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MAY 2008 EVENTS

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Tuesday, May 13 2008. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Book Discussion -- When Things Fell Apart, State failure in late-century Africa. Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Thursday, May 15, 2008. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Film Screening & Reception: A Walk to Beautiful. Woodrow Wilson Center’s Dialogue, Global Health Initiative, and Africa Program

Saturday, May 17, 2008. 10am-3pm

The DC African Health and Empowerment Day. Reeves Center, 2000 14th St. N.W., Washington, DC. The DC Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (OAA) is hosting a health event to bring attention to the health, wellness, and medical needs that are unique to the African community in the District of Columbia. Contact Kim or Janet for more information at 202.574.6994.

May 18 - 25, 2008

Passport to Africa. Seven days of unique Africa-related events and activities. IDOA Entertainment.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

South African Film Festival. The Africa Program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Embassy of South Africa present South African Film Festival, a three-part summer film series.

Friday, May 30, 2008. 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Young African Professionals Network - May Networking Event.

Duke’s City Restaurant and Lounge, 1208 U Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. SPEAKERS: 1. Mr. Thomas R. Gibian, CEO, Emerging Capital Partners(ECP); 2. Ms. Ify Nwabukwu, Founder, The African Women’s Cancer Association (AWCAA).

JUNE 2008 EVENTS