Significance Of The USAfrica Conference

At the National Summit on Africa, held in Washington, D.C. on February 16-20, 2000, a number of Priority Recommendations were made and ultimately adopted by the attendees of the Summit. These recommendations along with implementation strategies designed to promote Africa as the continent of possibilities, are now being implemented in every endeavor of Africa World Museum and Center; Africa Heritage Foundation. The following initiatives have their genesis in these recommendations:

1. The United States, including African-American educational institutions, should seek equitable partnerships with African professionals, institutions and communities to include opportunities for international exchange, training, research, technology, knowledge transfer, information sharing and arts and culture.

2. It is imperative that action be taken consistently and accurately to educate the U.S. public on Africa through mass media, institutions and school curricula. Policymakers must:

1. Promote change in American knowledge and attitudes toward Africa
2. Emphasize Africa’s role in the history of global civilization

Indeed, you will find this conference of comparable significant benefit to the development of Africa and Diaspora programs. Although this is a private initiative, the overall mission has an international objective towards the betterment of peoples of African descent. Some of the initiatives that will be achieved through our assembly of local, national and international entities in your community include:

* The opening of a dialogue towards the establishment of a mutual cooperation and exchange program

* The invitation of international participation for economic development

* The positive portrayal of the horizon of African and African-Americans and the Diaspora in the new millennium

* The showcasing of the value and virtues of African nation’s potentials and opportunities from the inception of the twentieth century to date

* The recognition of the collective celebration of achievement of what Africa has been; and her focus and projections

DELEGATES EXPECTED

1. Chairperson of African Union Commission

2. African Union Dignitaries and Delegates

3. African Ambassadors from

1. West Africa
2. Central Africa
3. East Africa
4. South Africa
5. North Africa

4. Members of Chamber of Commerce

5. Leaders of Africa Cooperative Society

6. Minister of Trade and Delegation

7. Minister of Tourism

8. Leaders in Business and Academia

9. Representatives of the Diaspora (Brazil, South American Nations and the Caribbean Islands)

AWARDS AND HONOR

Along with this celebration/special reception is the African Heritage Evergreen Award which will be presented to distinguished achievers and legends. Also, a large number of African Diplomats from Washington, D.C. will be honored. This is a worthy event, a participation in our heritage patrimony. We trust that you will consider joining other corporations in the greater Atlanta area and salute the legacy of our heroes and heroines at such an appropriate time of the year. Thank you in advance for your anticipated participation and support.