Africa Day NYC Celebration
We have already begun planning our week-long celebration throughout NYC in May 2021.
WELCOME TO THE AFRICA DAY WEBSITE
Thank you to our all speakers who participated in our Africa Day NYC 2020 virtual celebration. We look forward to celebrating Africa Day NYC 2021. We are planning a week-long celebration with events throughout New York City. Stay Tuned.
Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the African Union (formerly known as Organization of African Unity) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 25, 1963.
The purpose of Africa Day NYC is to celebrate African unity, the diversity of Africa, our cultures, and the potential of our people on the continent and throughout the diaspora.
We are Proudly African.
PROGRAM
We have a great program created to Educate, Inspire, and Empower.
17:00
Welcome
Welcome greetings from the Africa Day NYC organizing committee.
5min
Observance of the African Union Anthem
Official video of the African Union anthem.
5min
17:10
Civic Engagement Panel
Panelists:
Mohammed Mardah, Chairman, African Advisory Council; Gbubemi Okotieuro, Vice President of Government Relations, Berkeley College; Deputy Director Community Engagement & Partnerships, NYC Census 2020; and Abdourahamane Diallo, Founder, Guineans Succeeding in America (GSA). Moderator: Mona Davids
25min
Keynote Speech by Ambassador Jerry Matthews Matjila, South Africa Ambassador to the United Nations
On Behalf of President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, Chairman of the African Union and President of the Republic of South Africa
25min
Poetic Performance By Ntsiki Mazwai
Poetic performance by Ntsiki Mazwai
5min
Statement by O. St. E Mackie Holder, Consul General of Barbados
10min
Statement by Charles Fall, New York State Assembly Member
Assemblyman Charles Fall represents New York’s 61st Assembly District covering the North Shore of Staten Island, where he has resided his whole life.Fall is the first Muslim and African-American Assemblyman elected from Staten Island. He comes from a working-class family of six. His parents immigrated to Staten Island from Guinea, West Africa, and displayed a commitment to improving the lives of those around them.
10min
18:20
Business Panel
Panelists: Gassim Bah, Director of Commercial & Marketing, BSTP/World Bank; Rotimi Akinnuoye, Partner, Bed-Vyne; Tumi Sole, Founder, #CountryDuty; and Abuubakar Rashid, Engineer and Ag-Tech Entrepreneur.
Moderator: Mapaseka Muroa
25min
Statement by Kevin S. Parker, New York State Senator and Democratic Majority Whip
State Senator Kevin S. Parker is committed to restoring the overall quality of life for the constituents of the 21st Senatorial District in Brooklyn. A lifelong Brooklyn resident, Senator Parker has been a Flatbush resident for more than 31 years — nurtured, educated, and employed in the borough. Senator Parker is intimately familiar with the needs of the 21st District, which consists of many diverse communities: Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and Park Slope.
10min
18:55
Performance
5min
19:00
Education Panel
Panelists: Dr. Mamokgethi Phakeng, Vice-Chancellor, University of Cape Town; Dr. Drissa Khone, Assistant Professor, Unification Theological Seminary; and Milton Allimadi, Adjunct Professor, John Jay College.
Moderator: Sandrine Dikambi
35min
19:35
Africa’s Future Panel
Panelists: Batouly Camara, Founder, Women and Kids Empowerment (WAKE), Inga Ndzabe, Content Coordinator, Mzansi Magic; and Jibreel Jalloh, Brooklyn Borough Advocate, Office of the New York City Public Advocate. Moderator: Mymoena Davids
25min
20:00
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
SPEAKERS & MODERATORS
We are excited to announce our great line up of speakers for Africa Day NYC 2020. (In Formation)
Ambassador Jerry Matthews Matjila
Republic of South Africa
Oral St. E. Mackie Holder
Barbados
Kevin Parker
New York State Senate
Charles Fall
New York State Assembly
Mohammed Mardah
African Advisory Council
Dr. Mamokgethi Phakeng
University of Cape Town (UCT)
Mapaseka Muroa
The Afro Mavericks and Political Quickie
Rotimi Akinnouye
Bed-Vyne
Tumi Sole
#Country Duty
Mona Davids
Social Impact Strategies
Sandrine Dikambi
John Jay College
Famod Konneh
NYC Census 2020
Gassim Bah
BSTP / World Bank
Abdourahamane Diallo
Guineans Succeeding In America
Batouly Camara
Women and Kids Empowerment (W.A.K.E)
Gbubemi Okotieuro
Berkeley College
Inga Ndzabe
Mzansi Magic
Jibreel Jalloh
NYC Public Advocate Office
Mymoena Davids
Social Impact Strategies
Abuubakar Rashid
Agri-Tech Entrepreneur
Dr. Drissa Kone
Unification Theological Seminary
Milton Allimadi
John Jay College
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Thank you to our supporting organizations for your collective leadership in celebrating Africa Day NYC.
CONTACT US
For more information and media inquiries contact:
Mona Davids
Social Impact Strategies
E: mona@socialimpactstrategies.us
P: +1 646 872 8149