dege! ɲɛnajɛ! fɛɛrɛ! Virginia Friends of Mali presents is annual Celebration of Mali Independence Day Please join us on Saturday, September 22nd for an afternoon and evening of learning, celebration and planning! Co-sponsored by the VCU Departments of World Studies and African American Studies this 2-part, multi-faceted program will offer bi-lingual - French : English - materials and presentations on the history, culture, music, social and political issues, and current events Part One: 1-4 pm in the VCU Commons Theatre Presentations on Malian history, culture and social issues in French and English by Dr. Patricia Cummins (World Studies) and Dr. Robin Poulton (VFOM and World Studies) for VFOM members and VCU faculty and students. Welcome by VCU College of Humanities Dean James Coleman. Part Two: 6-8 pm in the VCU Commons Virginia Salons A-D We are pleased to welcome a special presentation by the Malian Ambassador to the US, M. Almaamoun B. L. KEITA , on t
VIRGINIA FRIENDS OF MALI creates and promotes educational and cultural pathways to understanding and cooperation between the peoples of the West African nation of Mali and the state of Virginia, USA. LES AMIS DU MALI EN VIRGINIE crée et promeut des voies éducatives et culturelles favorisant la compréhension et la coopération entre les peuples du Mali, pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest, et de l'État de Virginie, USA.