On
Sunday, October 14, 2012, the Julius K. Nyerere Commemoration committee will
convene its 5th Annual program commemorating the life and work of
Julius Kambarage Nyerere at Howard University Medical School auditorium in the
500 block of Bryant Street, NW, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. The Tanzanian Ambassador Her Excellency
Manaidi Maajar was a featured guest at the 2010 program and has been invited to
address the commemoration again this year.
Invitations have also been extended to fabulous drummers Ngoma Na
Rafiki, as well as the inspirational Maryland Taratibu Youth Association who gave
an outstanding performance last year. Invited
speakers include, among others, Dr. John Rutayuga of Ukimwi Orphans Assistance,
Dr. Walda Katz Fishman of Howard University, Dr. Baruch of Everlasting Life
Health Complex, Wisson West of Serengeti Gallery, and Jessica and Amos Mushala
of S.H.I.N.A. Inc. to M.C. the program. Also
featured will be a Tanzanian-style auction of African art, and for the 4th
year in a row be catered by Caroline’s Kitchen.
Who
was Julius Kambarage Nyerere and why should we honor his life and work? Simply put, he was a man who built a
political career fighting poverty, ignorance and disease – and winning. This program was begun by local activist and
admirer Rick Tingling-Clemmons in collaboration with a number of Tanzanians to
commemorate the life and work of Julius Nyerere, the first President of
Tanzania, who was a visionary leader.
This kind, astute, dedicated educator led his nation to adopt Swahili as
a national language and embraced the title Mwalimu, which means teacher in
Swahili. Nyerere implemented Ujamaa –
Swahili for collective work and responsibility.
He authored several books; was a tactician and a pan-Africanist who
materially supported many of his fellow African nations’ liberation movements.
Commemorating
his life should be seen as one of the keys to help unlock the miseries of
today’s woes as we continue the fight against poverty, ignorance and disease
the world over.
We
encourage you to attend this family-friendly life-affirming event.
For more information, contact Rick Tingling-Clemmons at mirico5@aol.com or 202.388.1111
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