On the 23rd February, 2023, the African Heritage Leadership Centre-Sierra Leone (AHLEC-SL) organised a Public Lecture at Sierra Leone’s premier institution of learning and the first western-styled university in Africa, Fourah Bay College (FBC). This institution is one of the country’s most valued heritages. The Public Lecture was themed “Amplification of Black Excellence: Africa and Beyond.” This theme is a localization of the global theme for the celebration of the Black History Month, 2023 which is, Black Resistance.
The Public Lecture forms part of our institution’s streak of activities for the celebration of the Black History Month.
The lecture was graciously delivered by the Hon. Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt. In what could best be expected of a true academic and a distinctive professional, her lecture traversed a background of our pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial history as Blacks to a sound recognition of the outstanding contributions made by Blacks in various spheres of life across the world.
Other guests present to grace the occassion who made thrilling statements included: The Ambassador at large and Adviser to His Excellency, Rtd. Brigadier Julius Maada Bio on heritage issues Raymond De’souza George, the Deputy Country Director, CDC, United States Embassy, Madam Chinyere Ekezie, Dr. Fatu Taqui, Representative of the Students’ Union President, Juana J. Samu and others.
The lecture was climaxed by the official launch of the Black Excellence Celebration by the Hon. Minister. This program is slated for the 28th April 2023 at Murray Town Field. It shall be a day and night filled with recognition of fellow Sierra Leoneans for their outstanding contributions and a number of activities ranging from cultural displays, indegenous games, arts and crafts, poetry, to name but a few
