Volume 40 No. 27
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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7th Annual Dr. Martin Luther Why the U.S. Frequently King Jr. Service Gala Awards
Celebrating Excellence. Honoring Service. Inspiring the Next Generation.
Votes Against African Interests at the UN The U.S. was the only South-South and Triancountry that voted against gular Cooperation, which a UN resolution to adopt sought to help developing a new world map that ac- countries tackle challengcurately depicts Africa's es and achieve their goals. size. Rather than viewing
The President of the Sothe US vote as an isolated ciety for International Reevent, analysts say a re- lations Awareness (SIRA), view of major UN resolu- Owei Lakemfa, attributed
SAN BERNARDINO, Gala Awards.
tions in the past year shows the U.S. actions to impe-
This prestigious event several other instances of rialistic tendencies: "The fornia Black Chamber of recognizes outstanding the U.S. opposing Africa's US sees itself as the com- Commerce – Inland Cit- athletes whose impact ex- interests.
mander of the world. It ies East Chapter, in part- tends far beyond the game.
Earlier in the year, the has a mentality of trying nership with YouthBuild We are seeking individu- U.S. stood against the to enslave other people, so Inland Empire and LUE als who were either raised Ghanaian-sponsored res- whenever you have other Productions
Community in our community or have olution to recognize the people moving towards Umbrella Services, proud- adopted our community as transatlantic slave trade as progress, it does not." ly invites the community their own and have dem- the gravest crime against to submit nominations for onstrated an unwavering humanity. Last December, the 7th Annual Dr. Martin the Americans also voted
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