African Extravaganza: Countries Connecting Through Education - GALA
African Extravaganza: Countries Connecting Through Education & Relationships GALA. [United States & Liberia, Africa]. Fundraiser to build "first" public library in Liberia, Africa.
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African Extravaganza: Countries Connecting Through Education - GALA
Library for Africa, Inc. is excited to announce our 1st Annual African Extravaganza: Countries Connecting Through Education & Relationships GALA
In collaboration with the Dayton Sister City Committee. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of DSSC as "sister city" to Monrovia, Liberia.
Fundraiser to build the “first” public library in Liberia, Africa
[Reserve your seat NOW; Limited Space. Ticket Sales end August 5, 2022, Tickets Will NOT be sold at the door.]
Celebration of America and Liberia, Africa’s 200-year relationship
- Master of Ceremony: Dr. John “Turk” Logan
- VIP “Red Carpet” Reception (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
- Gala Program (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
- Book Signing: From Cotton Fields to University Leadership [All Eyes on Charlie, A Memoir Charlie Nelms]
- Entertainment
- Dress to Impress
- Cash Bar
Speakers & Remarks (USA): Dr. Charlie Nelms (keynote), Dayton, Ohio city officials, Trotwood, Ohio city officials, Honorable Judge Bill Littlejohn, Jeffrey Treziak, Brandon McClain, Esq., Dr. Alfonzo Porter, Frank Williams, Daria Dillard-Stone, Dr. Flora Williams Anders, Faith Daniels, Thomas Siafa. Speakers (Liberia, Africa): Senator Abraham Darius Dillion, Bishop John KunKun, Henry P. Costa
If you can’t attend the gala but would like to make a donation. Here are ways to donate: