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Mission Statement

Formed in November 2005, by Michael E. Imasua; the purpose of this organization is to Promote solidarity among all students of Miami Dade College generally, and in particular, among students of African descent. Represent the specific concerns of students of African descent in matters that affect them at Miami Dade College, promote their welfare and align with other student groups with similar concerns. Enable all students to share the cultural wealth of the African continent and the Africa Diaspora and encourage the spirit of multiculturalism within all Miami Dade College Campuses at large. Create a forum where members can debate, analyze and engage with each other on contemporary social, political and cultural issues within or affecting Africa, the African Diaspora or African derivative populations wherever they are found. Assist or facilitate interested members who wish to travel or study abroad in Africa, the Caribbean or wherever African populations are found. Raise awareness and to arouse interest in the history, societies and cultures of Africa, the African Diaspora, greater Miami and within Miami Dade College.

We strive to increase awareness in terms of whom we are and what role Africa can play in the global community and the Miami Dade College. It is our intent to create and nurture a global view of African people and a connection to African people and the issues that affect them wherever they are found in the world. In addition, we hope to give voice to issues and concerns that impact our local populations and build partnerships with other human groups who experience these same issues and concerns.

Our mission is to facilitate a broad understanding among the community of the history, societies and cultures of the African world and to offer constructive analysis of global issues as it affects Africa and the Diaspora in the Caribbean and Latin America.

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   The purpose of this organization is to serve as a resource on all issues related to Africa. We are striving to increase awareness in terms of whom we are and what role Africa can play in the global community and the Miami Dade College. We also endeavor to assist newly arrived African students and also international students so as to ensure their experiences of their first days within the college are as comfortable as possible.

   Our Vision is to become one of the most active student organizations both within and outside the Miami Dade College.

   I share with you the dreams of PASA by conducting periodic meetings for members and providing lectures, workshops, seminars and forums for the entire academic and civic community. African-focused global town meetings, film festivals, creative and performing arts programs, culinary and cultural events, library-based media showcase exhibits, perhaps linking up on special occasions with AFRICANDO, the Greater Miami Subcommittee on Africa and African delegations through the Miami Council for International Visitors. Perhaps eventually an annual recognition event for outstanding role models and contributors to awareness, immersion and delineation of Africa.