U.S. Celebrates People of African Descent

The United Nations and the Organization of American States designated 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent to strengthen national actions and regional and international cooperation to:
-Ensure that people of African descent fully enjoy economic, cultural, social, civil and political rights;
-Advance their integration into all political, economic, social and cultural aspects of society; and
-Promote a greater knowledge of and respect for their diverse heritage and culture.

The United States, as a multi-ethnic, multi-racial democracy with strong ties of friendship in the Western Hemisphere, recognizes and celebrates the rich contributions of African descendant populations to the fabric of our societies.

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