How African Americans reconnect with Africa
An African American delegation led by Dr. Erieka Bennett, fourth from the left, attend the May 29, 1999 inauguration of then-president elect of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo. From left to right: former entertainer Mary-Elaine Verrett; entertainer La Trice; former Washington, D.C. mayor Marion Barry; Dr. Erieka Bennett; The African founder Soumanou Salifou. BY JONATHAN BROWN AND...
