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The Prince Ibrahima and
Isabella Freedom Foundation is also a membership based association for
living descendants of Prince Ibrahima and Isabella
Mawdho and other individuals who choose to support the organization.
Currently, the majority of members are people of African descent
geographically located in Africa, the United States, Europe, and the
Caribbean. The Foundation has enjoyed the membership of over 200 individuals
since its inception and is currently proud to have a membership family of
over 125 individuals and families.
Membership is divided into three (3) levels: Ebony,
Mahogany and Ivory.
Ebony
Membership at this level consists
of persons who signed the Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, any person
who was a member of the Initial Board of Directors (but members of the Board
of Directors need not be Ebony Members), and other such high caliber
individuals whose visions and philosophies are compatible with the vision
and philosophies of the Foundation. Applications for Ebony Membership are
based on approval by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of
Directors at any organizational meeting or at its annual meeting. The
President of the Foundation may also appoint members to this class.
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Mahogany
Any natural person of good moral
character or any corporation, association, or organization whose visions and
philosophies are compatible with the vision and philosophies of the
Foundation is eligible for membership in this class. Applications for
Mahogany Membership are approved by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the
Board of Directors at any meeting of the Board.
Ivory
Granted to any natural person of good moral character,
or any corporation, association or organization whose visions and
philosophies are compatible with the vision and philosophies of the
Foundation, and whose body of scholarly work advances reconciliation of
historically adverse groups; and/or whose community activism promotes
peaceful conflict resolution in ethnic, religious or racial matters; and/or
if the the Foundation's Board of Directors determines such individuals based
on other criteria to be worthy of the honor.
Candidates for membership at this level may be
nominated through a resolution of the Board of Directors or through
appointment by the President of the Foundation, or by majority vote of the
members entitled to vote on the matter.
The
Foundation is always seeking to collaborate with individuals, scholars,
community activists, and organizations of all kinds who share in executing
the Foundation’s vision. Please contact us to discuss future collaborative
efforts.
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