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NGWA National Association USA

Website: 
http://www.ngwanational.org/

NGWA National Association USA is a charitable organizatoin founded in 1986 with its mission focused on human and cultural advancements within the context of cultural sustainability. NNAUSA has impacted many lived in Nigeria and in the Diaspora  and has committed about $600,000 to numerous projects through direct engagements and/or partnerships with institutions in the US and Nigeria. 

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Nonprofit
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Arts and Culture
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Folk Arts/Culture
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Cultural Exchange
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Business and Commerce
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Community Development
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Economic Development
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Community Development
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Human Services
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Advocacy/Policy
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History and Preservation
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International Relations
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Humanitarian Assistance/Foreign Aid
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Immigration/Refugees
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Africa
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Nigerian (Nigeria)

Celebrating the Bicentennial of Liberia’s Liberation: ACANA & GPA Partner for a Panel Discussion During World Heritage Week

By Andrew Beers

News Type: 
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Topic: 
Governance
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In the News
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Emerging International Journalists Program
Topic: 
History and Preservation
Global Region: 
Liberian

World Heritage Week May 22-27, 2022

Date: 
5/22/2022 8:00am - 5/28/2022 9:00pm

Philadelphia World Heritage Day was instituted by Mayor Jim Kenney in 2016, and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each May. This annual event is an important part of bringing awareness of Philadelphia's World Heritage City to all city residents. Each year, the celebration is carried out in a different location and in a different way. In 2022, we will celebrate our 7th year as a World Heritage City by holding a week of activities and event to be held May 22-27th.  

Event Type: 
Community Events
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Educational Events
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Festivals/Parties
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Arts and Culture
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Education
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Folk Arts/Culture
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Cultural Exchange
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Cultural Awareness
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History and Preservation
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Ghanaian
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American (United States)

Philadelphia-Liberia Bicentennial Celebration Kickoff Event

Date: 
3/31/2022 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: 
Philadelphia City Hall 2nd Floor, Mayor's Reception Room 1401 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
United States
See map: Google Maps

On March 31st, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the return of the first free Black Americans to what is now known as Liberia!

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Event Type: 
Festivals/Parties
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Global Region: 
Liberian

GPA Meets With Cameroon Delegation

Last December, members of the Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) met with the Cameroon Ambassador who visited Philadelphia with a delegation with the objective to increase the exposure to Cameroon arts and culture in the city.

News Type: 
ARTS & CULTURE
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Global Region: 
Cameroonian
Global Region: 
American (United States)

Solas 2021

Date: 
3/3/2021 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: 
Virtual
United States
See map: Google Maps
Website: 
https://welcomingcenter.org/solas/?mkt_t...

Join us on Wednesday, March 3rd at Solas 2021 as we celebrate the important work that YOU have helped make possible!

This year will be the first virtual Solas Awards and while it will be different from past events, we are excited to be able to welcome everyone to join us in experiencing The Welcoming Center. During Solas 2021, you will have the opportunity to virtually network with others in The Welcoming Center community, learn more about the impact your support has on immigrants in Philadelphia, and watch a live conversation with our 2021 Solas Award honoree, Dr. José Ramón Fernández-Peña hosted by our friend and former colleague, Amanda Bergson-Shilcock.

Event Type: 
Community Events
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
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Folk Arts/Culture
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Cultural Exchange
Topic: 
Community Development
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Hospitality and Promotion
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Africa
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Asia
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Central America/Carribean
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Europe
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Middle East
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North America
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Pacific Oceania
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South America

The 33rd Annual Caribbean Festival

Date: 
8/18/2019 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
The Great Plaza, Penn’s Landing 101 S Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
See map: Google Maps
Website: 
https://phillycaribbeanfestival.com/fest...

On August 19, we’re bringing the islands to you! Join us for the 32nd Annual Philadelphia Caribbean Festival for a day full of island culture.

Event Type: 
Community Events
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Community Arts
Topic: 
Dance
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Music
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Theater/Performance
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Cultural Exchange
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Hospitality and Promotion
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Food/Cuisine
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Guinean
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Bahamian
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Dominican
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Grenadian
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Haitian
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Jamaican
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Kittitian/Nevisian
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Panamanian
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Puerto Rican
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St. Lucian
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Trinidadian/Tobagonian
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North America
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American (United States)
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Virgin Island
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Bolivian

Odunde Festival

Date: 
6/10/2018 10:00am - 8:00pm
Location: 
23rd and South Streets
Philadelphia, PA
United States
See map: Google Maps
Website: 
https://www.odundefestival.org/

The ODUNDE festival attracts up to 500,000 people annually and is the largest African American street festival held in the country.

Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Cultural Exchange
Topic: 
Philadelphia
Global Region: 
Africa
Global Region: 
American (United States)

Penn Museum presents Wawa Welcome America

Date: 
6/29/2018 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: 
Penn Museum 3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
See map: Google Maps
Event Type: 
Arts & Culture
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
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Literature
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Education
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Community Arts
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Visual Arts
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Graphic Arts/Design
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Museum/Exhibition
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Architecture
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Historical Preservation / Archaeology
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Cultural Exchange
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Africa
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Asia
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Central America/Carribean
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Europe
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Middle East
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North America
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Pacific Oceania
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South America

Ensemble Novo

Date: 
6/27/2018 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: 
Penn Museum 3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
United States
See map: Google Maps

This six-piece Brazilian jazz group of Philadelphia features vibraphone, electric and nylon string guitars, bass guitar, drums, percussion and saxophone. Inspired by the music of Brazil, the group creates a spacious, welcoming sound.

Event Type: 
Arts & Culture
Topic: 
Arts and Culture
Topic: 
Community Arts
Topic: 
Music
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Cultural Exchange
Topic: 
Philadelphia
Global Region: 
Africa
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Central America/Carribean
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Europe
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Middle East
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North America
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South America