5th Annual Afrik Impact Program

The Value in Our Common Voice

African Leadership Group Our mission is to help the African diaspora integrate and prosper by connecting cultures, developing strong community leaders, and advocating for economic, social and educational impact. Organizational Story Founded in 2006 by Papa Dia, the African Leadership Group (ALG) is based in the Denver-Metro area. It has a statewide agenda for improving the quality of life for African immigrants in Colorado, facilitating integration and civic engagement. Since its inception, ALG has organized multiple community events, programs, and services focused on key issues, such as education, career and job opportunities, business development, immigration, political and community involvement, and many other activities—regularly reaching thousands of individuals in the local community. ALG advocates for the entire African immigrant community – across national origin, tribes, and language – to ensure continuous improvement to immigrants’ quality of life. Core Values Past Speakers Our commitment to core values is the foundation of all that Honorable Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former we do. ALG upholds the following core values: President of Liberia Transformation Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado We believe in urgent action, innovation, and the necessity of Honorable Wilmot Collins, Mayor in Helena, transformation—within the community we serve. Montana Integrity Michael B. Hancock, Mayor of Denver, We are accountable to the people and partners we humbly Colorado serve, transparently sharing our results, stories and lessons. Bob LeGare, Mayor of Aurora, Colorado Diversity Brian Vogt, Chief Executive Officer of the We know that by embracing differences, actively including a Denver Botanic Gardens variety of voices, and joining together we can solve the world’s Doug Jackson, President and C.E.O of Project most complex problems. Cure Excellence Mike Coffman, U.S. Representative for We challenge ourselves to the highest level of learning and Colorado’s 6th congressional district Morgan Carroll, Chairwoman of the Colorado performance, tapping the best of the human spirit to create impact. Democratic Party Equality Alioume Ndiaye, Professor at Université de We believe in the equal value of every human being and the Sherbrooke Graduate Institute of International & importance of respecting and honoring each individual; we know Development Studies that change happens through people. 2 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

Afrik Impact Events Mission To celebreate the impact of the African Dispora in Colorado and to honor our accomplishments. Purpose The purpose of this event is to celebrate our collective accomplishments, recognize our community champions, and cast the vision for our next year of policy and advocacy work. In addition, Afrik Impact is part of our public persuasion campaign to have the State of Colorado officially establish August as African Immigrant Month. This year’s theme is The Value in Our Common Voice—recognizing the challenging times, but also remembering the power we have when we come together as a community. Papa M. Dia ALG Board of Directors Charles Ansah - Board Chair My path. My story. My journey. Fesehaye G. Arbrhaley nsitcbaAmcInopohnwaosyeua1rdosa1W9rallruksldfao9eekpsohntdif8anpniuea’ved,gt1ognnne3tIiecnredd.hssIoctgrLk.amhhinmt,imidBklaihtwllyeisiaddmennos.rcrmeueniarIkeetdleeenigfnranisnson,otsgogtiotmtoynoSp,ounaaadepiyfdtmlnnohojiymfonideirmnaisenbtgymtsvumgpihagpaefnialeatlrarei,yitnmaytlIathwldynsthskoihot;dtltietyrnvwusirounue,TgldiedogngrIacirseogtwtoaISkktodmlfgaceeiealalomsllrndesianetiue.fnwdeyttdalgo.odr;clsaaCMi,hemmetlcot,ohdnyoyWviawetdeewkehceeUrxemhdeivstpnBalehtepoEoinonrtAnenss,geodudofgeIdekrsrymlisiwecstmStbhehaiotttaeae.o-rhcteeekts; Macodou Diop rwjttiparcfiDahcitqtnnoohhheeohrpueruettbwcoaseeeomapleeerepoAuduflaiasrggAAbklnemusfineotssplrr.eftmesgiyrndaraaeoeWustsacdigctt,ireaimntocnemoeibhtehvorosapslIihnyetiaaeseniennclcnynetaeanidnta.o(lh,otfrlhLvaeiknoIotoumeabiiettbendhnnutrhtlyaldlfdowtueetogpetoedhwmer,nalcsu,ielraeeentgbeibaelbgremdlhytargruortraeAuhese,miatetattanothmswhontbtotTktnok.niinehoiophhaofeciof,DosloenteilrbrulmnotstAGeuettyeiratatcehdofrgrreaaayhrnwrabrioieftatbntniieekInwaacteumeelAoggr,d,rwnadrpdocfuaaIemeenkrimeoCurlnctltwtiinyekxrcclnonoitIytggtimpakoae.aavesgu)ioerersltutdnteccramantiidvexbtcreemefchndieepldouem.ssieefBetrgodrerotss/Itstnyoeormzmbsarowaaatmaesoirirefbhnlbttseignaonshkycghetlaodoctatsuseecaerfetnhsetunloloaugttadotptewdtinwoonnrsorbzraehefuaticbaeihostlfitsnslxteestnauah,ohaus.eitcrlIncacoteisapet.snohri1gcnkncltIoIb8y,niiate,nochasmtlhtIiatdIsaiontniyhait2keenswnmtogechaeln0fevmkueakuaareei0tegertesltoww6ohsdrat.,uaeacontsht Brian Solomon Muwanga Alphonse Nembot Abdul Pessima Tyler Sandberg Judith Donaldson 3 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

