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AFRICAN DIASPORA NETWORK


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

         Bulletin of Opportunities & Human Rights Issues

         The Eve of the Third Millennium


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Below, please find details on:


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-  ROOTS Journeys to Africa~Cuba~Brazil (Dec-Feb-July-Aug)
         For scholars, students and others

   To receive the application & general info by E-mail, 
         pls send a message to:

         ABC@starmail.com, hrogers@ccc.edu

            with "Send Application & Catalog" in the Subject

        [Note: to receive the descriptive Catalog, 
        include your name & full mailing address, plus phone]


   Go to:  http://www.earthcorp.com/JOURNEYS
   

   Or phone: 773-667-1285 (details below)

             

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C O N F E R E N C E

 
-  AFRICA: Distance Education, Info Technology, Computer Literacy
         CALL for Abstracts, Papers, Moderators ~ Accra, June 2000

         Dr. Osei Darkwa, Conference Organizer 
              dakrwa@uic.edu

         http://www.ghaclad.org/

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-  HUMAN RIGHTS: Update on the case of Barry  B r a i m a h, 
         African American tourist given a virtual "death sentence" 
         -- condemned to 18 years in French prison with no
               right to appeal

        A litany of Human Rights violations

        http://members.aol.com/FreeBarry1/index.html
        http://www.poboxes.com/JUSTICE


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-  LEADS / TIPS - volunteering, jobs, education, special projects



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-  African Universities 

     Opportunities for study, teaching & research



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-  Join the African DIASPORA Info Network
         Receive E-mail announcements re: opportunities, jobs, 
              placements, events, conferences, research, internships


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     ROOTS Journeys to Africa~Cuba~Brazil

     Departing Dec, Feb, July, Aug



Please help share, forward this info.

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AASP
Non-Profit Educational Organization


Diasporan Programs to:

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A F R I C A   ~   B R A Z I L   ~   C U B A
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    Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia
    Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, The Gambia, Madagascar
    Cameroon, Mozambique, Namibia, Brazil, Cuba

Earn Academic Credit

Sponsored by:

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM
Prof. Harold Rogers, President 

PO Box 497327
Chicago, Ill 60649-7327

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

HRogers@ccc.edu
ABC@starmail.com

Go to:   
        http://www.earthcorp.com/journeyS
        http://www.freeyellow.com/members3/justice1/journey.html


NEW DESCRIPTIVE 2-YR AASP CATALOG

Contains countries, program descriptions, itineraries, 
dates, daily events, activities, fees & application.  Also, found
at Website.

It is recommended that you PHONE for your own copy of
the AASP Catalog, covering 2 years:  2000 & 2001

Or, E-Mail your full mailing address plus PHONE number to 
Prof. Harold Rogers, at both:  

               HRogers@ccc.edu, ABC@starmail.com


ORIENTATION MEETINGS, just before departure, will be
     held in NY, Miami, or Chicago. 

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2-YR SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS 

Schedule for ROOTS Journeys to Africa (from $1280,
        each program is priced differently)
For the years 1999, 2000 and 2001

        99 = 1999
        00 = 2000
        01 = 2001

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Black History Month Special To Senegal ($1280)

Feb 6-13, 00                  Feb 4-11, 01
Feb 20-27, 00                 Feb 18-25, 01
    
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Senegal Special (with The Gambia, optional)

Dec 26-Jan 2, 99-00               
Aug 5-12, 00                  Aug 4-11, 01
Dec 26-Jan 2, 00-01           Dec 23-30, 01

If interested in participating in the December 1999 Program to
Senegal (departing in about 5 weeks: Dec 26-Jan 2, 99-00), 
please PHONE 773-667-1285
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ROOTS - Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana 

Aug 5-19, 00                  Aug 4-18, 01
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Find the prices posted at 
         http://www.earthcorp.com/journeyS
and in the new Catalog, obtainable from Prof. Rogers 

           - schedule continued midway down -

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   A f r i c a  -  B r a z i l  -  C u b a   P r o g r a m s

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AASP
   EDUCATIONAL / TRAVEL Program to AFRICA-BRAZIL-CUBA
              
   Offers an intense immersion in and exposure to traditional
   and modern life, a unique educational experience that is
   both career-enhancing and profoundly personal and
   relevant in our Global Village.

SELECT from among several different travel itineraries,
   program themes, and dates year round.

