The Embassy of the United States of America in The Gambia, in collaboration with the Administration of The Gambia College, Brikama Campus on Thursday 28 February, 2008 observed the African American History Month. The African American History Month was observed at the College Auditorium.

In his welcoming remarks, Mr. Demba Ceesay, the Registrar of the College said the event is worthy of comemorating as African-Americans are an integral part of the history of the United States of America. Mr. Ceesay noted the efforts of African-American Civil Rights leaders such as Martin Luther King and Malcolm X in the Civil Rights struggle for African Americans.

The Ambassador of the United States of America in The Gambia Mr. Barry Wells dilated on the theme. "The lives and History of African Americans in the United States". Mr. Wells underscored the significance of history. The US Ambassador noted his childhood experience of racial segregation in the State of Ohio, where he grew up.

Speaking further, Mr. Wells cited prominent African Americas such as Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman, amongst others, for their struggle and work towards the emancipation of and the promotion of the ideals of the African-Americans in the US. The President of Gambia College Student's Union Mr. Musa Camara delivered the vote of thanks. The one day event moderated by Mr. Papa Njie, US Embassy, Public and Diplomacy Assistant, was attended by students of the College and the press.

FOROYAA Newspaper (Serrekunda)
4 March 2008
Posted to the web 3 March 2008

Modou Jonga