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African nation’s independence tied to Lynchburg

Sometimes, one story leads to another.

I was talking with longtime Lynchburg resident Ann van de Graaf last week at her Garfield Street art gallery, Africa House, when the conversation turned to local black history. This is perhaps Ann’s favorite subject, and she mentioned that several years ago, she had written an article for Lynch’s Ferry magazine about John Chilembwe.

Who?

“John Chilembwe,” she replied, seeming a bit surprised at my ignorance.

For all I knew, John Chilembwe could have been a linebacker for Virginia Tech. But as it turned out, the former Virginia Seminary student is one of the seminal figures in 20th century African history.  [more]

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Election of Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, as Chairperson of the AU

Statement by Philip J. Crowley, Assistant Secretary of State
For Public Affairs

The United States congratulates Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika, President of Malawi, on his election by the African Union General Assembly to serve as Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and looks forward to continuing our partnership with the AU to promote peace, prosperity, and security for all Africans.   We share Chairperson Mutharika’s goals of ending child hunger and malnutrition and welcome his interest in promoting the critical goal of agricultural development and food security on the continent.   [more]

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Man holding boy as both examine bus 

Black History Month Honors Legacy of Struggle and Triumph

Theme for 2010 is “The History of Black Economic Empowerment”
By Louise Fenner
Staff Writer

Washington — Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles — slavery, prejudice, poverty — as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.  [more]

 President Obama behind podium (AP Images)

27 January 2010

America Must Lead Through Engagement, Obama Says

By Stephen Kaufman
Staff WriterWashington — There must be continued American leadership to halt the spread of nuclear weapons, develop clean energy and advance human dignity throughout the world, President Obama says, restating his commitment to global engagement.   [more]

U.S. and Malawi Medics Share Experiences, Ideas During Tactical Medical Operations Workshop in Lilongwe

The Malawi Defense Force (MDF) Medical Services Unit has completed a military to military (mil-to-mil) security cooperation workshop with soldiers from the U.S. Army at Kamuzu Barracks.  The event, the third mil-to-mil activity to occur in Malawi since August 2009, focused on military medical operations in a tactical environment.  [more]

 Owen Lupeska of Zodiak moderates the discussion

Panel Discussion on Gender Based Violence

In commemoration of the 16 days of gender activism, the Malawi-U.S. Exchange Alumni Association (MUSEAA) organized a panel discussion on December 10, 2009 to highlight the situation of Gender based Violence (GVB) in Malawi. Aired on Zodiac Broadcasting station at 6:15- 7:00 pm, the broadcast reached over 5000 people.  The panelists included Ms. Regina Kananji from the Ministry of Gender and Community Development, Ms. Helen Munthali from the Society for Advancement of Women,; Ms. Stella Naphiyo from the Victim Support Unit of the Malawi Police Service, and Ms. Fiona Mwale, Executive secretary of MUSEAA and Assistant Chief Law Reform Officer of the Malawi Law Society.  [more]
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