African Leadership Group (ALG) is excited to program for the full 9 months (Oct. 2020 – announce a new professional and civic leadership June 2021). program designed for members of the African Leadership Africa includes the following Diaspora living and working in the greater Denver/ program components: Aurora area. Leadership Africa will empower you to use strengths in yourself and strengths • Two-day leadership retreat in October in the community to create positive change. 2020 The program will support you to identify your authentic leadership style and equip you to take • Full-day workshops once/month for 8 on greater civic and professional leadership roles. subsequent months (November 2020 – You will learn about local government systems, June 2021) gain critical leadership skills, build new self- awareness, and gain a strong network of peers. • Personal assessment model and one-on- The program philosophy draws on best-practices one coaching session in leadership development, and strengths inherent in traditional cultures and the resilience • Guest speakers and field trips to learn of African immigrant communities. about local institutions and issues. Leadership Africa is ideal for professionals with a track record of giving back to the community Facilitators: Effley N. Brooks III, MBA & Emilie A. and who can commit to engage in this rigorous Gettliffe, MSc, MA, ACC Leadership Africa An ALG Leadership Initiative 4 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

The African Leadership Group’s programming offers opportunities for children and adult immigrants to address the diverse issues within the community, adjusting to the cultural differences in their new environment while accessing resources to help strengthen the rich entrepreneurial efforts of men and women who come to the country in search of a better life. The group operates with several initiatives, and features activities that help empower African immigrant communities to achieve long-term goals. A health and wellness initiative facilitates reduced-price health services while hosting community discussions that address key health concerns and improve community wellness. The career and economic advancement initiatives provides public speaking training classes every Tuesday in addition to a 9-month leadership program to prepare African immigrants for meaningful engagement in education, civic, and community processes. Women and youth empowerment initiatives provide support for women and children who face a unique set of challenges after immigrating to the United States. The process of leaving home and immigrating to a new country is not without challenges; but for young people trying to become acclimated in American society, immigration is especially difficult. The specialized youth programming gives African immigrant children a sense of belonging and helps them realize that they are not alone, while programming for parents helps the entire family navigate life in the United States with a safe space to share stories and find solutions for common intergenerational problems. The African Leadership Group values our strong partnerships with city officials, government entities, donors and sponsors. Your continued support helps us reach our goal! To learn more and stay enagaged, please visit www.usalg.org. 5 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

EDUCATIONAL FORUM ALG strives to achieve educational Leadership Group hosts a major Theme: impact for children of the African community event every year, Afrik Defining diaspora by advocating for Impact, to celebrate our collective improved public-school systems and accomplishments, recognize our Quality accountability, greater pathways to community champions, and cast Education in higher education, and leadership the vision for our next year of policy the Covid-19 development. The Virtual Educational and advocacy work. In all of this, we Forum will provide opportunities for celebrate loud and proud the positive Era parents, friends, and others to engage impact of African people in Colorado in a dialogue about how they can and honor our contributions. During help their kids stay engaged in their our 2019 Gala Celebration, we were education; speak to educators on how both proud and honored to have the to navigate this new educational reality; Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, issue and receive information about available an official proclamation establishing the resources. month of August as African Immigrant With a focus on social, educational Month in the state of Colorado. and economic impact, the African 6 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

AGENDA EDUCATIONAL FORUM - TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020 9:00 ABOUT AFRICAN LEADERSHIP GROUP Papa Dia, Founder and Executive Director, ALG WELCOME TO DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS 9:05 Brian Vogt, Chief Executive Officer, Denver Botanic Gardens 9:10 OPENING REMARKS Mike Miles, Chief Executive Officer, Third Future Schools 9:25 9:35 MODERATOR Papa Dia, Founder and Executive Director, ALG 10:25 PANEL 1: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS DURING THE COVID-19 ERA 10:35 • Mariem Dia • Betelheam “Beth” Abate • Sumant Bhat • Delisha Boyd • Sandi Brown KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Lydia Natoolo, Vice President of the Uganda North American Association (UNAA) 11:05 PANEL 2: CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND SOLUTIONS TO HELP ENSURE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS DURING THE COVID-1 ERA • Bill Kurtz 11:10 • Jennifer Bacon • Paul Lundeen • Susana Cordova • Tatenda Blessing Muchiriri • Dr. Terry Croy Lewis 11:55 WRAP-UP | CLOSING REMARKS Papa Dia, Founder and Executive Director, ALG 7 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

