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Animations from Monday, February 11, 2019
Source: ghananewsagency.org
2019-02-11
Some members of the African-American Association of Ghana (AAAG)
The African American Association of Ghana (AAAG) launched Saturday Black History Month this year as part of the commemoration and celebration of Africa's resilience in the African diaspora.
The celebration entitled "Black Migration: Discovering Our Roots and Beyond" focused on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the United States in 1619 and the next wave of returnees in their midst. country of origin.
This year has been recognized in Ghana as "Year of Return", and Ghana is the first African country to make a concerted effort to commemorate the 400th anniversary of its anniversary.
Ms. Stephanie S. Sullivan, Ambbadador of the United States to Ghana, who launched the program, said she was proud to join the Government of Ghana and other officials in celebrating this event, a sign that the link that united the two countries.
Quoting a Ghanaian proverb, she said: "When you remove a broom, it breaks, but when you bademble them, they do not break," which means that unity is strength.
Ms. Sullivan said that for nearly 30 years, the US Embbady and the AAAG have had close relationships that have been strengthened through programs such as celebrating the indispensable contribution of African-Americans to the history, culture and society of the United States.
She added that the theme of the event focused on the launch of President Akufo-Addo in 2019 as the "Year of Return," adding that deep historical ties linking the United States and Ghana go beyond policy framework.
"We have a common heritage that goes back hundreds of years, before the birth of the United States and the independence of modern Ghana."
She declared that in 2018, the 115th US Congress had pbaded the "400 Years of African American History Commission Act" to develop and conduct activities across the continent. the United States, which was to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the forced arrival of Africans in Virginia in the United States. even before the first English settlers boarded the mayflower to settle in Mbadachusetts.
While these aspects of our ancient common history are difficult, we are proud of the stronger and immeasurable partnership that has emerged and thrived, adding that President Akuffo-Addo's invitation has been extended to African Americans. and their descendants of the diaspora for this "Year. back Embedded mind, she noted.
The ambbadador appreciated the organization of this event by the African-American community and expressed the hope that the public would have a renewed spirit to learn about African American history and his immense contribution in the formation not only of the United States, but also of Ghana.
Ms. Gail Nikoi, president of AAAG, said the organization's mission is to facilitate the social, cultural, educational and economic integration of African-Americans and other African descendants returning from the diaspora. in Ghanaian society. Its programs and activities devoted to black history will reflect this vision.
She said the topics to focus on would include the historical context of Ghana's diaspora migration, the experiences of the founding members of the organization that had settled in the country there is a fifty years, and finally the new wave of recent returnees.
Ms. Nikoi announced that with the help of the American Embbady, she will welcome the first African-American woman with a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of California and s & # 39; 39 will maintain 300 students from different regions in the following areas: science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
Mr. Akwasi Agyeman, Director General of the Ghana Tourism Authority, said the celebration commemorated a rich history as Ghana marked "the year of return" and spoke of the links and partnerships established by the Government of Ghana. late President Nkrumah with William Edward Du Bois, George Padmore and other diasporians.
He said collaboration with AAAG and other organizations and leaders was an opportunity to celebrate Africans who, despite the difficulties, survived and became icons in different ways.
Mr Agyeman said that the Tourism Authority was creating a catalyst with AAAG for future relations, quoting a saying from the ambbadador: "When you remove a broom, it breaks, but when you bademble, they do not break, "which means unity.
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