Africa House was founded in 1996 by
Dr. Willie R. Mackey and his widow,
AkuSika Nkomo-Mackey.
Born May 16, 1953, made his transition August 6, 2004
Dr. Mackey was a physicist who worked at NASA Lewis Research Center in the Photovoltaic department in Cleveland, Ohio for 12 years. He was also a published writer, educator, and professional African Drummer and Dancer.
FOUNDER:
* Diop-McNair Institute Natural Science. Now the Mackey Diop McNair Institute.
* Po To Lo Journal VOL. 1 & 2
One of his dreams was to create community science centers in the inner city neighborhoods.
*African Astronomical Systems
*African Educational Community Science & Math Centers.
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Sixteen international native African artists made their home at this facility thus acquiring the name AfricaHouse. Participants were allowed free rent while they shared their talents in the community through Dr. Mackey's Guest Artist Program.
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Welcome to Africa House!
We are excited about our growth and plans for 2011. Our new interm Director of Education, Walter Brown adds a wonderful and much needed new focus to our Education component. His USCC Community Education Center development focus and our on going studies about solar and wind energy, financial literacy and entrepreneurship will be apart of our group conversations and curriculum development.
Join the dialogue on Gestalt Therapy and examine the similarities to Dr. Malidoma Patrice Some, author of, "The Healing Wisdom of Africa".
One of the new Blog topics will be on sharing insights from, COMMUNITY: "The Structure of Belonging" written by the best selling author, Peter Bloc of Stewardship and Flawless Consulting. This material adds the basis for our Building Environmental Stewardship mission. Check back on the Building Community blog.
The Family Dreams Empowerment Network is the brainchild of Walter Brown. This link encompasses Olajuwons story and encourages kids in trouble to anonymously write and seek advice.