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Sumant Bhat Head of School, Stanley British Primary School CCPtChroohaillioolcter,arghagteodeooa,Ss.nSetSudaruvnmhemleiadsyan,amntSstlauitvrsmheeteecsaernDw’isScthPedtveioomuretardawhiamdrmdmenpawdgihhmsahvoantriienasrftoesurtythseMwnsobmieBsSiiaiiittSnhfdcaHoyciethaedkhnee,aatesoleCdaennsoialtdouslodoSelhncu,crbocyeidaar’inhsefottbsctKgoniM-dceoole-ioeueh8cnnimbyldsgaon,iiaeldournooieatnelstdnlbaensegieted.oodhShipenhotenTcteheraifwhhssAenlwitorhtofclldeoeiesooiorapeubxarlssncnargkottafohtnneurhytymioidddssnoenSmc,eeguaigtahRcrn.trt,saooCtADshamn-wooatncasidrlnslaoenwuoHidnnnclremneseea’tops(gaDeabr4insrEenrdeicyn)aeepcnSocioadrlnivUcmhus,fneghaconSsdSmropoilui,ivcovnoBppCmuehegsloaronrotyaaoildsliinoonnttaSifhtuylrrdtcLcyi,oaatnhahh.aeidtmofoa(nqtaOoSn1oosduy.W)trslewi.aeiH.ctagtindaoolentillnbuiermedawkalc,yemembalalBdytessiirtfofiomrtnoris,eemhnt DeLisha Boyd Dean of Students, French Teacher, Rangview High School gaaegcmoceapeslsos1.sw8Dte-o3er1iLfn.aigsiDrhteaahLneiissdmhaeatdqoaeulvtistaooDtbaadpiankotnneiabewesetddstLdlcdehwosciieFesiperhweoevhrnklaeednipeiashnfrnluanueogaetBtccb,ispneeoraaholtceiytaunocafiltidnneddfobe2sgsdetnoha5ccshncauhatlblyaeythhlstouessioeeorte2i,asloprildtd5rrlreepossaueaysaea,ootcncecratcmraRshntaanhttuiadoriundeinsrsnneongretgmggmsolir.t,teuwafiaohipeSvcscenitaisahdthextda.tureehpweenrsmeerceendt/HyruqustemissriedupntgoronoieautehtcotcnnrynishesarStdutaiueslclnapyn,treehgshppdmwofaeoiaasogrnoorrntecluedturtosiekrindnaotamesdtoenncAsuatnrmdcauocasatolsratsuna5maoittndvbcrorDbeipeyhatcreenly.ipoieeaaas.grmnvnDhunatDecdthecmpooimeeLftaofuLuiuinecdssiSrlnsehntmartyhisseatugtoeasiyldiwnuawcnaiehitnoisgsontinagnothrdtvrdnkissaensasothrouyirlpss Sandi Brown Colorado Early Colleges Chief Executive Administrator afismAnoensirr2sCmavs0siEin1eosA8gron,,cSSoSoieaavafnetnneearddntid3isoi,ewus0rgra0rKiresn0eesgisetspe,httolauhenKdacpisSwSSSSaCetntoinaatapoebnhgarsnnndrdlltiellteiclredddsnsnbtehC.giiiefgogutoEsbBeciSsitintrtrsCrorl.hhdaaeoi.cdnnserkdisIlwn:ednutSget.pegvunadasB2ordedrneee0ooivlysesdowldvev1/inipet2e3iuiridnhtit,fircsasnmhedeS–a2sgrsuhaCtiC0eS,dCsniaoEsoehctdvEydvpClrnioeefleeCiyoea-oarifb’AtnnslscrrsheEsdsmisecCg2csexiihrbohu0naheotoolrfimac0tideefpaoute7ieafenpfciltxnslnoaEasciop,tvgdrs.xtehr6ee,ietotoelr–aeuhchAvinneaHAnuieedgnddtoicremtAhicsehrvaysceeriiesdu6netasecpio0ivhAdinohsnee+idetfeopgirrrmmnaScovai–CirocinlttiissncnREhoili,lagneieCoraDastugsgo’tin(sepnpireClddnaaoNgofEincetonsn2eAaorttrgsftewc)ssrowiCdeaabtforaohtEcodiirstleCoreCiresktlkCEnml-yCnifFwECtdoooeo–eiCiacfrltCdrLorowStffoieeyrnrofcColaafeoosuchidorretcprrnokniol.aeetle’doeisdudsnrEelr.tosaesari,t,noriaatlonyninnasddls: Bill Kurtz CEO, DSST Public Schools itsBhaDthcniisSglheldSihoKnTtTeouocescrlepstcutphzprpitnrneiweeoorDrannffleoosotinlgrrnytmvmhyse2eie(i0rnnDrF0gagvSo4neScum.dsThnDi)naAdd,SeruidbSntarleeTgeorrflrwyoaHamrno6e,edaCna,0nbdoh0taelhioo0ggcefrohesaS2mmtdsc0ucoeihd1nh.n8oegoDtonBoCSoltrlSsEsorogTOfaainacdthinhrnDaPoiezser2saDnisc0ztvoee0i9oenn9fnrmsvo.ieairsindrntueddStrnhlcbeCtehaloayonclnooooedrlupdao6nedufrtocharSaiytcsgt.eiihinedoncntechaees 9 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

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Tatenda Blessing Muchiriri Board Member, Colorado Montessori Association, Moon and Stars Foundation 2ESsBe0cdorh1uuv8ocledoaaeatlnrisio,dnCancBo:buolBoorsArrateaorLnddnibtomlMeyreAaamlcAborwItESafeh’tohmbodroshreocurfecsoituacAneoeratmmtMnvItyCMeciemeo-ooneomrInnlonnionytcbvtfCerteaareeaeseaanndrdssnrttsooMsiftt/oooreoTboMinrrroeiECndoMiopfdtnhodnfehouirltMnstieoceelshaoraonsoemstswnsaroiohRiontohpreoSondveihsocoirAnssEykcteopgsaiiaeEsereIrntiosdtlchoy,dyEcViaaCdiCBeEdralouinehomtsltcictioutohlueaed.lrnedrrtiaIhveigeddooaoesironipnnod,sF.dpgCdcfmeooorIMLlcolrvlyweorotmeoeawurAarodadsnemsEnededihpntnoeraiyrdm’ptrsniiiiivt-naccdyDFoilaloe2eeSltnwtol0gnhtltovoa1MevreC5wroredoosk.ruostnlIhFgfwlmoetaoihMeipgmbetusMehoten2srnpnodVocoptadraahn.aeistnitrIsclsiedtosaioLosronloohssenrfooaoniiannrrtite Dr. Terry Croy Lewis Executive Director, Colorado Charter School Institute Du19nir9iev7ce. trSoshirteiaeensadarncPreroidnschsieptrhaeldfocoLcmiATpSncoeehcrrcteuerahaaao8mrnvgrdorvyittyuaeoobaereClemluryeradriI.sroenrsyoe,lstycfsyagiy.thnCntrLiSoohtehdAehuofeeawuectlrceVfroistafrso,ieeonocp,arrcusPmeaatusnShcoPwtlcdi.ttarrtDhhaheeitwe.noedies,cstowioiUhdh.silrinseeDndkot.cnrihirepvnSl.tefueeghciCordrnEherssifiexnoantihStderygcyuactcihLesrhufnoboearotof2rwauiosvvMt0nnceilees0,hdaQrrDs6wroe2usuyi,roac0rab,laleahslsuniyanccotaredutydhoboatfos&laoahrr,honsnuPoSoel,dnlorufalaisedfzpthtneaeethepadredrrxeosv.eprRoerCDturetifda,ovrrrfguH.ealiaooegorClisrgnrcvhrAathcteoothcdherymaPaeoneitodLmniECCneiesnxohgtewumethlavniobceyesriuro,ttrwaietiaaendiralrvsodse 11 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

