A notice sent by fax about the upcoming Annual Dinner. Randall Robinson says the fast he began on April 12, on behalf of justice for the people of Haiti, has riveted media attention on the agonizing plight of the Haitian refugees. The 17th Annual Dinner is described as an expansion of the nationwide mobilization for Haiti. At the dinner, the African Freedom Award, TransAfrica's highest recognition, will be bestowed posthumously upon Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Actress Phylicia Rashad will host the affair, where 2,500 guests are expected, including diplomats, members of Congress, and other distinguished Americans. Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be the keynote speaker, and The Congressional Black...
A notice sent by fax about the upcoming Annual Dinner. Randall Robinson says the fast he began on April 12, on behalf of justice for the people of Haiti, has riveted media attention on the agonizing plight of the Haitian refugees. The 17th Annual Dinner is described as an expansion of the nationwide mobilization for Haiti. At the dinner, the African Freedom Award, TransAfrica's highest recognition, will be bestowed posthumously upon Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Actress Phylicia Rashad will host the affair, where 2,500 guests are expected, including diplomats, members of Congress, and other distinguished Americans. Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be the keynote speaker, and The Congressional Black Caucus will receive a special honorary award. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Foreign Policy Library and TransAfrica Forum, the tax-exempt educational affiliate of TransAfrica. On June 3, a Roundtable Discussion will follow TransAfrica's 13th Annual Foreign Policy Conference Luncheon, where President Aristide will speak. The enclosed newspaper ad and Robinson's fast are two of many actions we are using to mobilize Americans and build support in cities across the nation to end of plight of suffering Haitians. It is also fitting to look back to our many years of intensive struggle for freedom in South Africa. Crucial work on South Africa still lies ahead, and we are keenly aware that we still face severe crises in many other parts of Africa and the Caribbean.
