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Recognizing the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Paving the Way for a Better Future"
Monday, February 27, 2023
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã, department of International Studies and Diplomacy, theÌýdepartment of History and Archaeology and the Department of Literature allÌýunderÌýthe African Centre for the Study of the United States of America (ACSUS), isÌýhosting theÌýCommemoration of theÌýBlack History Month, Themed ‘A Celebration of Commerce & Culture.’ÌýTheÌýhybrid event will be held on Tuesday, February 28th 2023, at the Capital Club EastÌýAfrica, ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã from 5-8pm EAT and is hosted by ACSUS, the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã, and Venture Lift Africa and theÌýCentre for Global Africa (Delaware State University)
Black History month is celebrated within the month of February in order to remember,Ìýhonour and commemorate the historical and contemporary accomplishments of AfricanÌýAmericans. Black History Month provides aÌýplatformÌý to collectively recognize theirÌýachievements, while reflecting on the challenges that they haveÌýbeen able to overcomeÌýand still remain. Notable persons’ that are often celebrated during this month include, MartinÌýLuther King Jr, Malcolm X and Rosa Parks who were vital and instrumental in championingÌýfor Racial Equality and Inclusivity.ÌýTheÌýevent which aims to commemorate Black History Month, will usher in a new era ofÌýcollaborative engagement with Black Americans and the Diaspora with ACSUS, by hosting aÌýnetworking reception to recognize the Black American community in Kenya and KenyansÌýwho have returned from the US. Additionally, the event will create a significant platform forÌýestablishing a foundation for economic diplomacy between Africa and the US through theÌýexamination of the history of the US through the experience of the African Diaspora. “ByÌýappreciating these efforts, we can better understand our own history and the influence theÌýbroad-based Diaspora has had on African societies.â€� Dr. Patrick Maluki, Chair, Department
of Diplomacy and International Studies (IDIS).
The ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã together together with the State of Denver, United States,Ìýrecently launched The first Center for the Study of the United States of America ( ACSUS) in Kenya, on the 21st of October 2022.Ìý