Business & Economic Summit This event provides attendees a unique opportunity to learn how to market Theme: How your Colorado business domestically and internationally; gain access to to Build a business grants and loans; navigate legal issues and create sustainable growth.  Sustainable, Winning and This event also provides positive and prominent exposure to other civic Competitive leaders and elected officials within the state, across the country, and internationally. Participants become part of a network of dedicated and Business forward-looking professionals focused on becoming part of the solution while Culture in bridging the gap between the United States and Africa. the Covid-19 12 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020 Era

AGENDA BUSINESS & ECONIMIC SUMMIT - THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 13 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

WHEREAS, during African Immigrant Month, we celebrate our collective accomplishments, annually highlight our community champions, and underscore the importance of ongoing civic engagement; and WHEREAS, during African Immigrant Month, we showcase the positive contributions of African people in Colorado; and WHEREAS, we seek to honor the African community’s positive impact across Colorado and celebrate the diversity that they contribute across our state and within our local communities; and WHEREAS, during the month of August, we recognize the value African immigrants add to Colorado’s cultural and economic strength; Therefore, I, Jared Polis, Governor of the State of Colorado, do hereby proclaim the month of August, 2020 as AFRICAN IMMIGRANT MONTH in the State of Colorado. GIVEN under my hand and the Executive Seal of the State of Colorado, this first day of August, 2020 Jared Polis Governor 14 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

Governor Jared Polis Governor of Colorado CCbseAJpwaKatnciuoorshrnroodslleeeGdooigndnnrperroroegeaarrvePmgstddeehsohssaoosrieleecienr’sstdsntrwo!oleive2iarvwonniln,nenerg,aPdldkggisrohteaiCdiholgdonitsoseuniovonttrehedofnhgodsaC,.ertrusaoeaianngnlbsionsgdodshPCGChAsereuciaarieoofeooaisshtinmtllpnllovdonepioocoooearoacarbrrfoofvnyroiflaaetlalnwelf1salodcsddfroel0tououaioaoegwrfsso0rnrysondfrteefen%ecJrartsatroalbaidhednhlbvcafrhbrtiaiosieetlltneoinlaelecv-irssdnafgwndrgihemeenhinte.Psehs.stogao ewdkorheaerIsuqnssdovlaverseisGuaeesibutoanhinovuinorrlmntitihgeepsadsigvyrdnelepe,e-aeCffgfasPaiprronwnnoorunenmortrtseclacdedeoshotltruisicunnusrerlgattsie,natrecereynecCPsradieausrodtdesoObtanmryfmmepclysniVunsinldrts,.apslmIeo2 oeiDPstsoctwn0nmoisihe-porate41elrettmuisot9iyum0saeviirnvzmret,pdposde,emeiaduaonaeeosyhlfneninldl,soogihtimdiw.vktuonterreeeeNhcaeshsaspetrmean,foeilthelprtfiitutelwnrehidoefiiscdoncc,tcdt.ScuaenegtlPouruPtainnncoevtaldlormitdetetelavteiiusiaaesnCmena,s,mr’dsgrogtakaBpeseesanileno.nooratrcrmwdda,iPagnrtlompexaroefembnrsreddudlaleoeceuiosabsarpoornmeruydnlfrfefimoootcoeefsyfEnuf’roosuoesssdphlettcnsfleithhG-urgenmurdrdoeecanootsveaefaarlivnaitdyifldttsehnilgiscort,,oan,tnnnoaotnrd Betsy Markey - Keynote Speaker Executive Director, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade HcSITeAnroledueamrtmccnhvktpsiieelcnpeadelibonasstaerti.eretsrTasa-r1ah.tty9oiSe’oms8rhn.f0efeiro’amsmarn,lbBsdthhoeeAaretosgsowwyrbfiSTSeIEBenacenCrhxeexseuneteopetcteedldneatsncreruhsryeuagrnhrnuratiantrMaeeearsiendUtvrnyraisCkwe.oychlsreSaoaenokDui.dntfmnearsreiifdrnkyibloormtneeTtahmrwgscdhrtineottotahaedhtoCilvdDsneederDoeleeeaaIfrlaeoSnospopuinpnfm.crcaupnmaa.torrocJahradt5fehifltmfennlo0nemeetuB’0dtCsedeeaueenoa/d4lrasniirntlsctyioatbntsdheorli2yuoenfaatCc0csfGgdhHgrosc1Seoeo9eeonoAtav.nsmagfpOdmesSctrrAfmrfeehieifuenmvs,liesaislcaohansentethrino-ieeorsdadtpoJictnachssrfShamiraeeanoenEel’ctsvcoUcodDiFtoeuofsol.oioaPrSnstrnrrstigo...3rtotrtDlyIey0eiminCcs,cescotyaei2ttpoces-lona0lamgaiDnttn0rhrrlhpdtyeso8simesavw,casoenscReaesiflhnyaelrnola,lebgvegetpnSeidaiwmnopyodAdesfrnaeescitotsavnsrohnaalistmsesthttaehianpendt Brian Vogt Chief Executive Officer, Denver Botanic Gardens bpVPttPhhrreaiseeeereivsttnSAoiiidcoemrcieunpoCenssamertonpinrpcotrtyalofewenfGtrtei,hetaPsthedrushdibSmeioneolniGnaccualn,rutlGetyhdeheacixeMnrnBtbdCcaoipdivhrgsvieerHmeveieoioecnetHaeitrnpevrrunthniroeoseee,ss$egnrlanrVeiAaC1GgetrtMco1ufsyhCtanay6oegsneoanroearoMtncdmimritmnnzcGhiddehocdcaiibpenaelaalosltoleudintilcsi,roenbBoirdacaeobxntcainieenso,on,ellsCutsDwdftheIraashhniatCoananadiniheiolso,sltendddCtrinamSargherrECenaacteepreeOmhxisdiiosnvsrehiCDsoeBw’eheontsiaebhsjdoaurfcneGbcniecalewDtcayeiavtcrntrneopaP.eedraeensdhdryVrsnwctTovsraeoldaemraapegesngtrenumrloAro,eotblatnasalBalroseisefymcideuootevepxahi,certoranotnaeEhaeovrhndnrddlnariemalkndosisiispsifnfnctennpfoopecsaoreg6lGruceeguesrC0uramarrPtcGPbtaeaasrkolchraiadialtdtslnmdoeeelenrneifgesnFdoddtnrpSirarsendeSos.ltwietrenneqaenrepysUxo,tntuulieaeeo,entprntecsrrhtckcldtno,dohates–eyiaetfoafn.eelNbSrAiyntCtcalHBytyhephoorroepoewe,elrimlapnesrnopiscmilBopgfsreprliti2ejnoaeeoaliaera0savdtanegrncnG-eid0rcoSdthrtnadeC7yhatasse.arta,recmnoihdasnItsnotnnsuhfhnaedistntivcevoindvtepaehhehen,rl,a.avte 15 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

