In his State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, March 4th, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, spoke about various topics. Initially, I listened for a bit, but I needed to step away because I felt the speech included too much that didn’t resonate with me. However, I tuned back in, especially…
The vibrant Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) of Aurora’s First Presbyterian Church joyfully came together with women around the globe on March 9th to mark World Day of Prayer. This cherished celebration, now a delightful annual tradition for the group, united members of the Presbyterian Church, PC-USA congregation, the Cameroonian community, friends, and other Christians to…
YouthRoots is a non-profit organization you probably have never heard of. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, it taps into the power of young people to make decisions that affect their lives. We discovered YouthRoots and their work on November 13th when we attended a gathering at the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies titled “Connectedness in a Disconnected World.”…
The Cameroon Anglophone crisis remains a daily news topic. Although it might appear neglected, numerous concerned citizens are eager to highlight it to the global community. Cameroonian Anglophones, including Lyombe Eko, seek to educate others on Cameroon’s history and relevant issues and advocate for a resolution. The Anglophone Dilemma and the Unforgettable Past Through its myriad…
The recent community dinner organized by the Students for Africa group at the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies was special. It was special because the concept of uniting the community for dialogue occurs only occasionally in this town. As a participant, I had not seen anything like this for quite some time,…
For many people, talking about the wind may not seem exciting. But when that talk is about something with magical powers, we might open our eyes and ears and pay attention. That happened at a packed event held at Kent Denver School on October 17th. That is the day inventor and author William Kamkwamba stepped…
Africa Agenda sends hearty congratulations to Africa Development Promise (ADP), which recently celebrated 10 years of impactful work in Colorado, Uganda, and Rwanda. At a 10th anniversary luncheon on August 15th in Denver, Monica Labiche Brown, ADP’s founder and executive director, said the organization’s programs support 12 agricultural cooperatives in Uganda and Rwanda. In 2021, the organization expanded…
The idea of an alliance uniting Colorado’s African communities has been discussed extensively. But it’s never been realized. That dream appears to be gaining some ground. It’s the vision of a handful of Coloradoans of African descent to pull their resources together and have the community “speak with one voice.” For many months, the United…
American pharmacists of Cameroonian origin play an important role in the medical community by delivering care at home and abroad. Yet, in a world challenged by misinformation and negative stereotypes, their contributions and that of the broader African diaspora to national and international development never receives the attention it deserves. A Shared Professional Experience But…
The annual World Day of Prayer, celebrated on March 1, is an opportunity for Christians to pray for those who are less fortunate, and to bring attention to the plight of women around the world. The Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) group of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon takes the day seriously. While it has…