Black History Month Forum
Africa: From Trade to Tribulations "Will the continent become a priority under President Barack Obama?"
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Columbia College
Hokin Annex
623 S. Wabash, Rm. 100
5:30-8 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Light African tasting buffet
6-7:20 p.m. Panel discussion
7:20-7:50 p.m. Q & A
8 p.m. Dismissal
Panelists
The Hon. Nomvume P. Magaqa
Consul General, South African Consulate General, Chicago
The Hon. Carol Moseley Braun
Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador, CEO, Ambassador Organics
Dr. Clement Eme Adibe, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, DePaul
University
Dr. Lynette Jackson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Gender and Women's Studies and
African American Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago
Mr. Alie Kabba
Executive Director, United African Organization, Chicago
Mr. Mukila Maitha
President, United Kenyan Organization, Chicago
Moderator
Ms. Mary Mitchell
Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times
Please join us for what is sure to be an insightful and engaging evening as the National Association of Black Journalists takes a look at expectations for the future of U.S.-Africa relations under this new presidency. With four African nations represented, our panel of esteemed experts will share the perceived implications - both by the common man and at the highest levels - of America's historic election of a man both African and American.
For more information on NABJ-Chicago, please visit our website at
www.nabjchicago.org
Africa: From Trade to Tribulations "Will the continent become a priority under President Barack Obama?"
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Columbia College
Hokin Annex
623 S. Wabash, Rm. 100
5:30-8 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Light African tasting buffet
6-7:20 p.m. Panel discussion
7:20-7:50 p.m. Q & A
8 p.m. Dismissal
Panelists
The Hon. Nomvume P. Magaqa
Consul General, South African Consulate General, Chicago
The Hon. Carol Moseley Braun
Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador, CEO, Ambassador Organics
Dr. Clement Eme Adibe, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, DePaul
University
Dr. Lynette Jackson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Gender and Women's Studies and
African American Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago
Mr. Alie Kabba
Executive Director, United African Organization, Chicago
Mr. Mukila Maitha
President, United Kenyan Organization, Chicago
Moderator
Ms. Mary Mitchell
Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times
Please join us for what is sure to be an insightful and engaging evening as the National Association of Black Journalists takes a look at expectations for the future of U.S.-Africa relations under this new presidency. With four African nations represented, our panel of esteemed experts will share the perceived implications - both by the common man and at the highest levels - of America's historic election of a man both African and American.
For more information on NABJ-Chicago, please visit our website at
www.nabjchicago.org
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