Ccuolltourraed,oa.daptation and leadership. He holds a BA in Classical Antiquity from the University of Solomon Muwanga sbAPeebstotexxhyafrrrppciooMlivoeekcunegarrasrgdiiornyeeboopbfnnLuuorheccesnryleeHaiidentddd–awfeaen“bcsaonrPcoasnsdormnyhdoccekdiufmkpeaaeesrbristedGnssosirilricimociAotonaiynunuaetScoVtsbSwaogalpithrutupooovuiuoolBuh.sceclespllnsry.rsooaeecti”airrrktnonmmDtemdoDiP2oem2knseva0rooeyses0gonpcees.nnnr1yphvc’esra4veaeaaihfirsles.aidaonrtssanrtlHereoVsndlsooaos,iWnneigonfcbtwagfoatsnheccoied,ialsfcieduirevCaiPizebsnhkreinelsorsraittkehdFemamcemnhoisoeunlskaaflimaralssdttueitnecnotllrelrtyovdoeelarghvnefpiumlrseis.Bptrcerceeno,dHaoroeexiqrdCoagar.vpevsfueovlseoriheMedartimdBrsadtrsasleyloairtek2ywkomeeanauie0nenlcshndlkensasnctoeydetvriregsqnhearccioructerusoca,ieinaheernuMqremheglebasluaCtBestiiomtartindaokarheapwtndWieblonilearorlvddaundkimeeresdgsesaxhoseboeirrsapdntaotvofaeOpfieoeesfwinntorsprs.rnhvtvkrttstpoHaweeiieihicnMsmirarinoeseBogyaniteadanpcdetcnoWhdradftikisimllieonedvasveadranteeldsrOyrnytatnp.hhrlelaHeaesrstBemutpatncpohnetcrniokreessisvantisbinygoipodluwifetshyiltoyahifss Rosy Aburto McDonough Director, Colorado Minority Business Office RrHmatodRNRtaPsahheonnnrooofiaevolorrudddsssaCcreoosgryyytiortbttpuuocirsorrcwaleaggrnaooeaaocnosnmhhaafridhms,hpnaksloohi,ipsioteedAeuupbnec,ierruovouttrlfrgorteeistneithrynsanftóedehdsnroeetahnmx.etienhdrntDapohoeaeacslnaeleemaidlttirnfndrannaieaaaamibalwvet.nrrMgellaedneaHiyiedett.crBaiecse.hesmhwbiseAreSsrMMARfCabmeusaiie,dohittowloelnpsnsclaéocnhafeesesliRaeicytiDxontrnnotsnynenehc,hl’ihreaotsuiccdsiQgcMneAaraaasgonditidiaaairsddusbnlase.eoebenittuioiutlgnemHcxseeucnUguhscrn,iierkggtSetccrstnrDoeteaetmBiierihBoroeoaicrnnndnirivoereDemtegpetseihdpeMmeoitp,suCvsrhisgarr,mcnkbbcarteslosaansaittsoerDudu,inAisouivnact,lnennfassuisoiyantrocfadsdxigeiiiannlgntincanocotDietiubtunneoreeepndsenyfairuauengsunmsurdir-tFadiprdasssowglsgnnhthiiilehelriiangnsahbitevideLinstnvudulnarene,aharpriegtDsaSesnscsDtneneilbetwmscsaierocplkiiapagexaaniirnDenpiietdonislpeuntrnnnedvminethrdaatcasegdgseashatcvnnatogtr..uerbaimeteeooanisddpeHniaeilMttrofdlgoUe(egint,eeIaePtAnean,npreC.erc-asyrrSecaspwtttmeos,wogRe.pahcortppa,ligeioaeroaaoeeodrolanrsnnrincssucnrmeeenntSdeaacoadinht.dsRasBdamnty.evduatSrn,iliDdsesMitSoovoclfhs,nietikyiCrsiahcnuvewennag/MyhroeoeMragamtaad,hiiavrcufhloihsnnCefanetsisioBneabuonnrcdopnaeroutucmiosiugioelnea-criasrliCslwntrelinLgnuiloassititnhigtnaahednheltehaytatgia.dytiesmcenneeeeuctBiunSsntrndeaermsffmutase2hi)oaldtsapenAylssDneaelarafoacriiseaaLmtfsrntOtooicviri.avnnekmsselttTafhnetenieacdeghasaht,re.rrstdedshtsaieanaiecussSoecisegncnL,ludOlhUuiasUtooceafbdglfaeftsntfanontnnofuruunlgiciEiSseriasamrnsvcrntvuedppBumtnileaeendelfcnageolDcdtlrorteileguhrenyesranyaisCrsnkrliaiardringtct’sedagttsesuystethealersseder..s 16 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

