MEDIA ADVISORY

2022 BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

INVITATION FOR MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES

WHAT: The African Union (AU) Mission to the United States of America (USA) in Washington DC will host an all-day virtual event to celebrate the Black History Month celebration for the year 2022. The celebration will showcase the rich history of the African Diaspora across the globe, and include panel discussions, history presentations, and a virtual art show.

WHEN: Saturday 26 February 2022

TIME: From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST

PLATFORM: The virtual event will be held through Zoom. Participants are invited to join the conversation through the Zoom meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/99461894304
And follow the conversation Livestream at this link:

2022 BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION - YouTube

Among others, the event will feature presentations and discussions which will bring together youths from the different regions of the continent and the Diaspora. The program will also include opening and closing remarks from diverse speakers who have been invited to address ways to involve Africa’s youth in the economic and cultural growth processes.

WHO: Organized under the leadership of H.E. Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze, Permanent Representative of the African Union to the U.S.A... The African Union will join the rest of the African communities in the Diaspora and the Diplomatic Corps to celebrate Black History Month.

WHY: The AU Mission to the USA is engaging the youth more than ever and seeking to tap into the energy and innovative ideas to help build “The Africa We Want.”
H.E Ambassador Suka-Mafudze is kindly inviting all the Africans in the continent and the Diaspora to attend the 2022 Black History Month Virtual Celebration on Saturday, February 26, 2022

Background:

The Black History Month celebration is being led by African Diaspora youth groups that come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. The event will highlight innovative concepts and ideas using current technology. This allows everyone who attends to connect with the spirit of Pan-Africanism around the world and build the momentum of African brotherhood and sisterhood.

One of the mandates of the AU is to engage African Diaspora. The specific goal for the AU through the Diaspora division is to build a global African family. This will ensure the participation of the African Diaspora in the integration of the development agenda for the Continent. Of particular importance is the AU Chairperson’s initiative for Africa’s youth development “One Million Youth.”
This event is open to the general public, for any questions please contact Ms. Josepha M. Musabyemariya Nelson who oversees the coordination of this event by email at Musabyemariyaj@africa-union.org or phone at 2023527221.

JOURNALISTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE AND COVER THE EVENT
Media contact:
Esther Azaa Tankou, Head of Information Division | Information and Communication Directorate | Tel: +251 9113611 85, | E-mail: yamboue@africa-union.org | African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

For further information please contact:

AFRICAN Union Representational Mission to the United States of America,
1640 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington DC. 20007 / Telephone: (202) 342 1100 / Fax: (202) 342 1114 / Email: Musabyemariyaj@africa-union.org

Information and Communication Directorate, African Union Commission I E-mail: DIC@africa-union.org
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