It only costs me about $5 per month to subscribe to the digital version of the New York Times. I’m a big supporter of print journalism, I still get the Miami Herald daily, seven days a week. Every morning, I have a cup of coffee while I peruse a wide variety of information. But I subscribe to […]
Category Archives: West Africa
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Oct
Oct
I’ve sat on the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors for several years. In fact, we have clinics in the West African nations of Sierra Leone and Nigeria, two countries I visited. Though I didn’t have the chance to visit those clinics, here’s an AHF podcast that talks about our work combating HIV in Sub-Saharan […]
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Oct
Oct
Once upon a time, in the depths of human history, a silent enemy emerged. It crept from the shadows, infiltrating communities, and leaving devastation in its wake. This enemy had no face, no discernible form, but its impact was felt far and wide. This was the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, a chapter that forever […]
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Oct
Oct
Building on my recent trip oversees, I’m excited to announce my year-long series of events: Celebrating West Africa! Some events will be in-person. Others online. Among the topics: Doing Business, Art Shows, West African authors, medicine, the environment, and…my favorite…food & beer. Our guests will include merchants and officials both local & from the motherland. […]
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Sep
Sep
Earlier in August 2023, I had the great privilege of being part of a mesmerizing business development & cultural mission to Africa. We visited six countries in twelve days. The photo above is from a Sister City event in The Gambia. I’ve been chronicling the trip on my social media accounts for several days. Please […]
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Aug
Aug
From July 31, 2023 until August 11, 2023, city of North Miami officials joined others from Miami-Dade County, North Lauderdale, and Miramar for a trade and economic mission to Africa. We visited six nations in twelve days. The pace was exhausting but the experience was unforgettable. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be posting […]
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Jul
Jul
In August, I’ll join nearly thirty leaders from several South Florida cities and Miami Dade County for an immersive trip to Africa. We’ll visit five countries: Morocco, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Nigeria…all in only eleven days. While there, we will visit various government and cultural facilities as well as meet with local government […]