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A F R I C A N A  ~  B U L L E T I N

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African Diaspora Network
Winter-Spring 2001



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A N N O U N C E M E N T S


PANAFEST 2001
IT Conference: Computer Literacy-Distance Education-Medicine
Prof. Rogers' ROOTS Trips-Africa Brazil Cuba [apply now]

Please help with a Human Rights case; visit:

     http://www.poboxes.com/Justice [Photos; Prison Address]
     http://x74.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=716141694
     http://hometown.aol.com/FreeBarry1/index.html

Seeking Pen Friends: Send a message of goodwill/solidarity
to this African American Human Rights victim, a tourist in
France condemned to 18 years, given a virtual "death sentence."

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C O N T E N T S

Two (2) Items


1]  Prof. Harold Rogers' ROOTS Educational Travel Programs

        ~ A F R I C A - B R A Z I L - C U B A ~

For details, Email your full mailing address PLUS phone number, to both:

        HRogers@ccc.edu, ABC@starmail.com

        PH:  773-667-1285 (to request 2-yr Catalog)

        http://www.earthcorp.com/JOURNEYS
        http://justice1.freeyellow.com/JOURNEYS.html
        http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html [Photos-Africa!]

-  ACADEMIC CREDIT

-  Multidisciplinary; each Program has it own Theme

-  29 Programs in 2001 & 2002:  1 to 4 Weeks

-  Apply Now

-  Depart from NYC June-July-Aug-Sep-Dec-Jan-Feb


Instant Info on ROOTS JOURNEYS

For autoresponder info on Prof. Harold Rogers' ROOTS Progs
to AFRICA BRAZIL CUBA, send an Email to:  ABC@starmail.com,
HRogers@ccc.edu

Or, visit:  http://www.earthcorp.com/JOURNEYS


   [ PLEASE FIND DETAILS ON ROOTS TRIPS AT BOTTOM ]

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2]  GHANA:  5th Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival
        PANAFEST 2001: RE-UNITING THE AFRICAN FAMILY

-  Dates:  July 27 - Aug 3, 2001

-  Theme:  "The Re-emergence of African Civilisation,
   Re-uniting the African Family and Bridging
   the Gap through Information Technology"

-  PANAFEST brings together Africans and
   peoples of African descent to solidify/celebrate
   our cultural & historical linkages



BIENNIAL DIASPORAN FESTIVAL/FAMILY REUNION in GHANA

Your Invitation

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PANAFEST 2001 in GHANA:  Program ~ Registration ~ Travel Details
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Find Full Details Below:

A]  Dates of Festival:  July 27 - August 3, 2001

B]  Deadline to register for PANAFEST is April 30

C]  To register online, go to:

http://www.ghaclad.org/registration1.htm


DISCOUNTED ROUND TRIP FARES

D]  Detailed travel information is at:
http://www.ghaclad.org/travel.htm

E]  Deadline to indicate extension of stay in Ghana/Africa
is March 30


FIND DAILY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS BELOW


QUESTIONS ~ PROBLEMS

Direct your questions to:

Dr. Osei Darkwa
ghaclad@ghaclad.org
darkwa@uic.edu

and,

Honourable Kojo Yankah
kyankah@africaonline.com.gh

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FUTURE UPDATES
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STAY UPDATED ON PANAFEST by joining the
GhaCLAD List - send your request to
GhaCLAD-discussion-subscribe@egroups.com
and reply to the CONFIRM REQUEST when it arrives
moments later.

Or, visit:  http://www.ghaclad.org/discussion.htm


C O N F E R E N C E: Upcoming IT Symposium

Join the GhaCLAD List and help with
planning and organizing the upcoming
3rd International Conference on Computer
Literacy, Distance Education & Health/Medicine
in Africa [Aided by Info Technology]

....

Stay tuned to:  http://www.ghaclad.org

for CALL for abstracts, papers, organizers, volunteers.

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ACADEMIC CREDIT
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Student participants in PANAFEST are encouraged to arrange
it with their campuses to earn ACADEMIC CREDIT for their
experience.  From 7 to 12 units is recommended.

Arrange with your faculty advisor or a faculty member
that you know to write a paper, after returning, on a topic
of interest to you.  This can often be arranged under
Experiential Education, Independent Study/Research,
Field Study/Research, etc.

