Welcome to the African Association of Madison, Inc., (AAM)
discussion list.  This discussion list is being brought to you
through the kind sponsorship of St. Johns University, New York,
NY.

The AAM discussion list is a private list for the purpose of
facilitating communications among AAM members. Specifically,
the discussion list will be used to distribute announcements,
action alerts, meeting agenda and minutes, as well as to
provide a discussion forum on issues relevant to Africa, our
African, and friends of Africa community here in Madison and
beyond.

African Association of Madison, Inc., is a federally recognized
501(c) non-profit organization and registered also by the state
the of Wisconsin as such.  The purpose and goals of the
Association include: a) To serve as a forum to unite in purpose,
and bring together people of African descent and friends of
Africa in Madison and Wisconsin in general. b) To promote and
encourage the collective cultural, social and economic welfare
of its membership. c) To safeguard the diverse African
heritages and traditions inherent in the rich cultures of the
continent, and serve as a medium to disseminate and share
these heritages and traditions with the Wisconsin community.
d) To achieve this goal, this association initiates constructive
activities and develops cooperative relationships with
institutions, groups and individuals that share a common
concern for the community. e) Specifically, the association's
activities include, but not be limited to, needs assessment and
programs in education, youth development and social
interaction.

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contact Katim Touray at 608/273-9914.  The AAM discussion list
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information about the AAM discussion list, please contact:

Katim Touray
608/273-9914
dekat@it is.com

E. Aggo Akyea
608/274-9769
aggo@it is.com