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Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico by Dr. Toni Mokjaetji-Humber on February 27th, 2008 |
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| Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico” by Dr. Humber, a professor at the Ethnic Women’s Studies Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, is a research project designed to further the understanding of Africa’s influence and contributions to the diverse cultures and histories of the Americas. It especially is designed to foster greater understanding among African American, Latino, and Indigenous communities about their historical connections, common struggles and triumphs, and their intermingled sangre (blood) that has produced beautiful and dynamic peoples of the Americas. |
Assemblyman Joe Coto, Chairman of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, gives greeting remarks at the “Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico” presentation by Dr. Toni Mokjaetji-Humber on February 27, 2008. The event was hosted by Assemblyman Davis. |
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| Dr. Toni Mokjaetji-Humber presenting her photograph exhibit titled “Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico” at the California State Capitol. |
Assemblyman Mike Davis gives welcoming remarks at the “Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico” presentation, which he hosted at the California State Capitol. |
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| (Left to Right) Among those who attended the presentation were Assemblyman Jim Beall, Jr., Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Human Services, Ms. Alice Huffman, President of the California State Conference of the NAACP, Councilman Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Council District 6, and Mr. Aubrey Stone, President/CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce. |
(Left to Right) Also in attendance was Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña, Chairwoman of the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development, and Assemblywoman Mary Salas, Chairwoman of the Assembly Committee on Veterans Affairs. Both are pictured speaking with Dr. Toni Mokjaetji-Humber after her presentation. |
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| Pictured is one of the photographs presented at the exhibit tiled “Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico.” |
Senator Gil Cedillo, Vice Chairman of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, gives opening remarks at the reception following the presentation titled “Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico.” |
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| Assemblyman Mike Davis presenting a “Certificate of Appreciation” to Dr. Toni Mokjaetji-Humber for her extraordinary work on her exhibit titled “Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico.” |
Leaders and members in the community come out to participate during the presentation titled “Where Black is Brown: The African Diaspora in Mexico.” |
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