Semi-finals of the "Dream or Prophecy" speech contest
On January 25, 2012, ten young leaders, made up of college students and professional young people, competed in the English version of the semi-finals of the "Dream or Prophecy" speech contest at the American Cultural Center in Cotonou.
Building a Generation of Innovators
Washington — “Today’s youth has access to better information than Bill Clinton did,” said tech innovator Vivek Wadwha. “Today, within seconds, you hear about what’s happening everywhere in the world.” Before he became a voice of change and innovation in the tech industry, Vivek Wadwha was the founder of two successful startup tech companies. Today, he advises startup companies, is a fellow at Stanford law school, director of research at Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University and a columnist for a number of business publications.
“BOYCOTT” screened at Movie Night
As part of its regularly scheduled English language movie program, the American Cultural Center showcased the film “BOYCOTT,” depicting the Montgomery bus boycott inspired by Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day
In celebration of Martin Luther King Day and in preparation of Black History Month, sixty elementary and Middle school-aged children from the English International School and the New Covenant American School attended a screening of the film, “Let Freedom Sing” at the American Cultural Center.
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Clinton Promotes Democracy in Four-Nation Africa Trip
Washington — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton completed a four-nation visit to Africa to promote democracy, good government and economic reforms, and to demonstrate a U.S. commitment to a post-conflict return to peace.
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State Department Initiative to Prepare Women for Public Service
A new movement to groom women for power is launched at the State Department with the backing of the secretary of state and other prominent women.
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U.S. Elections: Frequently Asked Questions
There are two basic types of elections — primary and general. In addition to the primaries and general elections held in even-numbered years, which include political races for the U.S. Congress, some states and local jurisdictions also hold “off-year” elections (both primary and general) in odd-numbered years for their elected officials.
