A Multimedia Documentary Series. Entitled Hopes on the Horizon , Director Henry Hampton and African filmmakers and historians will utilize award-winning techniques to animate the social history of modern Africa. A television special will be broadcast world-wide, and by featuring the many voices of Africa, help to adjust outdated perceptions and attitudes. The special will chronicle recent changes in governance in Africa and embody news hopes around emerging democracies, more viable economies and vibrant cultures. The special will be accompanied by ancillary education and radio components for African, American and international audiences.
Planning is also underway for an African documentary and media training institute.
The Study Commission on Africa. A proposed Study Commission will publish in-depth policy studies on critical topical areas which resonate with the U.S. public. The studies would help policymakers and private sector actors alike with direct intellectual resources to help make more informed decisions about African issues. African arts and cultural education program. This program will engender broader U.S. public interest in Africa through a strategic presentation of its performing and visual arts, complemented by a sustained arts and cultural education program both locally and at the national level.