WHEN TO
    APPLY?

    We are now accepting applications.  Programs fill up
    fast.  Many are nearly sold out before our Catalog is 
    published.

COUNTRIES:

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

ACTIVITIES
  & SITES:

    Urban centers; rural villages; cultural and historical
    sites; geographic and natural landmarks; 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.

DURATION:

    Programs range from 1 week to 3 weeks, beginning
    variously in December, February, July & August.

    Special programs with particular themes may be arranged.

COST:

    Fees start at $1280  - we believe the lowest price
    anywhere for a program of this scope; includes travel,
    accommodations, breakfast & full daily program led by
    Prof. Rogers and colleagues.

ACADEMIC
 CREDIT:

   Students are encouraged to arrange with their schools, under
   Independent Study or under supervision of a faculty advisor,
   to earn academic credit -- typically from  7 to 12 units.

   Also, separately, you may earn 3 units (grad or undergrad
   level) through AASP's own university affiliation

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.

HOW TO
RAI$E
THE FUND$

   See the discussion at the Website: 

          http://www.earthcorp.com/journeyS
          (go to bottom of the 2nd Web page)

   Virtually ALL who attempt to raise the funds,
   do succeed.  There is a plethora of 
   organizations, businesses, clubs, programs, 
   charities, foundations, special funds and religious
   groups, as well as individuals, that -- if 
   approached -- would likely be MOST willing 
   to contribute to your journey.

   Enthusiasm, persistence and follow through are 
   essential on your part -- as well as NOT fearing
   rejection.

   AASP is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and 
   contributions made to AASP on your behalf -- from
   individuals or businesses -- are tax-deductible to 
   the fullest extent that the law permits.

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Dear Prospective Participants:

The African American Studies Program,
formerly known as the African American
Heritage Studies Program, is proud
for the 20th year to offer our
Educational/Travel programs to
Africa, Brazil and Cuba, for the 
years 2000 and 2001.

For the next two years we have added more
tours (e.g., CROSS AFRICA: West-East-North)
and have expanded the programs of some of
our traditional educational tours.

The African Diaspora is exciting and we 
welcome you to join us.

Sincerely,

Professor Harold Rogers
President

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Here are the programs, dates and starting cost based on double occupancy 
(triple for the Feb./Senegal-ROOTS special).  Prices, itineraries, daily 
activities & planned events are in the new Catalog, and much
info is posted at the Website.

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Black History Month Special To Senegal ($1280)

Feb 6-13, 00                  Feb 4-11, 01
Feb 20-27, 00                 Feb 18-25, 01


Senegal Special (The Gambia, optional)

Dec 26-Jan 2, 99-00               
Aug 5-12, 00                  Aug 4-11, 01
Dec 26-Jan 2, 00-01           Dec 23-30, 01

If interested in participating in the December 1999 Program to
Senegal (departing in about 5 weeks: Dec 26-Jan 2, 99-00), 
please PHONE 773-667-1285


ROOTS - Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana 

Aug 5-19, 00                  Aug 4-18, 01


Historical Egypt 

Aug 6-20, 00                  Aug 5-19, 01


Ancient & Future Societies
     Senegal, Mali, South Africa

Aug 5-27, 00                  Aug 4-26, 01


Cairo to Johannesburg
     Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa

July 14-Aug 1, 00             July 13-July 31, 01


Brazil to South Africa; Zimbabwe, optional 

July 15-Aug 3, 00             July 14-Aug 2, 01

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While open to everyone, the Ancient & Future Societies,
Cairo-Joberg, Brazil-South Africa-Zimbabwe,
New Societies, African Influence in the Diaspora,
and Art in Mali, Ghana & Cameroun trips are especially 
aimed at those sticken by wanderlust and an 
insatiable hunger for adventure and learning.

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Other Trips for the years 2000 & 2001


African Influence in the Diaspora--Cuba and Brazil

July 15-Aug 9, 00             July 14-Aug 8, 01 


African Roots in Cuba 

Aug 14-25, 00                 Aug 13-24, 01 


Art in Mali, Ghana & Cameroun 

July 15-31, 00                July 14-30, 01 


New Societies - South Africa, Mozambique & Namibia 

July 22-Aug 8, 00            July 21-Aug 7, 01

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CROSS AFRICA (West-East-North)
"Different" Trip for Special People

Senegal, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia & Egypt with a
possible optional week in Europe 

Dates are July 8-30, 00; July 7-29, 01

Each year, we have special trips aimed at (but not
limited to) those who have traveled extensively
or who have traveled with us on previous trips. 