Ulises Fernandez Program Manager, Colorado Minority Business Office; President, mSHgstSdCftUohhptaleeleoaiarrreuvrsoobtrhtceecdekuuiaioulsfieasoliggllA,ctlhtdprihhituzareansmhiatrstllngoaaeiabhesgetclioenM(iaexadoCiftnpWxlaianGovopepsssGBeoifteralhwrPelririo&reisnl)rpitdebein’ftngssflrnaclyrTeaadteol.carrshsEeeamssitapngndhriatiVssUweonrreueiNnlbktpoevhorirlcovrCniaiuCgesgedasnltaerlsh.icneaeusuvyglktsbfduUinntesercrtnaMih,iweltomigtltnFanuzciaeeessmaiiaegprdmcnret,eaneIthrhrandnsnrDiavnaoataonetLtdhinehgteafjsgendtleeupexdannaedIro.fcdtnnotsmvldnobrIeitaiddnnreoeacoslunrfeitr-inutnzvgopashsfrsnioeossaioiae.rupiintvssehdvnlinT-c.oeigsesdaiodawhhaUpirirsctnn.tnltoeossioal.iraguvHisswsnaMlressieeneneekvadcntgieisealcthnehrthatsxriplorehvo.heosaoieehpeclneWsoasawalpwaolrsesltotnMborsithicooonCpoaereaitpairfugllimnnderwcestkdrctiesdyohnisochomenpth,ulmivienerrtatgCeioriipokeytbndarhnEUa.oscfilloetpiaselnoWnennbrhdntrsbidriaaytroavvtahmuohnvaeevbfafiisatisGonleodrimalneiomnrensrlrcdiotoraigmmgotetchiapnbhshyiiusoetnnnesearsseshImoirgolennocovuipfhsuBsotealpannrveraCgudduerwladioirsainohsmsnlnoenoajonihgelltnduorteharpidrc,niseksttariiopdtpstehiisaddossnhpaoirssidevit.snsnoeasrtrenooPhtteardcatrhtr,ufrithaleitsprioDnasnQobTmrsiesffsgioersruopaetysafnuiftftsirioaoeodnmiavgiesotnfsnrsegeirhnhnodpatfrcpeeaectnorhlpenhurneiroarUeiomreorserdvlnotnijtdineaehrbtijifmpetlcserieccrtaedo,tacnsftei,ett Carolyn Terrell Business Consultant, Colorado Minority Business Office MbwAtMchoudissetmsm..hibnTTpiceenueearrisstsprrisetneetraeullsallnus,rtcsiedcisuo.cmrenaeSrn/seaghMtsnnrerfaaatauplndnglylraucyeolgeaemivnteviieen2bCDASDHedmtn0rmtueadueoUhoaet+rssmvrfeBagnoiieatnpFnyZlteiglhllnnyerero.ogslBedinaiosapnesuhhscbrgtnmedTseetsradodeeii.aErrenclevrsttmaneeeetreSviUeoeltcserxrhpnasmnlonnplPeloonunmiePrw(vipwrrdonorSreeeametoeigBmrptnisnrgswrAsiergrtymeapir)onetim,aptrsayvctdehaemtr,neon,trsvoWfndtonettsrichSoh.osniCsutieucuuenSmghuorhpslhcSteegtSnliehlieyBtmfgumntfrea,Areedegpvdwe,aads,emirKneslcPteMoeloStirtsrpaDorviats,ernaaklinai.olyhdssrnlgrssTiyoeeasdBeteeePtdndleiseudrnordrcavsnsvricgoanet.ibeibtenog,cnsg’luysrdleer,rtti/.aaaaoseltCiidfshdmngvpiEBeeemeapDOaJ,ldudnooUeca’ilsnrhvpnfy.BeiSiteoeidsrfuu2n.lfmtflos0onegetSisph1crinsrmmta9emteeiDanei.adavssWeesdlselsltlgnaiohBePaswrtnmexturenSiadopsned8penigatnanisecmnrhnetecadBrrOsiiBmedaaiuwswnuat-ls,iigsestsnittinsigthzenhteeythfdeesooestlserosirvel Orman L Toko Vice President, Division Sales Manager, TBK Bank SSB, Triumph Bancorp LeLoeaxnpsactdeloyern,irewtsnrhhicbipeeun,ataininntdgdcokmhnmoyoledwesxlaetpodBetBItIalDengahhreaaiavcevieedmnmeidihsusknofCeieyiicoacfoonrSla,conensnaSftauiraanBgiir’Rnrorlsscs,oereynetiTlesD,at-ei,rrngnaslesaIvieuitekagadla1lminn9rrnfSmell-oeed9satrmpler,5slelchbeaeaho.uisatInanitIBirpniaodTdhravB,kmeneeaanmuriarnntvceis,memaetagolipalndnyrVsomtie,hpanpiiwshosceg,dieisgatneooreunirersMvvrrsPtdahkeeitiarnawainirr,neplntysa,ogsgC,.eacnmirowodegodokoliaehenionnndannmosrggnmuatacme,,gltdhatyDanheiomiuntgeiMmc.vngrbfhiIskarase,iaaaosittmnoolnimtemeotfengadsursmreeSC’skheksxaiyoafeeiltDnlflgltresrpooideee.esnrrrgimnotgavfMrsrtfid,edeoe,aaooleausmnynfsaSaisdidtnltottg.hrarheneIOeiatevxaraetretWlmegRfenUcogaene,anrinfpssecroiiitTuvenzvceeBbeaeeurrKltrrnissicgoeiintednoytaf.icl , 17 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

