Association of Concerned Africa Scholars – Analysis and Action on Policies Impacting Africa

ASA ACAS Panel Chicago 2024December 2, 2024
“Lessons from the Covid-19 Epidemic for the Next Pandemics in Africa and Needed Responses from the U.S. and Globally” The Advocacy Network for Africa (AdNA), the Association of Concerned Africa Scholars (USA), and the African Studies Center at Michigan State University are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. At Chicago African Studies Assn Mtg Panel Time: Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 08:00 AM Central Time (US… Read more: ASA ACAS Panel Chicago 2024
ACAS action on SudanJune 12, 2023
Dear President Biden, I write with deep concern over the situation in Sudan. The crisis is deepening, with no end in sight for the suffering of civilians in Sudan. Heavy weaponry including artillery, tanks and jet aircraft have been used in densely populated areas in Khartoum, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. The conflict… Read more: ACAS action on Sudan
Letter in support of new Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)May 30, 2023
Dear President Biden and Secretary Yellen, The U.S. economy has created more than 12 million jobs since President Biden took office, thanks to the sound policies and leadership of your administration. But there is general agreement that the risk of recession is substantial. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates dramatically, and the impact of those increases… Read more: Letter in support of new Special Drawing Rights (SDRs)
ACAS Joins 219 Organizations in Signing Letter to President BidenApril 7, 2021
March 15th, 2021The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC 20500 President Biden, As COVID-19 takes lives, impacts jobs, affects healthcare and drives a global economic crisis, we theundersigned urge the International Monetary Fund, the G20 and White House to:? Cancel debt and expand debt relief for developing countries to… Read more: ACAS Joins 219 Organizations in Signing Letter to President Biden
CELEBRATING JENNIFER DAVIS – Saturday, July 11, 11am (New York), 5 pm (South Africa)July 25, 2020
Dear friends and colleagues of the struggle, An online celebration of the life of Jennifer Davis was held on Saturday, July 11. Although it is sad that there will not be a gathering in person, there is a silver lining that her memorial service can now be viewed online. This is a sad moment in… Read more: CELEBRATING JENNIFER DAVIS – Saturday, July 11, 11am (New York), 5 pm (South Africa)