Like the programs mentioned above, this trip is open to 
anyone, but is structured for those who are driven by
wanderlust and a hunger for adventure and learning.

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OBTAINING THE CATALOG & ALL INFO

It is recommended that you PHONE for your own copy of
the AASP Catalog, covering 2 years:  2000 & 2001

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

Or, E-Mail your full mailing address plus PHONE number to 
Prof. Harold Rogers, at both:  

          HRogers@ccc.edu, ABC@starmail.com

Please go to:   

        http://www.earthcorp.com/journeyS
        http://www.freeyellow.com/members3/justice1/journey.html


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Distance Education, Info Technology, Computer Literacy


CALL FOR ABSTRACTS, PAPERS, etc.

2000 Int'l CONFERENCE ON DISTANCE LEARNING & 
    COMPUTER LITERACY IN AFRICA - Accra, Ghana
DISTANCE EDUCATION MISSION TO GHANA
    To convene in June and July 2000 (dates now fixed, go to site)

If you would like to participate, but have not yet made
plans, please contact the chief organizer:

     Dr. Osei Darkwa (darkwa@uic.edu)

Or, join the GhaCLAD E-mail discussion list for planners, 
organizers and volunteers.  Send a blank msg or any msg
to:  GhaCLAD-discussion@eGroups.com
and reply to the CONFIRM Request when it arrives moments
later.  You will then be added.

ALL are invited to the Conference.  Students (grad and
undergrad) are encouraged to arrange to earn academic credit
from their respective campuses, under Independent Study.

Info on discounted airfare will be posted to the GhaCLAD list.

Go to the ghaclad website 

      http://www.ghaclad.org


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Human Rights Issue: Case of Barry  B R A I M A H

A Virtual Death Sentence for an American Tourist

Please go to the Justice site to learn about the case of an African
American tourist who was 1) wrongfully arrested on arrival in
France in 1994 (without the American Embassy being notified 
as required by Vienna Convention consular accords, and 
effectively without legal counsel during his first 7 months 
of incarceration), 2) held 2 years without trial or bail 
or opportunity to defend himself, and finally 3) subjected 
to an inquisitorial process (wherein his defense could cross 
examine neither witnesses nor evidence, directly) and 
condemned to 18 years in French prison with no right to 
appeal:

   http://www.poboxes.com/JUSTICE  <-sample appeals, update
   http://www.egroups.com/group/BARRY  <-prison letters
   http://members.aol.com/FreeBarry1/index.html  <-main site


Guilt by Association - No Presumption of Innocense

Evidence supports Barry's claim that he did not know that the 
person he was referred to in France for help with lodging, was
in fact under surveillance for suspicion of trafficking.  Still 
a young man, Barry would be nearly 50 years old if he survived to
be released in the year 2012.

Barry was arrested, even though a) nothing whatsoever illegal 
was found on him or in his belongings, b) he has no history of 
involvement in drugs or anything illicit, and c) he has no 
police or arrest record of any kind.  Moreover, he neither 
drinks nor smokes, and -- as both athlete and scholar -- has 
tried all his life to serve as a model for youth.

Tragic errors ARE committed, and they are hard to UNDO.


Join the Justice List 

To stay abreast of new developments in this case, and to 
explore ways that we in the international community
may be able to help, please join the Justice List.
Send a BLANK E-mail or ANY msg to:  Justice@comports.com

Be sure to reply to the CONFIRM Request when it arrives, 
moments later.


Helping to Keep Barry Alive

Barry's next birthday will mark his 7th passed behind 
French bars.  

You are encouraged to write to this American Human Rights 
prisoner by posting a msg for him at the above site.  
We will print it out and airmail it to him.  Or, obtain
from the Justice site his prison address in France and 
write to him directly.  Deplorable prison conditions 
and malnutrition fuel alarming levels of depression and 
suicide among the prison inmates in France.  

A msg of encouragement or goodwill sent to Barry would
be most welcome by Barry, without doubt.

