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AfrICANDO2009

International Business Expo & Workshops on:
Smart,Appropriate & Resource Efficient Technologies for Rural Community Development

September 18-19, 2009

MIAMI BEACH RESORT
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fdaWHADN mission is to encourage and facilitate the utilization of the collective talents and resources of the African Diaspora in the Americas and Caribbean to advance the collective interests of Africans on the continent and throughout the Diaspora. This will be accomplished through joint projects by the WHADN and the African Union.


Entrepreneurs' Opportunity  July 21st deadline!!!
On June 2, (2009) the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the Western Union Company and the Western Union Foundation launched the African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM).  The ADM is a nearly US$1.5 million business competition targeting small and medium entrepreneurs from the African diaspora.  Approximately 10 to 20 entrepreneurs will be selected to receive $50k-100k in matching grants to support the implementation of their business ideas.  These entrepreneurs may also receive other assistance in the form of know-how through learning networks as well as technical and credit guarantee assistance from USAID and its collaborating partners. 
--For more information please click link below
 www.diasporamarketplace.org
 
fda The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Civil Society Network was established on January 17, 2003 at the end of the AGOA Civil Society Forum in Phoenix, Mauritius, with 102 member organizations from the United States, Mauritius, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Mali, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo.




Senate Approves Slavery Apology, With Reparations Disclaimer --By Bernie Becker, New York Times

    The Senate apologized for slavery on Thursday, almost 150 years after the start of the Civil War.
    The resolution, passed by voice vote, said it was important for Americans to apologize for slavery “so they can move forward and seek reconciliation, justice, and harmony for all people of the United States.” It was passed on the day before Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves in 1865.
    A disclaimer tacked on at the end said nothing in the resolution authorizes or supports reparations for slavery.
   “Let us make no mistake: This resolution will not fix lingering injustices,” said Senator Tom Harkin, who first introduced the apology years ago. “While we are proud of this resolution and believe it is long overdue, the real work lies ahead.” 
...Read more--- http://tinyurl.com/nse87q