Africa Day NYC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 23, 2020

AFRICANS IN NEW YORK CITY UNITE TO COMMEMORATE AFRICA DAY
WITH VIRTUAL CELEBRATION

WHO:    The New York City African Community, Diplomats, and Elected
Officials

WHAT:    Virtual Celebration of Africa Day NYC

WHY:      Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of
the African Union (formerly known as Organization of African Unity) in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 25, 1963.

The purpose of Africa Day NYC is to celebrate African unity, the
diversity of Africa, our cultures, and the potential of our people on
the continent and throughout the diaspora.

WHEN:    May 25, 5PM – 8PM

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