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Ambassador Erieka Bennett
Erieka Bennett was born in the US south, the daughter of a military man who moved his family to postings in France and Alaska when Erieka and her brothers were young. When the family settled in Ala...view moreErieka Bennett was born in the US south, the daughter of a military man who moved his family to postings in France and Alaska when Erieka and her brothers were young. When the family settled in Alabama during Erieka’s teen years, the wanderlust spirit seized her, and she struck out for a career in New York City at age nineteen, landing a job in news media. Later, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she immersed herself in politics and honed her skills in communications, management, and diplomacy. She has applied these skills exceptionally well for the last four decades in her passion for uniting people of color throughout the African Diaspora.
Erieka founded the (AU) African Diaspora Mission in Ghana in 2005, the first diplomatic mission of its kind in the world. She serves as the head of mission in Ghana. The Pan-African organization’s goal is to elevate Africa’s reputation, improving relations between Africans and African-Americans and encouraging people everywhere to invest in the continent, especially people of color. Erikea is a regular guest of African leaders to help launch initiatives that promote and advocate for advancing business, tourism, and peace throughout the continent.
Under her direction, the mission convened the first summit of American and African journalists more than ten years ago to discuss ways to enhance Africans’ potential and reputation, published a thank you book to President Bill Clinton, commemorating his trips to and support of Africa, and opened a school for orphans and vulnerable children.
Erieka’s other books include Erieka's Magical Realism and President Clinton’s Legacy to Africa.view less