11 Facts About TransAfrica

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TransAfrica is an advocacy organization in Washington, DC that seeks to influence the foreign policy of the United States concerning African and Caribbean countries and all African diaspora groups.

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TransAfrica Forum is a research, education, and advocacy center dedicated to global justice for the African World.

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TransAfrica is an educational and organizing center that encourages human interest viewpoints in the US foreign policy arena and advocates for justice for the people of Africa and the African Diaspora.

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TransAfrica creates solidarity between Americans and communities most affected by US policies throughout the world.

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TransAfrica Forum was founded on July 1,1977, after being conceived a year earlier at a Black Leadership Conference convened by the Congressional Black Caucus in September, 1976.

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TransAfrica continues to work on similar social, political, and economic justice issues throughout the African world.

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TransAfrica continues to sponsor public seminars, community awareness campaigns and training programs to sensitize the public and policy makers.

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TransAfrica was a founding member of the Free South Africa Movement.

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9.

TransAfrica exposed the secret strategy meetings between the South African government and the Ronald Reagan administration.

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10.

TransAfrica worked with the Congressional Black Caucus in formulating legislative strategy for the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986.

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TransAfrica is run by a Board of Directors, administered by staff and supported by members.

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