US President Joe Biden has announced the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.
Details
The Advisory Council comprises up to 12 members appointed by the Secretary of State, and represents the diversity of the African Diaspora from African-American communities around the United States and African immigrant communities across the continent and the Caribbean.
The Council’s members include individuals who have distinguished themselves in government, sports, creative industries, business, academia, social work, and faith-based activities.
They will provide invaluable guidance to reinforce cultural, social, political, and economic ties between the U.S. and Africa, and promote trade, investment, and educational exchanges between the United States and Africa.
Selected Members
Included on the list include Ham K. Serunjogi, the co-founder and CEO of ChipperCash, the fintech startup.
The other members of the Council for the 2023-2025 term are:
- Silvester Scott Beaman of Delaware, Chair
- Mimi E. Alemayehou of Washington, D.C., Member
- Rosalind Brewer of Georgia, Member
- Viola Davis of Rhode Island, Member
- Helene D. Gayle of Georgia, Member
- Patrick Hubert Gaspard of New York, Member
- C.D. Glin of Connecticut, Member
- Osagie Imasogie of Pennsylvania, Member
- Almaz Negash of California, Member
- Chinenye Joy Ogwumike of Texas, Member
- Kevin Young of Washington, D.C., Member
Catch up on news and other tidbits on our WhatsApp Community Page, Twitter/X, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to ensure you don’t miss out on any news.
