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blackprogress.net - The Black Progress Network African Leadership & Progress Briefs New Addressing Africa’s Humiliation: 'Brain Gain'/'Brain Circulation' Diaspora Networks for African Progress New After the 2005 G8 and UN Summits: Independent, High-Impact Information Infrastructures and Networks for Transparency and Accountability in African Countries Leadership & Governance Capacity Building in African Countries: Why and How Well-Off and Accomplished Africans, Especially "Brain Drain" Africans, Should Proactively Take Charge of Fostering African Progress New The World Bank, Corruption, and Governance in Africa  . Brain Drain, Brain Gain, Brain Circulation, Diaspora Africans, and Capacity Building in Africa  . Africa & the G8 - 2005 G8 Summit - Reports, Commentaries, Analyses Africa-related Events in the Washington, DC Metro Area Policy . Politics . Business . Trade . Finance . Civil Society Arts . Culture . 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Weekly radio magazine showcasing Africa and the Diaspora. Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:00pm "On Africa" - WHUT-TV - TV32 (Howard University) - Schedules Wednesdays, 10pm-2am: Open Mike Poetry Night. Harambe African Cafe. 1771 U St. NW, Washington, DC. 202-332-6435 Fridays & Saturdays: International Caribbean African Nite. Kili's Kafé & Lounge. 2009 8th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 The following organizations' Events Pages provide listings of other events that may not be listed here: Africa Action - Events Calendar afrikafé - Events National Geographic Live! TransAfrica Forum - Community Events Young African Professionals Network Tuesday, August 1, 2006. 7:15 PM CinemAFRICA presents The Widow. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. 301.495.6720. 301.495.6777 Fax. For tickets... http://www.afi.com/silver/new/nowplaying/2006/v3i4/cinemafrica.aspx. Trailers? Visit www.24-7africa.com. Email at info@xxivviiafrica.com or Call 301-332-2918 to talk directly. Friday, August 4, 2006. 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM Jazz for Peace. A Global Healthcare Public Foundation - www.aglobalhf.org. To increase community awareness about the effect of HIV/AIDS on the African continent and to raise money in support of The Foundation’s mission to helping rural Sub-Saharan African communities scale up prevention interventions. Featured Guest: Rick DellaRatta. Cada Vez Restaurant, 1438 U Street, NW, Washington DC. www.cadavezonline.com Friday, August 4, 2006. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM afrikafé presents International First Friday featuring Kenyan Poet Anna Mwalagho (www.annamwalagho.com). Bossa Bistro & Lounge (Adams Morgan), 2463 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC. FREE; Cash Bar. Casual. Contact: events@afrikafe.com; No need to RSVP. Details: http://www.transafricaforum.org/communityevents.html#afrikfri Friday, August 4, 2006. Doors open at 7:00 PM Lagbaja Live in DC. Afterparty @ Mayorga in Silver Spring. The George Washington University Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC - www.lisner.org. Wednesday, August 9, 2006. 7:00 PM Strathmore Free Outdoor Concert Series - Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band Saturday, August 12, 2006. 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nigerian Youth Association of Maryland (NYA) Presents Naija Fest. Patterson Park, Eastern Avenue & Linwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD. For more information, visit: www.nyamaryland.org/Pages/flyer/NF_06.html Saturday, August 12, 2006. 7:00pm Miss Nigeria in America 2006. Tawes Theatre, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Sunday, August 27, 2006. 'Yoruba Acoustic Soul' Hits Washington DC. On August 27, 2006, a new chapter of the “Yoruba Acoustic Soul” begins when Ivy Records and UK’s BBE label recording artist, Siji and acoustic singer/songwriter and guitarist, KUKU reunite, this time joined by Sparlha Swa, a Jamaican born New York based singer/songwriter. 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