Champions of Change: Trailblazers in American Diaspora Communities
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The White House honors 14 leaders in American Diaspora communities with roots in the Horn of Africa as Champions of Change. These leaders are helping to build stronger neighborhoods in communities across the country, and are working to mobilize networks across borders to address global challenges. January 30, 2012.
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