Mark Gittes President at Colorado Horsehair, Inc.; Consultant at Colorado MBO MMfHFaltiuenaaeCrraanhkknlestachotnSeosnpslaAdeeatnsrlnPDvaiaoselCnhyidnNs.Mtta,TsBwIenAacicthhiM.n,nSLaoFecnliCSaPBFDooaunarnirOragdudagnoigdriornHdeceAmnairceernLHsnn,er.egpwO2ai,M,zaofI0lSivtanyrdatsht0etoshcrieiartC1tcm.ovil,,CtohoafneaMuotnnntn2iltrhCsadmspso0ueroL,ew1&ekliOal5pttUo,itaGsCtrerhinthnnvlriaoreaittivedsCtFArJewefc,oakoimonreNsna-lisroabnnesehi2ntrtatriaaBymha0csinscndoee1iooaaa8sodsifBlnment,acoCcaorMttMioopevnounaFnegrp.alladoropdsrrtakeruracioroaamrlulhertnsdapsliSeuno,tPcamlosdigJorrof.LeaCtmntegP“slhoNoesleripemdofBdtaiaeneuusttpmnrihcnpsooSmylietuunncsawanaidhtaentennielioshdcoads,SooaSnmawBlsDtGeniDeooooenedtffrCvncihnokeABTlsaeioerele,ustrodfarsnFsaplrtonieitlannhimscddtMseaeoiieaasntDnarYthnsnycciFeerteilaaoaeaAuDCnglrrcdh.eideeA”treenoriengasBtrcopadneotofle.ryoo.fasrtkts Tayo Okunade Partner, Founder, Okunade LLP enuaTavnaheyteeiormoayngrpciarnlaalogsdlyaeumowawfeftfihenicridtelmerbfr,peaoTrntamoetyvhfoiitedthssieTfepacmCentraaogmmraogaaUyapurrlntppoeocppnnttcellterreesiooOhivadmaecaryyeikdcselslmmOsrseuetofshinnkchoeecidDetutlaennariysienedslatth,cnppaoerraoldctiediuafseonpiispssretDnngelector,iatettrmsserLnsrina.nigsLmabetavebPaeAicenencniutxtfnfitrregtntsspo,oaaedoi,erSnats2treferitciesg0omouiwLasesr1nanrastse1onpm,bae.nesrcclwtoosukmpeoTeCyrrimediann,noeeocayftgvnnaeblerionlfottegeadaihdtslctgrcfesvoaautEaeirtornaknlaonmnmfenodtgldee,sicfbpanaybarlooLaltitdmonuetwattouceydnshowikhslimnrteren,at’sonarsaasrede,teienrhsblinemienyovsdauastgceni.ninasnswnlar,iudndtinaIlpshandtldnenetchrerircsnhesorcteraseeeegioeblst-iDaddrnatiahwvtmeie.ttnghieeelrvindatauiaescvphtdtlcsetoeirolaiotieesrdeudpupnpgdsriotpasuiaatiadfscrglstlrfinpoeiem.iarcpcduadestalTeiictietroanbaoehameonnyauvstefotder,sierooyairnnanatel,sssso.s William Tucker CPA, Hanson & Co., CPAs oWBMAwfomoaiuflrnlieilknaadriamgniecnegracmenaiiananeIrlndtnnahstetntehdAidtetsuaamnstxoeBaacdatnoicteafaehptgCnieaoeedlPHiuocbarnomnreotsrnfuetrdmid(nsdeieoaifHopisvniexernteCfurFiphtrndetodolMSseeottasuvtncirsPcAnaaoiUHitidcueeln)gafrsneaonbnocd,aPissnuclvclttanrilesinceereetibodrocuatrrlnAviaeinesxsntnoisncwithctpga&fscPdeayealc,ooaasantCtatoMulenndeiisotsfvtnrnodpces.iiohLt,ctihedenaDobWivoatnecingecuuleuisiaitaracisSnsl.assclalilaecivtnvHn,qalGliCeyliCeedmuelkrrslosonmeinotscwosalcrfouiooieeprtoaenowprisemdtecorafeaLilurakMnrcepdogsstoscadlo.uaayeimoaldag.nindSsmpnielaldvooitrcoggpihtaccellnoeleiaceiaea,enmnttla,bttUitairaKccyieellnaxyceciYsntonico.p.vittwfesouoHelWlaAsCuhanre.cnsnsPiittlcoHnesiiliAttnishoniiaeysnnngcnami,gugonsieHsamtmfccofabtaeilCitneulrrbloaueomtmddtelntnethleiroh.dcodbe(sdrcoHMnsehainamfrsnehGdiuru,stoiepoMalmaoslcfllnFsoiayAabatdoietvr)hnne.eeaewarcerrsnessorcitrfgoiokaherltd 18 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

