Ophelia Achiaa – Film Writer and Producer
The Christian Journal, Bronx New York – The Bronx Community College honored outstanding African women to empower them for making a difference in the community.
In all there were eighteen women that were honored including the Kadiato Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo. Ophelia Achiaa a movie producer and writer, Stephani Arthur an activist both from Ghana, Ify Ezinwa publisher of Echoes magazine from Nigeria.
“I am so proud and honored” to be one of the honorees Ophelia Achiaa told The Christian Journal.
Below is a full list of honorees.
Ophelia Achiaa – Film Writer and Producer
Stephanie Arthur –The S. Arthur Group & African Advisory Council
Hawa Bah – Mother and Activist of Mohammed Bah killed by NYPD 09/25/2012
Isseu Diouf-Campbell-African Spot Media
Fatima Diallo – President Miss Guinea USA
Kadiatu Diallo – President Amadou Diallo Foundation.
Mame Djarra Diop – Co-founder Sunu Thiossane
Ify Enziwa – Publisher Echoes Africa Magazine
Natasha Johnson- L awyer-Domestic Rights Activist
Catherine Mbewe-Professor Nursing Bronx Community College
Diana Musa-President Talem Center for the African Child
Bukola Shonuga-Journalist Global Media
Yvonne Mbewe-African Services Committee
Bolarinwa Okezie-BCC and Lehman Graduate Student
Mhalaba Sibongile-BCC History Department Faculty
Valerie Solomon-BCC Fulbright Scholar
Adama Traore-Africa Services Committee
Jackie Acquaye-Business Owner Jackie’s Snack & Patries
