Sentences with phrase «african leaders of state»

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The NY Post reports this morning that a group of African - American Democratic leaders, headed by state Party Co-Chair Keith Wright, are mobilizing to try to erode the support among black voters enjoyed by former Gov. Eliot Spitzer as he heads into the final weeks of his NYC comptroller battle with his primary opponent, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.

Asian, African - American and Hispanic business and religious leaders demonstrated outside Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Manhattan office to pressure the Democrat to diversify the leadership of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the Jacob Javits Center board of directors and other state entities under the control of the executive branch.

At a rally in Harlem, many of the state's top African - American politicians, chanting «Andrea, Andrea,» voiced their support for the current leader of Senate Democrats, Andrea Stewart - Cousins, to become the majority leader of the Senate.

Stewart - Cousins, the state's first female African - American legislative leader, said it's «mind - boggling» that there would even be a question of whether Democrats should be in charge.

It is right to claim that actions are now being taken that are both in the interests of Western powers and that undermine the sovereignty of African states; but to frame them in «colonial» terms is inflammatory and risks becoming associated with statements from less well - meaning leaders.

Should African leaders make more of an effort to delineate Western interests from those of African states?

Speaking on wide range of issues, the former Ghanaian leader urged African states to invest in Energy.

The 163 page report, which is very detailed on current affairs on the African continent, also mentioned the leader of Togo's main opposition party, the National Alliance for Change (ANC), Mr. Jean - Pierre Fabre, who challenged the incumbent President Faure Gnassingbe 2010 and 2015 but lost as the second most peaceful opposition leader in Africa and the best within the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWA) Sub-region region.

Paterson was elected by the Democratic caucus of the Senate as Minority Leader on November 20, 2002, becoming both the first non-white state legislative leader and the highest - ranking African American elected official in the history of New York State, unseating the incumbent Minority Leader, Martin CLeader on November 20, 2002, becoming both the first non-white state legislative leader and the highest - ranking African American elected official in the history of New York State, unseating the incumbent Minority Leader, Martin Costate legislative leader and the highest - ranking African American elected official in the history of New York State, unseating the incumbent Minority Leader, Martin Cleader and the highest - ranking African American elected official in the history of New York State, unseating the incumbent Minority Leader, Martin CoState, unseating the incumbent Minority Leader, Martin CLeader, Martin Connor.

I'm still getting details about what took place, but there has been quiet upset - albeit little on the record - from some African - American and Hispanic leaders about the lack of any people of color on the statewide ticket, which was unveiled two weeks ago during the state Democratic convention.

None of this seems to faze a mayor known for his «political cool» over a career that started as an aide to then - County Executive Dennis T. Gorski and extended through the Common Council and State Senate before being elected the city's first African - American leader in 2005.

We bring together the most influential African - American, Hispanic, Caribbean and Asian leaders from every corner of the Empire State and beyond.

Oh, and the «brains» of that operation was a Democratic state Senator, a former Senate Majority Leader * and one of the highest ranking African American elected officials in New York history, was bribing everyone he seemingly could find so that he could become the Republican nominee for NYC mayor.

The delegation headed by Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace laureate and the current chairwoman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), will include Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, Sierra Leone leader Ernest Bai Koroma and former President John Mahama.

He called on the member states to work towards achieving the renewed commitment announced at the end of the 27th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly in Kigali where African leaders adopted the Agenda 2063.

in the more than a year since he began his White House bid, Trump has not held a single event aimed at black voters in their communities, and has also turned down repeated invitations to address gatherings of black leaders, ignored African - American conservatives in states he needs to win and made numerous inflammatory comments about minorities.

Local Elected officials, African - American Community Leaders and Hundreds of Bronxites Come Together to Celebrate Black History Month BRONX, NY — Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) joined State Senator James Sanders, Jr..

President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma has praised President John Mahama's performance as the Chairman of the Regional Body, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), describing him as a decisive leader.

In a state where no African - American or Latino holds statewide elected office, leaders of both groups are concerned the recent slew of corruption charges facing their ranks may hurt that cause.

Senator Stewart Cousins, who would become the state's first female African - American legislative leader, says it's «mind - boggling» that there would even be a question of whether Democrats should be in charge.

The Economic Community of West African States» court has berated the Nigerian Government for always filing fresh motions in a bid to frustrate a fundamental right enforcement suit filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

African climate negotiators attending the U.S. - Africa Leaders Summit in Washington this week said leadership from the United States is critical to finalizing a global deal on measures to address climate change in 2015 after years of deadlock.

While at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Upenyu has worked as an Academic Lead for a Pre-college program serving college - bound students from minority backgrounds; Teaching Assistant at undergraduate and graduate levels; and Academic Coordinator for the State Department - funded Mandela Washington Fellowship / Young African Leaders Initiative.

South African president, Jacob Zuma, has become latest head of state to join the ongoing World Tourism Organization and World Travel & Tourism Council Leaders for Tourism Campaign.

South African president, Jacob Zuma, has become latest head of state to join the ongoing World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Leaders for Tourism Campaign.

This film essay revisits her mother's 1966 trip to the U.S. on a State Department - sponsored travel program, Operation Crossroads Africa, aimed to convince African students (presumed to be future leaders) that «the U.S. is a vital society worthy of sympathetic or at least serious consideration.»

During a roundtable discussion, several leaders of African countries that are a part of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership spoke with urgency about the need for the United States, which is also a member, to provide more money for the initiative, particularly because such forests not only provide a wildlife haven but also serve as a buffer against the buildup of greenhouse gases.

Jerome Ringo (The Apollo Alliance & NWF)- Jerome Ringo is chairman of the board of the National Wildlife Federation, the first African American in such a leadership position at a major national environmental group and was recently named president of the Apollo Alliance, a coalition of organized labor, environmental, business and civil rights leaders determined to free the United States of dependence on foreign oil.

Brazil remains the global leader in deepwater production; Mexico also sees rapid growth as a result of successful bidding rounds since 2016, alongside the United States, African producers and some new players including Guyana and Suriname.

If confirmed by the legislature, Robinson would be the first African - American leader of the state's highest court.