Press Release

Contact
Abdul Kamus
(240) 475-8870
February 14, 2005

Peoples Congregational Church, in conjunction with the African Resource Center, will host the building of a boat in its Hall of Nations at the Church. This boat building is a symbol of the transitions made by Africans and African Americans in their journey from the old world to the new.

Today that journey is being replicated, not by enslaved African men, women and children, but by those who are making a conscious effort to become a part of American Society.

The boat building will commence on February 10, and end on February 20 at 12:30PM. Anyone interested in participating in this symbolic experience should meet at the Church 4704 - 13th Street, NW on Thursday, between the hours of 3:30 - 6:30, and on Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Press conference and reception
February, 20 2004
at 12:30PM
Peoples Congregational Church
4704 13 Street, NW
Washington,DC

In addition to the boat building, Peoples Congregational Church is working with the African Resource Center, to engage in open dialogue around issues and relationships between African immigrants and refugees living in America, and African Americans.

Please join us as we come together as a community to build this symbol of hope for the future of all Africans in America.

The boat building equipment is sponsored by the Alexandria Boat Builders Foundation.