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
Alert - 5th Annual Julius Nyerere Commemoration program flyer and invite!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Howard University Medical School
520 W Street, NW Washington, DC
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Drumming by Ngoma Na Rafiki (invited)
Welcome - Davene White, Howard University Nursing School
Mistress of Ceremonies Jessica Mushala, S.H.I.N.A. Inc.
Anna Mwalagho, Vocalist & Spoken Word Artist
Wisson West, Serengeti Gallery
Jerome Peloquin, Microventure Support
Miriam Muhammad, Bahari Creations
Fred H. Brooks, Esq
Leoni Leo Next Generation, Youth Performance Troupe
Dr. Baruch ben-Yehuda, Everlasting Life
Dr. John Rutayuga, Ukimwi Orphans Assistance
Michele Tingling-Clemmons, JKN Commemoration
Anna Mwalagho, Vocalist & Spoken Word Artist
Closing Remarks - Rick Tingling-Clemmons, Julius K. Nyerere Commemoration Organizing Committee
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 Rick Tingling-Clemmons and daughter-in-law Leticia Nyerere, MP, 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
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