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Diasporia News of Sunday, 26 June 2011

Source: Alex Boafo

Kwakwaduam Association receives $1000 donation ...

...At the SASSI Ladies First Annual Fashion and Dance Show in New York.

The Strong African Sophisticated Sisters Inc. (Sassi Ladies) was established in October 2009. The President of the organization, Ms. Nazat Bello and the Public Relations Officer Ms. Eunice Poku indicated that the SASSI Ladies Club is a private social club of African descent women. The primary mission of the SASSI ladies is to provide a support system for its members and encourage members in their personal and career goals. The club also seeks to empower our communities including supporting women and children initiatives. The SASSI Ladies welcome members from all religions, races, educational backgrounds and income levels that support its mission and ideals

The fashion show itself showcased African Inspired clothing and home goods by innovative designers and seamstresses across the nation. The show brought about a wider customer appreciation of African inspired designs. It was a fantastic display of authentic designs with gorgeous models to boot. It was a tremendous success

In his remarks, Dr. Kwame Aniapam Boafo, President of Kwakwaduam expressed extreme gratitude to the SASSI Ladies Club and indicated that Kwakwaduam and the SASSI Ladies share a common vision, values and the mission of empowering their communities and fostering a close social, cultural, relationship between their members.

The Kwakwaduam Organization thanked the SASSI Ladies Club for their generous donation and indicated that they look forward to years of collaboration between the two Organizations and their shared vision