FINANCIAL AID/FUNDRAISING:  For ideas on finding/raising the
funds to participate, read the discussion at the bottom of:

http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html [African Photos]

Browse the African Photo Gallery - find 100's of photos & links

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P A N A F E S T - 2 0 0 1

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PANAFEST 2001
July 27 - August 3, 2001
Ghana, West Africa


- Theme: "The Re-emergence of African Civilisation,
re-uniting the African Family and Bridging
the Gap through Information Technology"

- PANAFEST brings together Africans and
peoples of African descent to solidify/celebrate
our cultural & historical linkages


Mr. Kojo Yankah, Ashanti Regional Minister and Chairman
of the Panafest Board of Trustees, notes that Panafest is
the largest Pan African festival in the world.  The
Panafest board expects 10,000 Africans and people of
African descent from over 50 countries to attend PANAFEST.

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Co-Sponsor:  GhaCLAD
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Ghana Computer Literacy & Distance Education [GhaCLAD]

http://www.ghaclad.org/panafest/index.htm
http://www.ghaclad.org

CHIEF CONTACTS

Dr. Osei Darkwa
President - GhaCLAD

Email:
ghaclad@ghaclad.org
darkwa@tigger.cc.uic.edu

Honourable Kojo Yankah
kyankah@africaonline.com.gh

General PANAFEST information is at:
http://www.ghaclad.org/panafest/index.htm

Detailed travel information is at:
http://www.ghaclad.org/travel.htm

The above page has information about cost
and other details.

To register online, go to:
http://www.ghaclad.org/registration1.htm

For detailed travel conditions, visit:
http://www.ghaclad.org/travel_conditions.htm

Info on previous PANAFEST '99
http://www.africaonline.com.gh/PANAFEST'99/index2.html
http://www.panafest.com

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AIMS, OBJECTIVES, HISTORY
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http://www.africaonline.com.gh/PANAFEST'99/panframe.htm



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Programme Highlights :

July 27 - Elmina, Ghana

- Grand Trade Fair
- Visual Arts Exhibition
- Akwaaba Night

July 27 - Cape Coast, Ghana

- Efua Sutherland Children's Camp (July 27 thru Aug 2)

July 28

- Grand Opening
- Durbar of Chiefs & Queenmothers

July 29 - Elmina, Ghana

- African Naming Ceremony
- Brenu Beach Party
- Labadi Beach Party

July 30 - Cape Coast, Ghana

- Pan African Youth Congress (University of Cape Coast)

July 30 - Cape Coast, Ghana

- Trade & Investment Formal Meetings

July 31 - Cape Coast, Ghana

- Emancipation Day Vigil (Cape Coast Castle)

August 1 - Cape Coast, Ghana

- Emancipation Day Durbar (Assin Manso)
- Gospel Rock Show

August 2 - Cape Coast, Ghana

- Awards Night for African Heroes & Heroines
- CLOSING Ceremony

August 3 - Accra, Ghana

- International Musical Concert


Evening Programmes

* Drama, Theatre, Musical Performances

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RESERVE YOUR PLACE
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For reservations, in the United States, contact:

GhaCLAD
P. O. Box 6749
Chicago IL, 60680-6749

Email  ghaclad@ghaclad.org

telephone:  (312) 777-4006 x 1798


PANAFEST events are scheduled for Accra, Kumasi,
Cape Coast, and Elimina.

The group will depart from JFK and BWI on
July 19 (JFK), July 25 (BWI), and July 26 (JFK).

The return date will be August 4 (JFK) and August 5
(BWI).

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EXTENDING YOUR STAY
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Delegates will be able to extend their stay after
official PANAFEST activities are concluded at their
own discretion. Delegates exercising their options
must indicate their intent at the time of registration
but not later than March 30, 2001. Registration for
the PANAFEST shall conclude by April 30, 2001.

The official air carrier for the PANAFEST event is
Ghana Airways.  Ghana Airways will provide a
discounted rate for International Delegates
traveling from North America [New York and
Washington D.C. to Ghana].

Full package Round Trip Discounted Airfare - until
April 30, 2001 is US$1800.00. Delegates opting
for air travel only will pay $950.00 per
person  +  $60.95 tax . This  discount offer
is valid on GH sector only: NYC/BWI-ACC-NYC/BWI.

After  April 30,  2001, this rate will no longer be
available.  Purchased tickets are valid for 45 days,
from date of departure. Each passenger is entitled
to two (2) pieces of luggage.  Each piece must be
equal to or less than 32kg [70Ibs].  Any additional piece
of  32kg attracts an additional charge of: $110.00

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EXTRA TOURS AVAILABLE
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Note: PANAFEST delegates may select from several
Pre- & Post event Tours which are scheduled on
July 20-August 10, 2001.   Be sure to schedule
your stay in Ghana to take advantage of the tourist
events.

Reservations can be made via: Visa, MasterCard,
Cashiers Check or Money Order. Please be
prepared to provide GhaCLAD with your Departure
Date and Mailing Address.  Your tickets will be
mailed to you.

