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A Reception in Honor of Representative Charles Rangel
On November 15, 2016, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the African Union Mission to the United States hosted a special event to honor and recognize the service of the Honorable Charles Rangel (D-NY), upon his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives following 45 years of consecutive service.
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Overview
On November 15, 2016, The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the African Union Mission to the United States hosted a special event to honor and recognize the service of the Honorable Charles Rangel (D-NY), upon his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives following 45 years of consecutive service. The event was attended by several members of Congress, senior African and U.S. officials, as well as many supporters and friends of Africa. The speakers applauded Representative Rangel for invaluable contributions to the enduring partnership between the United States of America and Africa, and to the continent’s development and prosperity, including as one of the chief architects of the African Growth and Opportunity Act; his leadership on the Rangel Amendment which was key to the dismantlement of apartheid, his commitment to freedom and human rights, and his continuing efforts to strengthen U.S.-Africa relations. The African Union presented an award to Representative in honor of his contributions to the U.S.-Africa partnership.
Speakers
The Honorable Charles Rangel
The Honorable Ed Royce
The Honorable Karen Bass
H.E. Tete Antonio
H.E. Serge Mombouli
H.E. Mninwa Mahlangu
Mr. Tarek Ben Youssef
Jane Harman
Monde Muyangwa
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Africa Program
The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations. Read more
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