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CFA
The Constituency for Africa (CFA) was founded in 1990, whena group of concerned Africanists, interested citizens and Africa-focused organizations developed a strategy to build organizedsupport for Africa in the United States. CFA was charged witheducating the U.S. public about Africa and U.S. policy on
Africa; mobilizing an activist constituency for Africa; and fos-
tering cooperation among a broad-based coalition of American,African and international organizations, and individuals com-mitted to the progress and empowerment of Africa and Africanpeople. CFA is a non-partisan organization and its Board ofDirectors reflects some of the most talented and respected
voices on African affairs. For almost two decades, CFA hasworked to educate Americans about the critical challengesaffecting Africa, and to encourage a strong public and privatepartnership to address issues of concern to the continent. CFAhas been recognized as a major contributor toward the formula-tion and execution of a United States policy towards Africa.
www.cfanet.org.
NBA
The National Bar Association (NBA) oldest and largest
association of African-American attorneys and judges in
the United States. Its stated mission " shall be to
advance the science of jurisprudence; improve the admini-
stration of justice; preserve the independence of the judici-
ary and to uphold the honor and integrity of the legal pro-
fession; to promote professional and social intercourse
among the members of the American and the international
bars; to promote legislation that will improve the economic
condition of all American citizens, regardless of race, sex
or creed in their efforts to secure a free and untrammeled
use of the franchise guaranteed by the Constitution of the
United States; and to protect the civil and political rights of
the citizens and residents of the United States."
www.nationalbarassocioation.org
C o n s t i t u e n c y f o r A f r i c a &
n a t i o n a l b a r a s s o c i a t i o n
P R E S EN T S :
Strategies for the National Bar Association toEngage Africa around Issues of Economic
Development, Democracy, Governanceand the Rule of Law
Hosted byCongressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
4:00pm-6:00pm
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P r o g r a m
Moderator
Stanley L. StraughterChairman of the Board, Constituency for Africa (CFA)
Opening Remarks
Patricia M. RosierPresident-Elect, National Bar Association (NBA)
Congressional Remarks
Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA)
Congressman Gregory Meeks(D-NY)Panel Discussion
Gregory SimpkinsSenior Professional Staff, House Sub-Committee on Africa
Herbert Igbanugo
President, Igbanugo Law
Dave Peterson
Director for Africa, National Endowment for Democracy
Kendal H. TyrePartner, Nixon Peabody Law
p r o g r a m
Response
Dr. Jean Bailey
Graduate Professor and Chair
Howard University Republic of South Africa Project
Donald Temple
President, Temple Global Strategies
Brainstorm
All
Next Steps and Closing Remarks
Kevin JuddChair, National Bar Association
International Partnerships Initiative
Melvin P. Foote
President and CEO, Constituency for Africa (CFA)