During the next regular Council Meeting, the Atlanta City Council will designate July 6, 2026, as Africa Heritage Foundation Day, recognizing the Foundation’s 50 years of work advancing African heritage, cultural diplomacy, and global partnership. Post 1, At-Large Councilmember Michael Julian Bond will introduce the resolution during the July 6 meeting starting at 1 p.m. in the Marvin S. Arrington, Sr. Council Chamber of Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue SW.
Founded by Ambassador Professor Tunde Adetunji, the Foundation has spent decades promoting education, cultural exchange, humanitarian service, and international collaboration. Its initiatives—including the Africa/Atlanta Project, Africa Day in Atlanta, the Africa World Museum and Center, and the Africa Radio and Television Network—have helped position Atlanta and the state of Georgia as key U.S. gateways to Africa.
The organization’s impact has been recognized through Georgia State Senate Resolution SR 9 and endorsements from the African Union Commission, the United Nations, and Georgia leaders, underscoring Atlanta’s growing role in international partnership.
“We are proud to honor the 50th Anniversary of the Africa Heritage Foundation and its leader, Ambassador Tunde Adetunji, for their enduring commitment to unity and cultural collaboration across Atlanta, the United States, Africa, and the global Diaspora,” said Councilmember Bond.
About Atlanta City Council
The Atlanta City Council is the chief policy-making body for the City of Atlanta. It acts by considering and enacting all laws that govern the city. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City as recommended by the mayor, and it continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The Atlanta City Council reviews and decides on many land-use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the Council’s jurisdiction.
The City Council is composed of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives are Council President: Marci Collier Overstreet; District 1: Jason Winston; District 2: Kelsea Bond; District 3: Byron Amos; District 4: Jason S. Dozier; District 5: Liliana Bakhtiari; District 6: Alex Wan; District 7: Thomas Worthy; District 8: Mary Norwood; District 9: Dustin Hillis; District 10: Andrea L. Boone; District 11: Wayne Martin; District 12: Antonio Lewis; Post 1 At-Large: Michael Julian Bond; Post 2 At-Large: Matt Westmoreland; and Post 3 At-Large: Eshé Collins.
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