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Du Bois's passing was commemorated yesterday at the W.
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Du Bois Centre for Pan African Culture in Accra.
The event was a significant gathering of dignitaries, scholars, and members of the local community, all coming together to honor the enduring legacy of one of the most influential intellectuals and civil rights leaders of the 20th century.
Strategic vision and opening remarks The event began with a series of opening remarks, setting the tone for the day's proceedings.
Japhet Aryiku, Executive Director of the W.
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Du Bois Museum Foundation, outlined a bold vision for the Centre's future.
He announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art conference center, an outdoor theater, and a café featuring the exclusive "Du Bois Coffee." These additions aim to create a vibrant space for education, reflection, and community engagement.
Aryiku also emphasized the Foundation's commitment to an educational and cultural agenda focused on global peace-building and addressing the enduring "color line," a concept central to Du Bois's work.
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Daniel Rose, Chairman of the W.
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Deborah Rose, another key figure in the Foundation, also contributed to the session.
Aldon Morris, a leading sociologist.
Karida Brown, Professor of Sociology at Emory University, and Howard French, Professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.
Virginia E.
Palmer, the U.S.
Ambassador to Ghana, reinforced the strong ties between Ghana and the United States in her address.
Keynote Address by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo The highlight of the event was the keynote address delivered by H.
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Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana.
Introduced by Andrew Agyapa Mercer, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, the President spoke passionately about the significance of renovating the Du Bois bungalow. "The decision to renovate the Du Bois bungalow is more than a mere construction project.
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