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.
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