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All of the Foundation’s past and
current activities have been carried out by volunteer members of the
Foundation. Currently, the Foundation does not employ any person or staff
(except those few professional services and products that are deemed
necessary by the Foundation). However, the Foundation does anticipate
hiring an executive director and other staff to assume the daily
administrative duties of the Foundation and the increased demand of its
expertise and programming.
Board of
Directors
The Board of Directors currently
exercises all the powers and authority granted to the Corporation by law.
The board currently consists of six members. This body is headed by the
President/Chief Executive Officer who is charged with running the daily
activities of the foundation. Further, the President is responsible for
developing the agenda for the Board and Membership meetings; assuring that
the organization pursues its mission consistent with its goals and
objectives; and assuring the accountability of the organization to the
interests of the Members.
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Meet our Board of Directors
Mr. Artemus W. Gaye,
President
Mr. Gaye fled the Liberian Civil
War with a vivid memory of the ambiguity of the history of his native land.
As a living descendant of Abduhl Rahahman and Isabella, he is passionate
about the preservation and recovery of their legacy and that of others long
forgotten or lost. Additionally, he is a community leader and also pursuing
his PhD in Ethics at Loyola University in Chicago.
Mrs. Kathy Moody, Director
Mrs. Moody is a native of
Natchez, Mississippi. As a child, Mrs. Moody became fascinated with the
story of Abduhl Rahaman. She is also an ardent genealogist and community
activist.
Reverend Dr. John G. Innis,
Director
Dr. Innis is the current Resident
Bishop of the United Methodist Church, Liberia Annual Conference, the
largest religious denomination in Liberia. Dr. Innis has been very
instrumental in bringing lasting peace to Liberia. He brings
wisdom and a
deep sense of leadership to the Board.
Mr. Seshs AB Heter-CM Boxley,
Director
Mr. Boxley is a genealogist,
activist and also founding member of the Fork at the Roads Project. He also
serves as coordinator of the
Mississippi and Louisiana Underground Railroad
Associations. He tirelessly works for the preservation of African history
in America. Mr. Boxley lives a few miles outside of Natchez.
Mr. Jamal Belkhadir, Secretary
Mr. Belkhadir, a
Moroccan-American, represents the Board’s window into Islamic culture and
history.
Dr. Kofi Noonoo, Treasurer
Dr. Noonoo holds a Ph.D. in
Pastoral Care and Counseling from Northwestern University. He is also
licensed in the State of Illinois as a Clinical Professional Counselor. He
is one of the most respected community leaders in Chicago among the African
community.
The Foundation places a special
emphasis on the research, conservation, and preservation of historic
landmarks and genealogical records related to the slave trade.
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