Make allowances in your Travel Budget to pay
for local tours in Ghana, both BEFORE & AFTER
the PANAFEST event. Be sure to extend  your
hotel & airline reservations, if you want to
stay in Ghana, before and/or after the conference
to participate in the  scheduled tours.
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PAYMENT OF ALL FEES
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Payment of all registration fees for:
Air/Hotel Reservations & Transportation should be
made payable to GhaCLAD. The mailing address is:


GhaCLAD
P. O. Box 6749
Chicago IL 60680-6749
USA

Tel:  (312) 777-4006 x 1798

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Travel Requirements ~ VISA
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You will need a visa (if you are a non-Ghanaian
passport holder). To apply for the visa, you
need a visa application form. There is also a fee
to be paid to get your visa processed. Kindly
inform us immediately, if you need a visa
application form. If you live in the United States,
then forward the completed form to:

Embassy of Ghana-Consular Section
3512 International Drive, NW
Washington D.C. 20008
(202) 686-4520

You may also forward your visa application
to the Ghana Consulate in New York.

Indicate on your visa application form that
you are a member of the
GhaCLAD PANAFEST group to Ghana.

SHORT TRAVELER's GUIDE/FACT SHEET on GHANA:

http://www.africaonline.com.gh/PANAFEST'99/panframe.htm

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MULTIPLE SUMMER EVENTS IN GHANA
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Voluntary Workcamps Association of GHANA [VOLU]

Doing Volunteer Work While in GHANA: All Ages Welcome

     Some of you may wish to combine activities in Ghana:
     participating in PANAFEST and also joining in one
     of VOLU's voluntary workcamp projects.

     VOLU Volunteers will hail from many African countries;
     they will come to join with their Ghanaian brothers and
     sisters in the work that needs to be done.


Applying Made Easy

     Visit the new VOLU site at:

http://www.volu.org

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AFRICA BRAZIL CUBA:  Travel / Study / Work (volunteer & paid)
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For info on Travel / Study / Work (volunteer & paid) opportunities
in Africa and the Diaspora, please visit:

http://www.egroups.com/files/VOLU-Volunteers
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/OPPORTUNITIES.html
http://www.earthcorp.com/JOURNEYS [Prof. Harold Rogers' ROOTS Trips
with Multi-Disciplinary Academic Themes; AFRICA BRAZIL CUBA]


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Join the New Africa-Brazil-Cuba List:

RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON OPPORTUNITIES BY Email:

Send your request to Africa-Brazil-Cuba-SUBscribe@egroups.com
and reply to the CONFIRM REQUEST when it arrives moments later.

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Sponsored by the African American Studies Program [AASP]


Prof. HAROLD ROGERS, INVITES YOU:

** Travel/Study in Africa, Brazil, Cuba **

Applications are now being accepted

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Join AASP Travel List

To receive FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS, please join

     Send your Request to:

Africa-Brazil-Cuba-SUBscribe@egroups.com

Reply to the CONFIRM REQUEST when it arrives moments later.

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Human Rights

The "forgotten" African American Tourist
In France, sentenced to 18 yrs in prison & denied right to appeal

Please help with a Letter-Writing Campaign

Visit:

http://www.poboxes.com/Justice [Photos; Prison Address]
http://x74.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=716141694
http://hometown.aol.com/FreeBarry1/index.html
http://www.bigfoot.com/~human_rights

As a goodwill gesture, please send Barry a message of
encouragement or solidarity; he would welcome pen friends.

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AASP


For Itineraries, Application & Cost, Visit:

http://www.earthcorp.com/JOURNEYS

http://justice1.freeyellow.com/JOURNEY.html

    Browse the African PHOTO GALLERY at above sites
    Links to 100's of brilliant photos depicting African life

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    AFRICA, BRAZIL & CUBA

    Receive Academic Credit

29 ROOTS Educational Trips Planned for 2001 & 2002

    Multi-disciplinary: Each Trip has its own Academic Theme

Sponsored by the African American Studies Program, Inc.
    A NON-PROFIT Educational Organization

    Celebrating 22 years of excellence

COUNTRIES:

    Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, South Africa, Egypt,
    Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, The Gambia,
    Madagascar, Cameroon, Mozambique, Namibia

    Also, Brazil & Cuba


Orientation & Departure - New York City


2 New Trips have just been added (find descriptions below):

    1]  Cuba: Race & Culture, Jun 1 to Jun 11

    2]  Egypt: Ancient Black Society, Aug 5 to Aug 19

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    RECEIVING THE NEW DESCRIPTIVE CATALOG

NOTE: It is necessary to PHONE for the AASP descriptive Catalog

Phone: 773-667-1285; FAX: 773-684-6967

Or, send your full mailing address plus PHONE NUMBER to
Prof. Harold Rogers, at (both):

Email:  Hrogers@ccc.edu, ABC@starmail.com

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    APPLICATION

Browse the schedule of trips and print out the application at:

http://www.earthcorp.com/JOURNEYS

http://justice1.freeyellow.com/JOURNEY.html

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WHO CAN APPLY?

