Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents Tales From The Land Of Gullah
Gullah is a West African culture that survived the hardships of slavery and has remained almost unscathed since the 1600s.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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Africa
ExxonMobil begins production at Angola plants
Kizomba C Fields expected to produce 200,000 barrels of oil per day.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
ExxonMobil announces new $1.3 billion natural gas project in Nigeria
It's the company's fifth major startup in 2008.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Dallas-based Kosmos Energy named 2007 “Operator of the Year” by Petroleum Africa Magazine
Publication selects company as Top “Mid-Sized Independent” for making “Discovery of the Year” in 2007.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
ExxonMobil receives 2008 Malaria Award from Global Business Coalition
Nine businesses to be honored for fighting diseases.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
St. Luke’s UMC hosts Africa University Choir on May 4
Some students have been displaced from their countries, spent time in refugee camps, or fled their homes for political reasons.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
ExxonMobil donates $10 million to anti-malaria efforts via “Idol Gives Back” episode of American Idol
ExxonMobil is also the largest corporate donor to the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
UT Arlington to host panel discussion on the crisis in Darfur
Refugee Ismail Abrahim will be joined on the panel by Dr. Alusine Jalloh, director of the Africa Program at UT Arlington.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
UT Arlington freshman leaders to host community awareness project on Darfur genocide
From March 3 to April 3, the students will host gallery exhibits, panel discussions and other events on the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
McKinney church bringing attention to African struggles
First Baptist Church of McKinney hosting "Step Into Africa," a multi-million dollar exhibit sponsored by World Vision.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
New Interview: Reuben Koroma, Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
Reuben and the rest of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars will play the Granada Theater on February 2.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Will Perform at Granada Theater Feb. 2
A portion of the evening’s proceeds from "conflict-free" diamond raffle and silent auction will help to bring books and educational aid to Schools for Salone in war-torn Western Africa.
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008
Nigerian theatre group prevented from attending Dallas festival
A group from Nigeria performing “Madmen and Specialists” had to drop out because they had trouble getting their visas to enter the U.S.
Friday, Jan. 18, 2008
UTA faculty and students to participate in African health initiative
The North Texas Africa Health Initiative at The University of Texas at Arlington will visit Uganda in July to address health care challenges.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Dallas to help Nairobi fight crime
Turning to the city with the highest crime rate among large U.S. cities for eight straight years is where you'd want to get advice, yes?
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
Dallas Mayor Pro-Tem Donald W. Hill to host 9th Annual African Economic Forum
The goal of the Forum is to focus on trade and facilitate business discussions, and information sessions on opportunities to help local businesses to expand their business to Africa.
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
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