MD – Govnr’s African Affairs Commssn to Host Community Summit – August 3rd

File Photo – Gov. Martin O’Malley
Baltimore, Maryland
Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives

July 15, 2013

Governor Martin O’Malley’s Commission on African Affairs will host a Community Summit on Saturday August 3rd at the Montgomery County Eastern Regional Services Center in Silver Spring. The summit will address a wide range of subjects affecting African immigrants in the state including immigration, education, and health care.

The summit is appropriately timed since it follows President Obama’s recent successful trip to Senegal, Tanzania and South Africa (June 27 – July 2), during which he announced Power Africa, a $7billion power initiative for Africa, and the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders which will bring more than 500 young African leaders to the United States each year for leadership training and mentoring.

In 2011, the Governor’s Commission hosted the inaugural African Summit attended by representatives of President Obama’s administration, embassy officials and high ranking Maryland officials. The August 3rd summit is open to the public, community members, churches, leaders and organizations with interest in the African Diaspora community.

On May 14, 2009 Governor O’Malley signed an executive order to establish the Governor’s Commission on African Affairs to effectively address the concerns of the African community.

“Diversity is one of Maryland’s greatest strengths. For this reason I believe it is important to recognize the African community which plays a vital role in moving the State forward. By identifying and addressing issues in the African Diaspora, I am confident that this Commission will help strengthen and grow our One Maryland.”

Gov. Martin O’Malley

Additional details and registration information is available at this link. http://african.maryland.gov/summit.html

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