Press Release, Edo Black History -2/25/12

Posted by admin Edo, Headlines, Press Releases, State News Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

EDO Presents an Observation on the Importance of the 3 R’s of Black History

“Reflection, Recollection and Respect” to African Culture and reconnecting the African Diaspora

OAKLAND – February 23, 2012 – Education Development Opportunities (EDO) an organization dedicated to the empowerment of children of the Diaspora, announced today that area leaders will come together to discuss the relationship between Africans descents worldwide in an effort to promote a better understanding and build common bonds and mutual commerce on Saturday, February 25 at the Studio One Art Center, Oakland, California from 2-5pm.

“We are pleased to present Prince Ekpen Erediauwa as our Special Honored Guest. These Forums provide a venue where groundwork can be laid that promotes understanding and sense of commonality for children of the Diasporas, said Osagie Enabulele, EDO President and Founder. “For eight years I have worked to promote a forum where blacks of African descendant can come together to find threads of connections in an effort to create opportunity and understanding between Africans and African Americans.”

Prince Ekpen Erediauwa, more than a Chairman (Mayor) of Oredo Local Government Area Benin City, one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prosperous regions, dating back to the 8th century AD, is the Special Honored Guest. He will discuss the importance of culture and commerce in Nigeria today. He will discuss the importance of culture and commerce in Nigeria today and the historically rich city of Benin. The original people and founders of the Benin Empire, the Edo people , were initially ruled by the Ogisos (Kings of the Sky) who called their land Igodomigodo . The city (later called Benin City by the Portuguese in the late 15th century) was initially founded by the 8th century AD and was surrounded by autonomous settlements protected by large earthen walls (Iya).

Education Development Opportunities was instrumental in facilitating Benin City as a Sister City to the City of Oakland, California in November 30, 2010.

Member Countries of Oakland Sister Cities International will be present and bring their traditional and Culture perspective to the event. Director, Isocare, Mr. John Okorocha of Los Angeles will also be in attendance as Special Guest.

NAACP President of the Oakland Chapter George Holland, Sr. will discuss the struggles of blacks, how and why the NAACP was founded, it’s relevance, and the civil rights movement today. Author and media maven, Jerri Lange will talk about her role in the media, her book and African American woman’s contributions for the last 100 years. San Francisco Commander of Police, Mikail Ali will address the role law enforcement plays in a community, its significance and traditional organizations in a Society. College Professor Wanda Sabir will round out discussions with details about her travels to the motherland, cultural differences, and the way she was received during her several visits, she will show pictures, slides, and her role as a teacher in a Community College.

The richness of Africa’s traditional food and dress is a signature of Enabulele’s events, and this one will be no different, focusing on the rich heritage of Benin foods and dress. Anyone interested in attending should contact EDO at 510-393-6262 . The events is free and open to the public. For more details visit www.edodevelopment.org .wp_posts