  Participation is open to academics, professionals, students,
  non-students, persons with skills, current and future   community
leaders, and interested others.

  All are welcome.  Applications are now being accepted.

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INTRO

Momentum for change has reached new levels, such that the
peoples and societies of Africa, Brazil and Cuba are now akin
to a MOVING TRAIN, and one that is rapidly accelerating.

This is an express line.  It will not stop for us to get on
board. We will have to jump on.

The AASP Educational/Travel Program is designed to offer
participants a breadth of exposure and to help them formulate
those questions necessary for critical thinking and analysis,
in preparation for playing an active role in fostering global
cooperation, mutual economic development and a climate
of justice.

We hope to push the scope of human thinking and action
beyond the confines of national borders, political systems,
race, etc.

This program is the required homework for personal growth and
for leadership in the 21st Century.

We hope you will join us.

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Professor Harold Rogers
President
African American Studies Program
PO Box 497327
Chicago, Ill 60649

Ph: 773-667-1285
FX: 773-684-6967

Email: HRogers@ccc.edu, ABC@starmail.com

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ACTIVITIES, SITES & SIGHTS:
  (varying by program)

    Urban centers; rural villages; cultural and historical
    sites; geographic and natural landmarks; wildlife
    reserves and game parks; boat trips; dances; explore
    traditional life, linguistic and ethnic diversity;
    experience a unique blend of human warmth, vitality
    of spirit, and determination; leave the beaten
    path to see, feel and appreciate what few tourists ever
    would or could.

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Two (2) Example Programs

**  Cuba: Race & Culture, Jun 1 to Jun 11

Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Pinar del Rio or Trininad, Varadero.

Limited to 20 people.  Cost will be between $1600 & $2000.
Requires a refundable $150 deposit before March

Special trip designed for those interested in developments
in Cuba since the 1959 revolution.

We will go to hospitals, educational institutions,
private homes, CDR meetings, lectures on race and culture,
city tours, museums on Afro-Cuban culture, universities,
and dance performances.

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**  Egypt: Ancient Black Society, Aug 5 to Aug 19

This trip will study ancient Egypt from 4000 BC
to the end of the period of the Pharoahs.  Our purpose is
to study an African society which is the foundation of
civilization in the world.  In Egypt, we will take a 3
night boat cruise on the Nile in Nubia (southern Egypt),
and we will go to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and to
Mt. Sinai in the Sinai.  All trips outside of Cairo are
full board.  During our stay in Egypt, there will be home
visits, visits to museums, city tours, lectures on ancient
Egypt, village trips, plus a meeting with African Americans
living in Egypt and with the US Government.

This program is limited to 25 people.  Requires a $150
non-refundable deposit before April 15, 2001.  The cost of
the trip from New York City is $3600 (double occupancy --
$350 extra for single).

Phone and speak personally with Prof. Rogers if you have
questions or concerns ( PH: 773-667-1285; AASP@onebox.com )


ALL ARE WELCOME !!


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New Free List

Receive notices about opportunities by Email

Study Abroad - Internships - Travel/Study - Jobs (Volunteer & Paid)

Receive announcements by Email on various opportunities, especially in
Africa, in the African Diaspora and in the "Third World."

To JOIN the List, send your request to:

Africa-Brazil-Cuba-SUBscribe@egroups.com

and be sure to reply to the CONFIRM REQUEST when it arrives moments
later.


RESOURCE FILES
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For information on Travel/Study/Work (Volunteer & Paid) opportunities,
please the RESOURCE FILES at:

http://www.egroups.com/files/VOLU-Volunteers
http://justice1.freeyellow.com/OPPORTUNITIES.html
http://www.volu.org  (voluntary projects in Ghana)

Also,

http://www.bigfoot.com/~VolunteerProjects
http://www.comports.com/AfricaVolunteers

Please help with a Human Rights case; visit:

     http://www.poboxes.com/Justice [Photos; Prison Address]
     http://x74.deja.com/getdoc.xp?AN=716141694
     http://hometown.aol.com/FreeBarry1/index.html


African Photo Gallery
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Browse 100's of African photos linked at:

http://justice1.freeyellow.com/page2.html

W E L C O M E   !!

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Other lists to join; send your request to:


Ghana-PANAFEST-Festival-SUBscribe@egroups.com

VOLU-Volunteers-SUBscribe@egroups.com

AricaWorld-SUBscribe@egroups.com

JusticeWatch-SUBscribe@egroups.com

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