Please also take the time to send a letter of appeal to 
French President Jacques Chirac, in support of Barry's 
"demande de grace" (request for clemency or a 
presidential pardon).  Chirac's address, along with 
sample letters of appeal and copious case details, 
can be found at the Justice site.

For instant info by autoresponder, 
please send an E-Mail to:

     justice1-info@autoresponder.freeyellow.com


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LEADS / TIPS - volunteering, jobs, education, special projects


Pls find a long list of orgs & progs offering volunteer
     & internship opptys at:

     http://x10.dejanews.com/getdoc.xp?AN=414548873
     http://www.comports.com/AfricaVolunteers

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS -- Africa-related;�unusual opportunities 
     http://www.afsc.org/qic/volXVI.htm
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INTERNSHIPS - Africa, USA & elsewhere
     http://www.afsc.org/qic/volVII.htm

Find copious lists of USA job openings in education &
     research at:

     http://tikkun.ed.asu.edu/~jobs/joblinks.html

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) job-listings 
     site:

     http://www.edonline.com/cq/hbcu/

For links to Job Banks and Resources, go to:

     http://www.comports.com/JobsInfo

For links to Fellowship & Scholarship Resources,
     Opportunities, go to:

     http://www.comports.com/BlackScholars
     http://www.rams.com/srn/

Wildnet-Africa: Wildlife & Ecology Jobs Offered
     Managers, researchers, research assistants, 
     rangers, guides, rehabilitators, etc

http://www.wildnetafrica.com/jobspot/wildlife_jobs_offered.html

Worldwide Classroom
Sites with lists of int'l programs and opportunities
     of all kinds:

     http://www.worldwide.edu
     http://www.studyabroad.com
     http://www.internships.com

Volunteer (Missionary) work
Over 1000 global missions volunteer opportunities with 
Christian organizations.

     http://www.globalmission.org/go.htm
     http://x10.dejanews.com/getdoc.xp?AN=414548873
     http://www.afsc.org/qic/volVII.htm

Michigan State University site (MUST VISIT):� 
     http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/volteer.htm� (MANY listings)
     http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA / UPENN site (MUST VISIT):

     Compendious listings of programs &
     organizations that impact the Diaspora:
�
Begin at: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/AS.html
�
     For SEARCH Queries: Go to
     http://www.sas.upenn.edu/Search/AS-search.html
�
     Africa: Relief Work & Conflict
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/About_African/ww_ngo.html


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A f r i c a n
U n i v e r s i t i e s   (a small random sample)


Excellent opportunities exist to do undergraduate or graduate
studies, or to do research, at an African university. Excellent
possibilities also exist for faculty to teach in African
universities.

Living and studying, or working, in Africa would be an experience
without equal.

Below, find Web pages that give information on a sample of African
universities.  Contact these institutions directly about
opportunities to attend, or teach, or do research.  Obtain
additional info from embassies and cultural attache offices, and
from the reference librarian, and from the campus African Studies
Department.  Information can also be obtained on
the Web at the Home Pages of specific African countries.

You are strongly encouraged to contact your department or the
international education program at your university -- or your
faculty advisor -- to arrange participation in an exchange
program with an African university.  If there is not an existing
exchange program, urge your department or university to begin one,
with you as its first "ambassador;" or make contact with an African
university, and initiate an exchange program, yourself.

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o  Addis Ababa University - Information about Addis Ababa University-
Ethiopia, the page orginates from Indiana University.

     http://www.cs.indiana.edu/hyplan/dmulholl/ethiopia/aau_home.html

o  African Universities: South Africa & Zambia List of universities from
South Africa and Zambia.

     http://www.artsci.wustl.edu/~jrdorkin/africa.html

o  African Virtual University - The mission of AVU is to use the power
of modern information technologies to increase access to educational
resources throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of the AVU is to
build world-class degree programs that support economic development by
educating and training world-class scientists, technicians, engineers,
business managers, health care providers, and other professionals. The
AVU is a project of the World Bank, headquartered in Washington, DC.

     http://www.avu.org/

o  African Virtual University (Etienne Baranshamaje) - The concept of
the African Virtual University (AVU) project, will be the first of its
kind in terms of providing an appropriate response to the challenge
posed by the urgent necessity to bring a large number of well-trained
African scientists, technicians, engineers, business managers and
employees, to the African setting.

     http://www.worldbank.org/aftdr/connect/tech/default.htm

o  Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal
Information about Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal.

