The Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Foreign Policy Library, which opened in August 1993, has been the centerpiece of TransAfrica Forum's landmark building in Washington's Dupont Circle embassy section and has been used by foreign policy experts, students, educators, and the public. Dedicated to the memory of tennis champion Arthur Ashe, a member of TransAfrica Forum's Board of Directors, the Ashe Library is the only African American library focused on U.S. foreign policy towards Africa and the Caribbean. The library houses more than 4,000 works written in English, more than half of which were published in the last ten years. Materials written in other languages will be added in the future. Presentations...
The Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Foreign Policy Library, which opened in August 1993, has been the centerpiece of TransAfrica Forum's landmark building in Washington's Dupont Circle embassy section and has been used by foreign policy experts, students, educators, and the public. Dedicated to the memory of tennis champion Arthur Ashe, a member of TransAfrica Forum's Board of Directors, the Ashe Library is the only African American library focused on U.S. foreign policy towards Africa and the Caribbean. The library houses more than 4,000 works written in English, more than half of which were published in the last ten years. Materials written in other languages will be added in the future. Presentations about the African World at the library include vocal and instrumental music, art, craft exhibits, ethnic foods, and talks about the cultures of countries such as Zambia, Haiti, and Ghana. Talks about women of Africa are always well-received. The library Director is Satia Marshall Orange; Kim Saddon is the Library Technician, and Deborah Harrod is receptionist. Mwiza Munchali, Information Specialist, serves as the liaison for TransAfrica Forum issues, including to news media.
