For many Jamestown to Jamestown travelers, their time in Ghana’s capital city came to an end tonight, but the impact of their visit would remain etched into Accra’s memory. The day began with the second part of the business summit and even more city tours.
The threat to exploit Black labor is still an unfortunate reality across the world, but we know the value and power of Black labor and consumerism. Thank you to everyone who joined us for @NAACP‘s #JamestownToJamestown Business Summit. https://t.co/OaAfO6qLjH
— Derrick Johnson (@DerrickNAACP) August 22, 2019
#VoyagesAfriq The two-day event is to further enhance discourse on how African Diaspora can reconnect to the continent through business linkages while taking advantage of the enormous investment potentials in Ghana and the continent. @MOTACGhana @akwasizurich @NAACP @whthome pic.twitter.com/VjKniRj9kH
— #VoyagesAfriq (@VoyagesAfriq) August 21, 2019
The group continued to make its way around the city’s most prominent landmarks, taking in the history and culture, and forming deep bonds with each other.
NAACP group on an excursion to Aburi Gardens.
One of the sites toured was of special significance to the NAACP, as it was the home and museum of one of the founders of the NAACP, W.E.B. Du Bois.
The day concluded with a gala fit for Kings and Queens as NAACP Vice-Chair, Karen Boykin-Towns, empowered participants to take the lessons learned in Ghana and use them to continue their activism back home.
“What a privilege it is to be in this country. As we make this journey, it’s important that we take what we learn here, and use it to fuel the fight when we get back to America.” @KarenBTowns, NAACP Vice-Chair, Board of Directors at gala for #JamestownToJamestown #NAACPinGhana pic.twitter.com/I2qSIGrkdb
— NAACP (@NAACP) August 22, 2019
Undoubtedly, long-lasting memories were formed, and all found purpose in their journey back to Africa.