     http://www.ucad.sn/

o  Egyptian Universities Network (EUN) - The Egyptian Universities
Network (EUN) acts as the Internet Service Provider since 1993,
concentrating mainly on the Egyptian Universities and the education
sector. EUN connects all the Egyptian Universities, the Azhar University
and the American University in Cairo. EUN also connects academic and
research centers and institutes as well as other governmental and non
governmental organizations.

     http://www.frcu.eun.eg/

o  Informatics Centre of the Eduardo Mondlane University - Mozambique
This page aims to provide access to information about Informatics Centre
of the Eduardo Mondlane University (CIUEM), the UEM and about Mozambique
in general.

     http://www.uga.edu/~aflang/

o  Makerere University, Uganda Makerere - was founded as a technical
school in 1922, and attained full university status in 1970. The
University consists of eleven faculties and six institutes.The
University also operates a Library, an Environment Research Center, a
Center for Continuing Education and an Economic Policy Research Center.

     http://www.muk.ac.ug/

o  The National University of Lesotho - NUL mission is to prepare to
enter the next millennium, to foster an environment suited for the
pursuit of relevant quality teaching and research using, inter alia the
facilitative tools available in information technology so that the
fruits of this quality teaching and research provide the basis for
national capacity building meant to permeate the entire fabric of our
society, and rural equally.

     http://www.nul.ls/

o  University of Asmara - Information about Asmara University- Eritrea,
the page orginates from Standord University.

     http://diglib.stanford.edu/dehai/www/auhome/

o  University of Mauritius - The University of Mauritius Ordinance No.
39 of 1965 defined the objects of the University, established the
Provisional Council as the Supreme body in which were vested all the
assets and property of the University and regulated its financial and
other administrative functions.

     http://www.uom.ac.mu/Home_Page/Index.html

o  University of South Africa (UNISA) - Information about links to other
WWW servers and FTP sites in South Africa. Information about the
University of South Africa (UNISA) and courses offered.

     http://www.unisa.ac.za/

o  University of Tanzania - Established in 1970, UDSM is the first
University in Tanzania. The University has some 3500 undergraduates and
some 200 graduates.

     http://www.udsm.ac.tz/

o  University of Zambia - The University began with three Schools:
Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences - but as
facilities developed and needs were recognised new Schools were added:
Law (1967), Engineering (1969), Medicine (1970), Agricultural Sciences
(1971), Mines (1973), Business and Industrial Studies (1978, at Ndola
Campus), Environmental Studies (1981, at Ndola Campus), and Veterinary
Medicine (1983).

     http://www.unza.zm/

o  Eastern Washington Univ & Cape Coast Univ - Ghana Information on
University Development Linkages Project between Eastern Washington
University and the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, West Africa,
sponsored by the Agency for International Development.

     http://cehd.ewu.edu/cehd/faculty/ntodd/GhanaUDLP/home.html

o  Resources on South African Higher Education Information on South
African higher education institutions and organizations plus resources
on higher education transformation, partnerships, and study abroad.

     http://www.isp.msu.edu/AfricanStudies/SAHiEdcn.htm

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Source:

Vast information network pertaining to African & opportunities

   http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/volteer.htm� 
   http://www.isp.msu.edu/ncsa/

   http://www.muk.ac.ug/
   http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/About_African/WWW_Links.html

For additional resources, go to:

   http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/

Research, Funding & Work in Afirca

   http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Grants/menu_Grants.html
   http://www.matrix.msu.edu/jobs/
   http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/afrst/joblinks.html

For info on Africa-related E-mail discussion lists, such as H-Africa
        and NuAfrica, go to:

   http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/email.html

The Electronic Technology Group list:

    http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/ASA/etg_missn.html


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Join the AFRICAN DIASPORA INFO NETWORK

To receive future E-mail announcements on 
jobs, internships, volunteer positions, 
conferences, events, festivals and news, 
you are invited to join the African Diaspora
Info Network.  

Send a BLANK msg (or ANY msg) to:

    African Diaspora Network : AfricaWorld@comports.com

and reply to the CONFIRM request when it arrives
a few moments later.  You will then be added.

Thank you,

Cecil Washington, Jr.
Moderator
UC Berkeley / Oberlin College

E-Mail:  International_Program@Juno.com

Toll-free:  1-888-830-5749  xt 1911