter-governmental Region: SADC Visit: SADC Diaspora USA Go to Central Africa Inter-govermental Region: CEMAC Go to East Africa Inter-governmental Region: EAC Go to  North Africa Inter-governmental Region: Maghreb Dr. Dlamini Nkosazana-Zuma Chair of the African Union Commission 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.              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.   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              Watch the Stunning Performance: Africa My Pride  By Botlhale, Winner of South Africa's Got Talent   (My Love & Pride) The Africa They Never Show You. The Africa the Media does not talk about Thought Leaders Video - Doing Business in Africa Stay tuned for the Power of Africa Diaspora  and join the conversation.     For inquires call Nyube Bilikha or Administrative Office: 240-706-6885 africanservices@aol.com Click on Jen Greetings.  Civic involvement can move a mountain of barriers. The difference is the change desired.  I am  Jennifer Gray-Brumskine with  a goodwill reminder of the substance of the African Union Diaspora Legacy Projects, which are the formal vehicles adopted by the African Union to engage the Africa Diaspora in constructive, self-reliant African developments.     Enlightening discourse and networking opportunities await participants in the solution-oriented African Union Diaspora Project Workshop of choice.   We will have an African Buffet Luncheon Conversation on the US-Africa Summit  Again, here is the  link to get more details and register:  Click With the Thrill of Vital and Vibrant Africa Showcase! I think, I think, I think Africa will provide daily updates including pictures of the Africa the media does show: Click Click on:  Jesmed Suma You are welcome. This is the first of its kind, an authentic representation of Africa Union Diaspora on the Substance with grass-roots stakeholders as well as thought leaders.We are delighted to have you join a broad spectrum of committed constituents in advancing the ideals of the African Union Diaspora Legacy Projects. Our common goal to build conscientious, active communities in the Diaspora and enable a strong and prosperous Africa are unwavering.  Let  us  hit the ground running.    Each region in Africa is covered as well as the Sixth Region. The self-representation empowers and adds strength in diversity.  We encourage leaders with hands-on working relationship with various communities to come on board for this remarkable response to AU-CIDO's request for a proposed Africa Diaspora Program alongside the US-Africa Summit: Click. Mr. Tegi Obanda ( click: Tegi Obanda ) and Nana Farika Berhane ( click: Nana Farika Beharne) and more coordinators will ensure experience guides the process for  substantive, evidence-based  outcomes.                                                                    MsJoe There are surprise packages at the African Union Diaspora Legacy Gala Banquet, Musical Concert with Africa on the Runway and the Honors to close a remarkable August Action on August 4, 2014. See you next week for another edition of Friday Flourish on Monday August 4, 2014. Don't forget to make your Reservation for the Exquisite African Union Legacy Gala Banquet and Features of Magnificience RESERVE

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