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05LIMA5039
2005-11-28 18:37:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Lima
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REQUEST FOR A U.S. SPEAKER FOR CONMEMORATION OF BLACK

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UNCLAS LIMA 005039 

SIPDIS

STATE FOR IIP/G/WHA (CBARONE),INFO WHA/PDA (MDCONNERS/GADAMS/
SLEBENS),WHA/PD (GGALLEGOS),STATE FOR IIP/T/SV

E.O.12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP PE
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR A U.S. SPEAKER FOR CONMEMORATION OF BLACK
HISTORY MONTH


UNCLAS LIMA 005039

SIPDIS

STATE FOR IIP/G/WHA (CBARONE),INFO WHA/PDA (MDCONNERS/GADAMS/
SLEBENS),WHA/PD (GGALLEGOS),STATE FOR IIP/T/SV

E.O.12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP PE
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR A U.S. SPEAKER FOR CONMEMORATION OF BLACK
HISTORY MONTH



1. Program description: Post requests a speaker to commemorate
Black History Month and to promote African American and African
Peruvian identity and culture among adolescents in Lima, and the
provincial cities of Ica and Lambayeque. The program would
consist of a series of artistic workshops to help raise issues of
African American and African Peruvian self image and identity
among young people through art, theater and/or music. Workshops
will focus on African American pride, self-esteem and cultural
recognition as experienced in U.S. history and could be
complimented with video sessions. Post will work with the city
halls, local civil associations, and NGO's in the historically
African Peruvian districts of La Victoria, Zana, Canete and
Chincha. End Summary.


2. Time frame: February 19-25. FY06 2Q; (2 travel days, and 5
working days).


3. Program Objectives:
--Raise awareness among African Peruvian children and adolescents
of the African American experience,
--Explore similarities between US and African Peruvian identities
evident in through artistic expression,
--Analyze cultural similarities and differences between African
Americans and African Peruvian cultures through different art
forms,
--Provide information on African American history, culture and
values to serve as an example to African Peruvians.


4. MPP goal: Democratic Systems and Practices: Civil liberties.


5. Justification: African Peruvians have long suffered from an
identity crisis. Although it is estimated that approximately 10%
of Peruvians are of African descent, few recognize and celebrate
their heritage. Through this program, Post seeks to use the
African American experience to encourage African Peruvian
children to recognize and celebrate their roots. Post will work
in close coordination with the municipal government, local civil
associations (such as parent's associations),and African
American NGOs to help raise awareness on the importance of
developing strong African Peruvian identity among young people,
and preserving cultural ties with their communities. Post will
also coordinate with local schools in December, since summer
holidays run from January to March.


6. Audience: Participants will include children from the age of
10 to 15, teachers and members of the press.


7. Proposed topics to be addressed by speaker and type of event:
U.S. speaker would address the African American identity and
pride, issues related to children's self esteem, creative
thinking, and support for cultural diversity. Speaker would
direct artistic workshops to address these issues through
corporal expressions, theater, painting and/or music.


8. Supporting materials: Post will provide all artistic
materials requested by speaker, and would appreciate any printed
and audiovisual material in Spanish related to the program to be
sent via APO prior to the program.


9. Funding: FY06 I bucks.


10. Name of Program Officer and contact information: Program
Officer is ACAO Abigail Gonzalez, office phone (51-1) 618-2634,
fax 434-1299 or 434-0100. Program coordinator is Vanessa Wagner
de Reyna, 618-2080. Thanks and regards.

STRUBLE