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metroAfrican is an online journal covering Metro Denver’s African Communities. We spotlight cultural events, venues, organizations and businesses important to Africans in Denver, and profile notable individuals making a difference in the community.
Our goal is to connect Africans living in the Denver area and highlight the cultural contributions Africans are making in our city.
We are always looking for interesting stories, so if you have story ideas, or you would like to write for metroAfrican, please drop us an email at metroafrican@gmail.com.
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Always impressed by this expansive website. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Hello,
I would like to annouce this event. I hope you are able attend and spread the word.
Thanks,
Ghada Kanafani Elturk
Boulder Public Libray
Boulder Public Library presents
Yohannes Gebregeorgis, Founder and Executive Director of Ethiopia Reads.
Mr. Gebregeorgis will speak about his continuing efforts to establish children's libraries in Ethiopia. To date, his organization has set up over 40 school library partnerships, six Donkey Mobile Libraries and two public children's libraries.
In 2008, he was chosen as a Top 10 CNN Hero. He is currently in Denver to receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Regis University.
Canyon Theater
1001 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, Co 80302
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7 p.m.
Contact:
Ghada Elturk elturkg@boulderlibrary.org 303-441-4941
Fantastic! Thanks for letting us know. This event is now on our calendar.
Bravoo
African festival July 31st,2011 vendors are welcome
This is my first time seeing this websight. I was looking up Mrs Naadu Mills of Ghana and discovered you. I and AIM foundation of Ghana a US mission group sponsor the Wechiau Girls Conference. A conference that is held in august to motivate, and educate 600 to 700 young girls in northern upper west region. The conference emphasizes education,health ( registered 150 girls for health care if they came to the conference), physical Ed. Music cultural exchange and arts and crafts. The girls are served 3 meals a day. This past august was the fifth year in operation. The girls are also given polo shirt, under garments, flip flops, backpacks, eating utensils, toothbrushes, tooth paste ,sanitary pads and blankets, jeans, and etc. the conference is a one week event
Wow! Love this!!
As the wife of an African American and the mother of an African American child I am constantly looking for ways to expose her to the richness of culture that Africa has to offer. Connecting with Denver area Africans is so exciting!! Thanks for making it that much easier for me to find out what is going on.
Hello Metro African!
I have an event to announce that I hope you will be able to attend and to promote on your website.
Elephant Energy, Eagle Energy, and Powermundo presents Colorado Lights the Earth
When: April 19th 2012 at 6:00pm
Where: Denver Green Spaces (1368 26th Street Denver, CO 80205)
What: Through this event, Elephant Energy, Eagle Energy and Powermundo will promote Colorado’s role in the clean energy economy throughout the world, and will celebrate Earth Day. The event, held at Denver Green Spaces on Thursday, April 19th, will attract over 250 supporters, and will feature live music as well as food from Africa, South America and Indian Country. Former Governor Bill Ritter will also be on hand to speak about his time in Zambia in the 1980s and the importance of light in rural communities. Here is more information about all three Denver-based organizations:
If you're interested in attending, please rsvp using the following link: http://elephantenergy.givezooks.com/events/colorado-lights-the-earth
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you there.
The ASA 107th Annual Meeting will be held August 17-20, 2012 at the Colorado Convention Center. We are seeking some local minority vendors to participate in our marketplace. The cost to exhibit is complimentary and we are not seeking any portion of profits made. We would like to give the local vendors some exposure to our attendees during session hours. Click the following link, http://www.asanet.cgx.com/, to view the floor plan. We will be located in Hall A. The marketplace will be inside the hall before the registration area. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.