Maria Oxman Associate, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP. CSmSwMDttoehseualn.iotmrlveeOmrebaxPsredmtCurrPoobeaaollHnnlirefcgtigsstnDtepheheereareovfnsneNefhinicsaLnipdtaaBgiewosaLDrner,.aesaaAmhndMCpimbsMlnsuevHeoorsevsaaeocrolri.iemrotsrcnsjdcitseO’prehatseebitcaeaasxiorrepbftdstrmnosrsriutnoio,sPw.crcaseoi,naruHnainhdfdBonn.snceeeagetehsSaldrnhuvrsarsohteesabdcGrAlehtdlmitiecohublsneiswipoosnapeogr, ortmantgeaapCewelscsruremsruom.isdoasaaaenl,eoltsuacnolaiiailaqrnltotnefnawaibiuinccgn.ddtdieetyl,gWidaioerl.thaioenedincIhoeSrngncdligisuistttrleoreiprepopeaaneeirrretnebtctcaeesiassaodveolvmloermaigieipctnnofnesnytuapiutMhd,inilrnCatastaagtiAuttilnoontsyeeorIiuhndeAfraasflreonsae.dlotttrsawhfrAmifhtalntJveued.ehnieaDioreatdeddnd2.tsnnireve0tdaatcpoiavda1htolyrnrer9cendetotilhfehootacegfaOhiteelplveucalpyfesyemvilfsUrlsa,olieisbaoitcsrneofmaoclpehoinynrtvtamefeteeoiaewrcntafliordeheshtolsrftneseioeraelhttmarklfasyesDacwsttntutuooaaeChwidlirotnwftaoneeriindmpD-ltneouhsoent’crshsotntraeeiwopvdnessontsri-al, Ms. Oxman was named among Colorado’s “Up and Coming Lawyers” for 2019 by Law Week Colorado. Marisela Parraguez Project Manager, Global Trade Activator Program Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs ofcMMpiofrraaosmtrrtjhieypspelceaarttlnnoaseidgaewisrmsaaitnnlmhoawdottheaikhvovnieenedugropenfuitvndobCeelChloirochigulMMwieWtp,emihtrxlpeieaasaaatpaprdorrhdstndieaiivhuusstdsreLcairheeaiunsatetcslletpi,etaagengheiip,HtnncneiwboadsoecieAangonherltdudcmtdhrghoDskdkesr-elaTd-eeCviepionemcPrsdee,efgiacrlwfcacomoiohdinaiecpovfMjnenieixeerigCcmonpcakrraaailgtesvioainnl9nctilrMnglyadegdiysteEynrafeeCocnnoadnFoacaancgnroafrtmlreildosgrciniPnbceomraeeufrvebsionmregebenaerafirnfslnntpuaiogittcenangeImhritrnnggMtheecovig.eoietonoaeuInipsnvSpgnsuerteeetthrannGraemanoegcttartlejrropeoet-etieisAsiureombncospamnsrFtat,nrec.sttlltePsueftnrPeTwoniriretaroceroileniibaichnsftoomurtad.hrnroraonPoeioosnhtmnarftl.oDAiodedigSpSocevgtj.phphronhtivyooaireieeevnPnjoualeachiroUimsnncotsoalpodnghytngosms,riovirtaW/s1nePaegme6nhndrmrrTndeoiyosaCtcCi,egvnwEtBthaaaDyrtnhaainrstaeglsoeisnemdofnlfikpoonstvsarohfeionr.ract,niadl 19 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

Community Evening of Healing The Community Evening of Healing is a special event in the Afrik Impact Theme: Celebration Week. This is a time with unique challenges that have impacted our The Value lives. The African Leadership Group hopes to bring a sense of rehabilitation and peace to the hard-hit members of our community through words of inspiration, in Our music and art performances, and the natural healing effects of the Gardens with Common families and friends. Voice 20 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

PROGRAM COMMUNITY EVENING OF HEALING - SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2020 Carlou D Djeneba Sako Dance Cleo Parker Robinson Music Guest Group Dance Ensemble 21 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

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OUR SPONSORS Contribution of $10,000 and more Contribution of $5,000 and more Contribution of $2,500 and more The African Leadership Group would like to thank you for your generous contribution. 24 ALG | AFRIK IMPACT 2020

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THANK YOU From Papa Dia “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”  —African proverb August 2020 Dear Community Members: First and foremost, as you read this letter. I hope it finds you in good health and high spirits.  I think we can all agree that this has been a uniquely challenging year as we all cope with a global pandemic, an economic downturn, social and racial unrest, political turmoil, and even crime and violence targeting the African immigrant community. Any one of these things would be a heavy burden, but all of them together can be overwhelming.  That is why it is more important than ever to come together for the 5th annual Afrik Impact celebration—a series of events meant to commemorate our collective accomplishments, recognize our community champions, and cast the vision for our next year of service and advocacy. I encourage you to read through this booklet so that you can see all the many people who are currently helping African Leadership Group thrive. Take note of our board of directors who set our direction, our generous funders who support our programs, our sponsors who made this event possible, and our impressive list of speakers and presenters who enriched us by freely sharing their knowledge and expertise. And, most importantly, take note of our committees, made up of community members who drive our organizational agenda forward. While there are plenty of challenges, there is much more to celebrate. We come together as brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, friends and family—a community in the truest sense of the word—to confront and conquer whatever challenges we face. We are resilient. We are strong. And we are, without a doubt, better together. Sincerely, Papa Dia Founder & Executive Director W W W. U S A L G . O R G