August 2003

Brazil: Boa Morte 2003 - August 13-23, 2003

Festival of Nossa Senhora DaBoa Morte

We urge you to join us in our exploration of Brazil August 12-22, 2003. Brazil is as exotic and unique as you have heard and we wanted to explore our African history to celebrate our 85th Anniversary.

Between 1450 and 1850 an estimated 12 to 18 million Africans were shipped to the America. Much of this slave trafficking went through Brazil. It was likely the largest importer of slaves, exceeding the North American Colonies and the West Indies. Brazil has a racial mix of African, Amer-Indian and Portuguese peoples. Brazilians are proud of their multiple heritages.

Based on past experience, Urban League African Heritage Tours are very popular. Fifty-two passengers went on the 1998 80th Anniversary trip to Ghana Senegal and the Ivory Coast. Followed by Urban League of Pittsburgh delegations touring Ghana in 1999 and 2000.

Those who are interested in coming on the trip should register by sending in their initial $300 deposit directly to the travel agent and then can make payment arrangements.

Don’t wait! Act now to ensure your place and the trip’s success.