Topic: The Horn of Africa in Crises and Future Prospects
Time: 1pm to 5 pm (Doors open and registration starts at noon).
Day & Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Flyer: Flyer about the event can be downloaded from the CSH Flyer Depot here.
Location:
A. Philipp Randolph School (PS 76) Auditorium
220 W 121 Street
Harlem, NY.
Contact:
Afrikan Unity of Harlem, Inc
Mailings: P.O. Box 1121 NY,NY 10027
Telephone: 212-531-0384
Background:
The Horn of Africa consists of 8 countries neighboring each other in the Eastern part of Africa. It is called the “Horn” due to the shape in which the countries form. The world has been shocked by the recent currents taking place in the Horn from the callous genocide raids and the raping of women in Darfur, war over territorial lands between Ethiopia and Eritrea, to even the so called pirates in Somalia, who try to preserve their food resources. Those who live in countries in the Horn of Africa have faced pervasive and perpetual crisis for over thirty years.
The purpose of this conference is to illustrate the need for a sincere and critical panel discussion from an intellectual and Pan African perspective. These panel decisions will address the Horn from areas of pre and post colonial times and highlight the areas of ancient kingdoms, cultures and traditions.
“This is a conference where Africans gather to discuss timely and crucial issues pertaining to the homeland Continent. It is a gathering of well meaning Africans from Africa and the Diaspora for exchange of ideas and experiences in politics, socio-economic issues, and the common cultural heritage of Africans. It is an opportunity for all Africans to have a say in the fate of Africa”, says Dr. Ghelawdewos Araia, President of African Idea and professor at Lehman College.
All welcome!
Sponsored by the follwing organizations and educational institutions on the aftermath of the suffrage of the Haitian people.
Afrikan Unity of Harlem, Inc
Department of African American Studies, York College CUNY,
The Institute of Development and Education for Africa (IDEA), Inc
Department of African and African American Studies, Lehman College CUNY,
